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Nissan and HSBC Marketing Leaders to Chair 2025 APAC Effie Awards Jury, Championing Innovation and Business Impact

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Singapore – This year’s APAC Effie Awards have announced new leadership at the helm, with Mikimasa Hamamatsu and Stephanie Ng appointed as heads of the jury for the prestigious 2025 event. Hamamatsu, Division General Manager of Global Marketing at Nissan, and Ng, Global Head of Marketing for International Wealth and Premier Banking at HSBC, are set to bring their extensive expertise to the esteemed marketing effectiveness competition in Asia Pacific. Hamamatsu is well-known for his dynamic approach to branding and marketing, having honed his skills across various global agencies such as TBWA and Saatchi & … Read more

Major Lawsuit Looms: HSBC at Risk of $1 Billion Over Alleged Wrongful Hirings

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NEW YORK – HSBC is currently facing a $1 billion lawsuit over allegations of poaching employees from Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The lawsuit, filed in a federal court in Manhattan, accuses HSBC of illegally acquiring trade secrets and proprietary information. According to the complaint, HSBC’s hiring spree occurred after it announced plans to expand its presence in the technology and venture capital sectors. SVB, a major player in financing startups, claims that HSBC targeted its employees who had direct knowledge of confidential client information and business strategies. The lawsuit alleges that HSBC used this information … Read more