SCMP Staff http://podcasting.scmp.com SCMP Podcast SCMP.com - the online edition of South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's premier English-language newspaper SCMP.com - the online edition of South China Morning Post, Hong Kong's premier English-language newspaper en-us no SCMP.com info@scmp.com ©2009 South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd. All rights reserved. SCMP Staff Although not yet at the top of his form, Collection (Weichong Marwing) was bursting with authority as he came clear for his first victory since the Hong Kong Derby, beating the same three horses - Unique Jewellery, Mr Medici and Thumbs Up - who chased...

Although not yet at the top of his form, Collection (Weichong Marwing) was bursting with authority as he came clear for his first victory since the Hong Kong Derby, beating the same three horses - Unique Jewellery, Mr Medici and Thumbs Up - who chased...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091118_Racing_November_18.mp3 Wed, 18 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff David Knights, the Hong Kong general manager of Friends Provident International joins me in the studio today. He talks to me about his company's plans in Hong Kong and about their recent launch of a critical illness product.

David Knights, the Hong Kong general manager of Friends Provident International joins me in the studio today. He talks to me about his company's plans in Hong Kong and about their recent launch of a critical illness product.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091117 White collar november 17.mp3 Tue, 17 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff For most fans and followers of US President Barrack Obama here in Hong Kong, it is well known that his half brother lives just across the border in Shenzhen.

For most fans and followers of US President Barrack Obama here in Hong Kong, it is well known that his half brother lives just across the border in Shenzhen.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091110_News_November_11.mp3 Sun, 15 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Racing fans can look forward to several upcoming races with an international flavour: Today's meeting at Sha Tin will feature the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial and Racing editor Alan Aitken has favourited Collection.

Racing fans can look forward to several upcoming races with an international flavour: Today's meeting at Sha Tin will feature the Cathay Pacific International Cup Trial and Racing editor Alan Aitken has favourited Collection.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091115_Racing_November_15.mp3 Sun, 15 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Imagine Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C3PO and Chewbacca all on stage, all performed by just one actor. In a fast-paced show Charles Ross brings to life all the characters from the original Star Wars trilogy live on stage.

Imagine Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C3PO and Chewbacca all on stage, all performed by just one actor. In a fast-paced show Charles Ross brings to life all the characters from the original Star Wars trilogy live on stage.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091112_StarWars_November_12.MP3 Thu, 12 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In today's show, Alan Aitken reports that sprinter Sacred Kingdom looks ready for a comeback after blowing through a 1000m trial at Sha Tin. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's most famous sprinter Silent Witness was honoured yesterday.

In today's show, Alan Aitken reports that sprinter Sacred Kingdom looks ready for a comeback after blowing through a 1000m trial at Sha Tin. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's most famous sprinter Silent Witness was honoured yesterday.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091111_Racing_November_11.mp3 Wed, 11 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In this video interview, Kelly Tallas, chief executive of WealthCraft Systems, explains the business of managing pensions online.

In this video interview, Kelly Tallas, chief executive of WealthCraft Systems, explains the business of managing pensions online.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091110_White_Collar_November_10.mp3 Tue, 10 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Ivan Allan, three-times champion trainer in Hong Kong died, aged 68, in his native Singapore after a long battle with illness. Allan moved to Hong Kong in 1992 after a dominant career in Singapore and Malaysia and became an equally irresistible force.

Ivan Allan, three-times champion trainer in Hong Kong died, aged 68, in his native Singapore after a long battle with illness. Allan moved to Hong Kong in 1992 after a dominant career in Singapore and Malaysia and became an equally irresistible force.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091107_Racing_November_7.mp3 Sat, 07 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Since the Jockey Challenge began over a year ago, turnover has reached a staggering HK$9 million. Racing editor asks in today's Off the Rails: When will we see the much-mooted Trainers Challenge?

Since the Jockey Challenge began over a year ago, turnover has reached a staggering HK$9 million. Racing editor asks in today's Off the Rails: When will we see the much-mooted Trainers Challenge?

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091104_Racing_November_4.MP3 Wed, 04 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff On today's show I speak with David Stannard, managing partner (Asia) of international legal practice Norton Rose and head of the firm's corporate finance practice in the region.

On today's show I speak with David Stannard, managing partner (Asia) of international legal practice Norton Rose and head of the firm's corporate finance practice in the region.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091103_White_Collar_November_3.mp3 Tue, 03 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Chen Yu-hwei, also known by her pen name Zheng Feng, is our guest on today's show.

Chen Yu-hwei, also known by her pen name Zheng Feng, is our guest on today's show.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091102_Business_November_2.mp3 Mon, 02 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Jockey Alex Lai Hoi-wing met with success in his appeal yesterday against the severity of an eight-meeting ban for testing positive on October 4 to the banned substance methylephedrine. The appeal panel reduced his suspension by three meetings and he...

