Discussing why there is so much investor interest over the Hong Kong debut of shampoo maker BaWang International, with Paul Pong, MD at Pegasus Fund Managers, speaking with CNBC's Sri Jegarajah.

Discussing the prospect of a new reserve currency, with David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer at Cumblerland Advisors, Andrew Freris, invmt strategist, BNP Paribas Wealth Mgmt and CNBC's Martin Soong.

Andrew Freris, senior invmt strategist, BNP Paribas Wealth Mgmt says he is telling clients to stick to the short end of the yield curve and to add equities moderately. David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer at Cumblerland Advisors also shares his strategy, with CNBC's Martin Soong.

A poor U.S. jobs report sends shockwaves through the markets. David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer at Cumblerland Advisors and Andrew Freris, senior invmt strategist at BNP Paribas Wealth Management break down the numbers, with CNBC's Martin Soong.

Rio Tinto's $15.2 billion rights issue is a massive step forward as it allows Rio Tinto to cut debt and put it in better shape, says Jeremy Hook, private client advisor at TMS Capital, speaking to CNBC's Karen Tso.

Shinsei Bank and Aozora Bank are set to merge in Japan to create Japan's sixth-largest lender. Stuart Leckie, chairman of Stirling Finance Hong Kong, tells CNBC's Oriel Morrison what challenges lie ahead for the two banks.