Trading bubbly for business – the hard work behind client entertaining

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~ 31st October 2013 ~ The region where getting drunk can boost your career in banking Hello , This week we have a look at the pitfalls of client entertaining in Asia, and we tell you how Singapore's new financial accords with China are like to generate lots of FX jobs.

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The region where getting drunk can boost your career in banking Client entertainment for front office finance professionals in Asia requires stamina - long nights, hard drinking and a strong stomach for rich food. The upside is lavish diners at top restaurants, VIP tickets to the Formula One, or even golfing trips to five-star resorts in Thailand, providing they meet with banks' internal compliance rules. Read more     The hot banking sector set to generate jobs next year FX when Singapore signed an agreement with China that paves the way for direct trading between the two nations' currencies, meaning that Singapore will join Hong Kong and London as an offshore trading hub for the yuan (or renminbi, RMB). Read more

The thorny job of working for a Chinese hedge fund Despite recent moves to attract foreign hedge funds to the mainland, the industry remains beset with complex regulation and salaries that don't compete with those offered in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia-Pacific. Read more   'A recruiter informed my boss that I'm looking for another job' If you're a candidate applying for a job through a recruitment firm, it's your worst nightmare — somehow your boss finds out that your CV is circulating the market. What do you do? Read more

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JOBS   Find your dream job   FX Specialist - HSBC Wealth Management Singapore HSBC     Associate Director, Portfolio Management Singapore ANZ     CFO Singapore Robert Half     Senior Accountant Singapore Moodys Corporation     Business Manager Singapore Selby Jennings     Find out more

FEATURED EMPLOYERS   United Overseas Bank With a vision to be a premier bank in the Asia Pacific, we are looking for people who make a difference and who share our passion for growth and success. Read more

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