Financial & Business Services News by GLG Council Members

Thomas ReillyChief Executive OfficerNext Horizon, China

Next Big Thing - Service Outsourcing In China

October 31, 2009

Analysis of:China Will Sustain Growth Rebound, Central Bank Says | www.bloomberg.com

The next push by the government is "Service Outsourcing" which aims to:1) Make use of the boom in white collar labor - University graduates in China ballooned from 600k per year in 1998 to more than 7.5 MM in 2009;2) Increase competitiveness and transparancy by encouraging use of third-party outsourcers for Chinese businesses and government agencies;3) Limit dependency on manufacturing to power the...

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

JAL Downgraded on Transport Minister Comments

October 31, 2009

Analysis of:R&I Cuts JAL's Credit Rating 3 Notches On Turnaround Concerns | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

Domestic rating agency R&I downgraded the corporate credit rating for Japan Airlines Corporation to CCC junk grade amid reports that Transport Minister Hon. Seiji Maehara may seek special legislation designating the company as "effectively bankrupt" in order to reduce pension payouts, underscoring the threat that unrealistic and inconsistent political directives pose to nation's flagship c...

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

JAL Rehabilitation Requires a Political Decision

October 28, 2009

Analysis of:MARKET SCRAMBLE: JAL Shareholders Get No Respect -- Again | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

Transport Minister Hon. Seiji Maehara wasted no time stepping between troubled carrier Japan Airlines Corporation and its three main creditor megabanks, but the latest rehabilitation plan may require a major overhaul to address three main issues: personnel, pensions and profitability. A political decision must be made regarding which stakeholder group should enjoy the benefits of a massive...

CCC makes stronger push into salvage

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:CCC Information Services Inc. to hold Salvage, Subrogation Discussion at CIEC | ccc.cccis.com

CCC is offering CIECA standard based communication to the salvage industry. A segment traditionally dominated by other providers.

Energy Market Reviews

October 27, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:October Crude Oil Report | www.commoditylive.in

The gold report that I had sent earlier called Gold As Money is throwing up some interesting convergence and seems to have a compelling underlying theme on monetary debasement ; thus gold finding value amongst investors as the buying power of fiat paper money erodes = and that leads as always to hyperinflation eventuall...

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju

Basking in the Sun

October 24, 2009

Analysis of:Three solar companies set up units in Andhra | www.business-standard.com

There is lot of scope and room for expansion of power generation in India.Solar power will prove a boon for energy hungry population. There is an urgent need for more such projects.

2009 was a transition year for North American windows and doors market

October 23, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:Annual Window & Door survey reflects deteriorating expectations | www.windowanddoor.com

What were once gloomy forecasts became hard realities for the window and door industry in 2008. Some companies closed plants or distribution locations, while others simply closed their doors. The 2009 Industry Pulse, Window & Door’s exclusive annual survey of North American window and door manufacturers and dealers, suggests most industry executives foresee another tough year ahead.

Harnath SithamrajuConsultantHarnath Sithamraju

State of Real Estate

October 23, 2009

Analysis of:In India, Property Stocks Act Like Tech | online.wsj.com

Customs and Practice define the rules of Real estate.Real estate is/has been real business since the Jurassic Age but Tech is recent.

ADP Must Grow Three Major Markets for Continued Success

October 22, 2009

Analysis by:GLG Expert Contributor

Analysis of:ADP Delivers Breakthrough Integrated Workforce Management Solution | www.zibb.com

While it is true that there is a significant need for Human Resource (HR) services in the Major Account segment (50-999 employees),  there are many other services offered in the National Account segment (1000+ employees) and in the Small Business Services segment (1-49 employees) that ADP must expand  and sell to their client base in addition to new prospect sales to continue their growth and profitability...

Daniel LintzPresident & Chief Executive OfficerSafe Harbour Japan K.K.

DPJ Looks to Postal Savings, Insurance to Fill Gaps in Budget

October 21, 2009

Analysis of:New Japan Post Chief Faces Tightrope Act | www.nni.nikkei.co.jp

The appointment of Jiro Saito as Japan Post Holdings President indicates plans to draw on the Postal Savings and Insurance schemes to bridge ever widening budget gaps with Fiscal Investment and Loan Program (FILP) funds and massive JGB purchases, turning back the clock on fiscal and financial market reforms a decade or more.

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