Company: Hudson

Ten years ago our US editor was walking to work in lower Manhattan. Here is his personal account of 9/11 unfolding

It’s been 10 years since the planes came in and changed the landscape of lower Manhattan forever; 10 years since two commercial passenger airliners were turned into weapons of mass destruction by a small army of terrorists and flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. That attack on September 11, [...]

By fredyager, 9 September 2011 • 0 comments

Ten years ago our US editor was walking to work in lower Manhattan. Here is his personal story of 9/11 unfolding

It’s been 10 years since the planes came in and changed the landscape of lower Manhattan forever; 10 years since two commercial passenger airliners were turned into weapons of mass destruction by a small army of terrorists and flown into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center. That attack on September 11, [...]

By fredyager, 9 September 2011 • 1 comment

Guest Comment: Why you must NOT maximise your comp during the first 10 years of your career

Having recovered quickly from the global financial crisis, the banking industry in China has again entered a prosperous period. More and more foreign banks are aggressively expanding and competing for talent, not only in first-tire cities, but also in second- and third-tier ones. According to the latest Hudson Report for China, the banking and financial [...]

By Cherol Cheuk, 20 July 2011 • 1 comment

The China Column: The talent shortage is no longer the elephant in the room

China’s banking and financial services industry is experiencing a severe talent shortage as foreign banks expand throughout the country and Shanghai tries to become an international financial centre. According to the recently published Hudson Report, respondents in the banking and finance industry are experiencing great difficulty finding talented candidates in China. The pool of job [...]

By Zhang Xiao Qing, 23 June 2011 • 0 comments

Six things you need to know about hiring in Hong Kong

1) Your next job will probably be a replacement or an upgrade If last year was all about growth hiring, many of the current vacancies have come about because of attrition. Banks are now more cautious, especially in an uncertain global economic climate, says Levina Poon, director, banking and financial services, Hudson Hong Kong. “They [...]

By Simon Mortlock, 22 June 2011 • 0 comments

JPMorgan and Fidelity add further fire to trust company talent market

Trust companies are adding front-office headcount in China this year as they continue to increase their product range and the sector tempts more foreign investors. “The expandion has been going on for two or three years. Under the trust license, each company is trying to set up its diversified business, including corporate financing, wealth management [...]

By Jing Yan, 1 March 2011 • 0 comments

Things can only get better this quarter: At least that’s what the hiring surveys say

If you want to get hired, especially into a newly created role, Q1 is a good time to achieve your aim. The recruitment firms have recently published a string of upbeat surveys about the Hong Kong and Singapore job markets. To avoid you trawling through them all, here are some highlights. And remember, if you [...]

By Simon Mortlock, 1 February 2011 • 2 comments

The job seeker strikes back: Highlights from Asia’s hottest sectors in 2010

Here’s our snapshot of some of the job functions that have been at the forefront of hiring during the past 12 months. But how did YOU fare in the employment market this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below. Private banking relationship managers Both Singapore and Hong Kong have seen a [...]

By Simon Mortlock, 22 December 2010 • 1 comment

Low down dirty job seekers: Are bankers just a bunch of CV cheats?

A candidate was pitching himself as an experienced risk management professional, but there was something a little odd about his CV, according to a recruiter, who asked not to be named. Some of the terminology he had used made little sense. The recruitment consultant, in doubt, dug deeper into his background and when probed, the [...]

By Ananya Mukherjee, 3 November 2010 • 8 comments

Rising recruitment, better bonuses, spiking salaries: FIG is looking tasty

FIG candidates who have connections with Chinese banks and financial institutions are in hot demand as deals in the mainland financial sector continue to expand. And this is pushing up pay and driving bonus expectations. The significance of FIG has increased in the wake of the global financial crisis, with much of the recent deal-making [...]

By Ananya Mukherjee, 22 October 2010 • 0 comments