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Christie's Hong Kong showcases some 20th century Chinese Art and Asian contemporary art that will be on view for its up coming auction.

The winners and the losers in Asiamoney's biggest ever Brokers Poll.

With Australia's banks all set for change at the top, clients are watching the manoeuvrings closely. Andrew Cornell talks to investors and corporates about what the transitions will mean to them and their greatest concerns.

Australia's Big Four are all set for change at the highest level, at a time when their golden decade of easy money and remarkable progress may be drawing to a close. The leaders of these banks will step down, paving the way for another generation of bankers to take the title of CEO. Andrew Cornell takes a look at the contenders who could soon be leading the country's biggest banks.

Thailand's Shin Corporation, founded by Prime Minister Thaksin, has made spectacular profits as a telecoms holding company, with interests in everything from mobile phones to satellites. Now it is aggressively moving into budget airlines, consumer finance and entertainment. But does Shin Corp have what it takes to successfully enter new arenas? By Ben Davies.

People changes in the region's asset management industry

Telstra, Australia's government-controlled telecommunications company is preparing for what could be one of the world's largest ever share offerings. The government sold US$21 billion of Telstra shares in two offerings in 1997 and 1999. This time, the government plans to offload its remaining 51.8% stake in the company, which could raise up to A$33 billion (US$25 billion). But aside from the prospect of full privatization, the company also faces regulatory and competition issues. Asiamoney asked John Stanhope, Telstra's CFO since 2004, about the challenges of managing Australia's largest telecommunications operator.

Telstra, Australia's state-owned telecommunications company, is preparing what could be one of the largest share offerings ever in the world. The pending A$33 billion (US$25 billion) share offering will put Telstra in the hands of private shareholders and give the government a big cash windfall. Asiamoney sits down with John Stanhope, the CFO of Telstra, to find out the challenges of managing a company constantly in the spotlight.

Competition is already tight for Asia's depositary receipt (DR) market, but with the real prospect of Asian issuers dispensing with US listings, the fight for what remains is intensifying.

OCBC is having little success finding a partner in China, with Chongqing Commercial Bank on the hunt for a more suitable suitor, writes Joanne Gray.

The Volvo China Open has selected its venues through to 2008. Executive Director, Alistair Polson, believes they are top class golf courses that will, in time, become renowned throughout the golfing world.

For better or worse, the listing of Hutchison Whampoa's 3G business in Italy will be a turning point for the big spending conglomerate, writes Joanne Gray.