NY-JEFFERIES-GROUP
30.5.2019 16:02:13 CEST | Business Wire | Press release
Jefferies announced today the recent appointment of Christopher Wood as Global Head of Equity Strategy. Mr. Wood, who joins from Asian securities house CLSA, has been ranked the top Equity Strategist in almost all major broker polls in Asia during the last two decades. Mr. Wood’s team also includes Frances Lai and Joe Man.
Simultaneously, Jefferies’ is proud to launch today its first edition of Chris Wood’s famous weekly called GREED & fear. Chris has been publishing these weeklies, 1,269 issues in total, almost without interruption since July 1996.
“We are excited to have Chris Wood join Jefferies,” commented Peter Forlenza, Jefferies’ Global Head of Equities. “With a string of appointments on the Asian platform in recent weeks, now capped by the launch today of Chris Wood’s GREED & fear, we hope to firmly establish the next leg of growth in our commitment and expansion across Asia.”
Prior to entering the investment business, Wood was a financial journalist. He worked for the Hong Kong-based Far Eastern Economic Review between 1982 and 1984 and The Economist between 1984 to 1994, during which period he was both the New York and Tokyo Bureau Chief. He was also the author of three acclaimed books while at The Economist. “Boom and Bust: The Rise and Fall of the World's Financial Markets” published in 1989; “The Bubble Economy: Japan's Extraordinary Speculative Boom of the '80s and the Dramatic Bust of the '90s” published in 1992; and “The End of Japan Inc.: And How the New Japan Will Look” published in 1994.
Jefferies Group LLC, the largest independent full-service global investment banking firm headquartered in the U.S. focused on serving clients for over 55 years, is a leader in providing insight, expertise and execution to investors, companies and governments. Our firm provides a full range of investment banking, advisory, sales and trading, research and wealth management services across all products in the Americas, Europe and Asia. Jefferies Group LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jefferies Financial Group Inc. (NYSE: JEF), a diversified financial services company.
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190530005093/en/
Contact:
For inquiries: Richard Khaleel 1-212-284-2556 rkhaleel@jefferies.com
About Business Wire
Subscribe to releases from Business Wire
Subscribe to all the latest releases from Business Wire by registering your e-mail address below. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Latest releases from Business Wire
L&T Technology Services Launches AgenticIQ™, an End-to-End Agentic AI Platform for Engineering, Manufacturing and Customer Experience11.8.2026 11:30:00 CEST | Press release
Highlights:Purpose-built to help organizations scale autonomous, domain-aware AI agents from pilots to productionLays the foundation for LTTS’ next-generation Engineering Intelligence solutions and Agentic-led engineering delivery L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in Engineering Intelligence Solutions & ER&D Consulting Services, today announced the launch of AgenticIQ™, an end-to-end Agentic AI platform purpose-built for engineering and manufacturing organizations. Designed to help enterprises move beyond isolated AI pilots, AgenticIQ™ enables autonomous, multi-agent workflows across engineering, product development, manufacturing, industrial operations and customer experience, accelerating the adoption of Engineering Intelligence at scale. As enterprises increase investments in AI, many initiatives continue to struggle to move beyond proof-of-concepts into production. Disconnected engineering systems, manual processes and highly regulated environments o
Naser Taher Named Among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs 202611.8.2026 11:00:00 CEST | Press release
Recognition highlights the MultiBank Group Founder and Chairman’s leadership, global experience and contribution to the financial services industry MultiBank Group, one of the world’s largest and most regulated financial derivatives institutions, has announced that its Founder and Chairman, Naser Taher, has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs 2026, recognising his longstanding leadership and achievements in the global financial services industry. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260811229836/en/ Naser Taher has been named among Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 CEOs 2026, recognising his longstanding leadership and achievements in the global financial services industry. The annual Forbes Middle East Top 100 CEOs list celebrates prominent business leaders who are shaping the region’s corporate landscape and leading organisations with significant scale, influence and impact. The ranking brings together
teamLab Unveils New Series from Light Sculpture - Flow at teamLab Borderless. Special Exhibit, "On the Asymmetry of the Universe," on View Through October 811.8.2026 11:00:00 CEST | Press release
teamLab reopens the Light Sculpture - Flow series artwork space at teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM in Azabudai Hills, Tokyo from July 8, 2026. To commemorate the reopening, teamLab unveils two new series, Asymmetric Existence and Chromatic Existence, featured in the special exhibit "On the Asymmetry of the Universe." The special exhibit, “On the Asymmetry of the Universe,” runs from Wednesday, July 8, 2026 through Thursday, October 8, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260807256066/en/ Light Sculpture - Flow The inside and outside of an ocean vortex are composed of the same water; there is no material difference between them. Yet, despite this, why do we perceive a vortex as a singular entity, or even sense a form of life within it? The difference between the inside and outside of a vortex lies in the order, not the material. When order is born within a flow, existence emerges even with
KIOGE 2026 Marks 30 Years of Connecting the Global Energy Industry with Central Asia11.8.2026 10:21:00 CEST | Press release
30 September – 2 October 2026 As Kazakhstan strengthens its position as one of Eurasia's leading energy markets, KIOGE 2026 – the 30th Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference – invites international companies to explore business opportunities and establish partnerships across Central Asia's evolving oil and gas sector. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260811699632/en/ Almassadam Satkaliyev, Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in 2024, speaking at KIOGE (Photo: AETOSWire) For three decades, KIOGE has connected global manufacturers, technology providers, EPC contractors, service companies and investors with key decision-makers shaping Kazakhstan's energy industry. For companies entering the market or expanding their regional presence, the event provides direct access to one of Central Asia's most significant energy economies. KIOGE 2026 has already attracted more than 235 compani
Cambridge International AS & A Level Entries Grow 5% Amid Rising Higher Education Demand for Flexible, Skills-Based Qualifications11.8.2026 08:03:00 CEST | Press release
Around 368,000 Cambridge International AS & A Level students receive results todayNearly 705,000 students in 148 countries sat Cambridge exams in the June series, with total entries up to 1.7 million Cambridge International Education (Cambridge) has begun releasing the results of its June 2026 exam series to students worldwide. Entries for Cambridge International AS & A Levels rose 5% on last year, with almost 368,000 students in 3492 schools worldwide receiving Cambridge International AS & A Level results today. This continued growth reflects the increasing global demand for qualifications that provide a trusted route to higher education. Recognised by more than 2500 universities worldwide, Cambridge International AS & A Levels equip learners with the academic knowledge, independent thinking and problem-solving skills needed to succeed at university and beyond. Their acceptance now extends well beyond traditional destinations such as the UK, the US, Canada and Australia, with leading
In our pressroom you can read all our latest releases, find our press contacts, images, documents and other relevant information about us.
Visit our pressroom