[Misconduct] Deutsche Bank Fined £163 Million and $7.2 Billion for 2 Serious Failings

1. Deutsche Bank reaches a $7.2 billion settlement over US mortgage-backed securities

2. Deutsche Bank Fined £163 million by FCA for Anti-Money Laundering Failings.

ASEAN Manufacturing - Part 3 - Malaysia's Potential Industry

1. Although the weak ringgit has made Malaysia an inexpensive market for foreign investors, the country remained a resilient economy despite having been affected by global financial volatilities. Oil and gas, biotechnology and electrical and electronics are among the sectors on a list of National Key Economic Areas.

2. The government has singled out chemicals, E&E and machinery and equipment under the 11MP to drive the manufacturing sector’s transition to high-value, high-technology production. Along with these industries, other industries such medical devices and aerospace have been identified as segments with potential for substantial levels of growth. 11MP targets the manufacturing sector to grow at 5.1% per annum and contribute 22.5% to GDP, as well as 18.2% of total employment by 2020.

ASEAN Manufacturing - Part 2 - Key Sectors Review and Changing Trends

1. Businesses must understand the changing landscape and how it could affect their decisions on the location of manufacturing plants and could use a new methodology for making better decisions about plant location in the region.

2. ASEAN countries account for about 5 percent (McKinsey Global Institute) of global manufacturing (in value added terms) with dominant shares in sub-sectors such as chemicals, food and beverage, metals, and motor vehicles with new trends shaping these sectors.

ASEAN Manufacturing - Part 1 - Overview & US Manufacturing Outlook

1. A brief overview of recent developments that have influenced investors to build and expand operations in the region as foreign investors are diverting their attention towards ASEAN.

2. And also an overview on the growth forecast  in the U.S. economy as well as its manufacturing sector and subsectors.