Jockey Alex Lai Hoi-wing met with success in his appeal yesterday against the severity of an eight-meeting ban for testing positive on October 4 to the banned substance methylephedrine. The appeal panel reduced his suspension by three meetings and he...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091101_Racing_November_1.mp3 Sun, 01 November 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Our guest on today's programme is Mr Bruce Hicks, founder and managing director of TPIZ resources.

Our guest on today's programme is Mr Bruce Hicks, founder and managing director of TPIZ resources.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091027_White_Collar_October_27.mp3 Tue, 27 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Trainer Bart Cummings continued his winning ways as So You Think, with jockey Glen Boss, won the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley yesterday. Looking on were thousands in Hong Kong who viewed the simulcast - the first time it has been available on a non-Hong...

Trainer Bart Cummings continued his winning ways as So You Think, with jockey Glen Boss, won the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley yesterday. Looking on were thousands in Hong Kong who viewed the simulcast - the first time it has been available on a non-Hong...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091025_Racing_October_25.mp3 Sun, 25 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff While today's race will be Happy Valley, the main spot of news is which horse will Darren Beadman choose for this weekend's Mission Hills Sha Tin Trophy: Viva Pataca or Collection? Trainer John Moore says he'll let the jockey decide.

While today's race will be Happy Valley, the main spot of news is which horse will Darren Beadman choose for this weekend's Mission Hills Sha Tin Trophy: Viva Pataca or Collection? Trainer John Moore says he'll let the jockey decide.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091021_Racing_October_21.mp3 Wed, 21 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff This week's White Collar guest is newly appointed chief executive of AXA Hong Kong, Stuart Harrison. Although the financial tsunami has affected every company, the insurance giant has shown resilience and was able to bounce back quicker than other companies.

This week's White Collar guest is newly appointed chief executive of AXA Hong Kong, Stuart Harrison. Although the financial tsunami has affected every company, the insurance giant has shown resilience and was able to bounce back quicker than other companies.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091020_White_Collar_October_20.mp3 Tue, 20 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff This week's guest on Monday Face is Julia Leung, the Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. Leung was among the first batch of undersecretaries to be appointed by chief executive Donald Tsang in 2008.

This week's guest on Monday Face is Julia Leung, the Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury. Leung was among the first batch of undersecretaries to be appointed by chief executive Donald Tsang in 2008.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091019_Mondayface_October_19.mp3 Mon, 19 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Jockey Alex Lai Hoi-wing has been suspended from riding in races for a month after testing positive to banned substance methylephedrine. Stipes reached their decision after taking in to consideration that Lai's methylephedrine level was consistent with...

Jockey Alex Lai Hoi-wing has been suspended from riding in races for a month after testing positive to banned substance methylephedrine. Stipes reached their decision after taking in to consideration that Lai's methylephedrine level was consistent with...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091017_Racing_October_17.mp3 Sat, 17 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Jockeys are in the news: Alex Lai has tested positive for a banned substance. Jeff Lloyd's (pictured) ankle injury is more serious than previously thought. An MRI turned up a fracture and now Lloyd's foot is in a cast for the next three weeks. Meanwhile,...

Jockeys are in the news: Alex Lai has tested positive for a banned substance. Jeff Lloyd's (pictured) ankle injury is more serious than previously thought. An MRI turned up a fracture and now Lloyd's foot is in a cast for the next three weeks. Meanwhile,...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091014_Racing_October_14.mp3 Wed, 14 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff This week's White Collar guest is Giselle Lee, executive director & head of sales of Man Investments. She speaks to chief business reporter Enoch Yiu about the company's new AHL Diversified Fund.

This week's White Collar guest is Giselle Lee, executive director & head of sales of Man Investments. She speaks to chief business reporter Enoch Yiu about the company's new AHL Diversified Fund.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091013_White_Collar_October_13.mp3 Tue, 13 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Today is Sa Sa Ladies' Purse day at Sha Tin. Six-from-10 winner Young Elite will start a $12 favourite. But find out why Alan Aitken thinks trainer Tony Cruz could take out the feature event with a first-up winner, as he has done three times previously.

Today is Sa Sa Ladies' Purse day at Sha Tin. Six-from-10 winner Young Elite will start a $12 favourite. But find out why Alan Aitken thinks trainer Tony Cruz could take out the feature event with a first-up winner, as he has done three times previously.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091011_Racing_October_11.mp3 Sun, 11 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Jockey Darren Beadman must make a choice between the ageing but still in form Viva Pataca and the up-and-coming Collection, which has put on weight since his Group wins last season.

Jockey Darren Beadman must make a choice between the ageing but still in form Viva Pataca and the up-and-coming Collection, which has put on weight since his Group wins last season.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q4/091007_Racing_October_7.mp3 Wed, 07 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Not only does the current financial recession affect businesses, but it also hampers precious sponsorship and charitable efforts by companies. However in August, Allianz Global Investors invited teenagers from around the world, including four from Hong...

Not only does the current financial recession affect businesses, but it also hampers precious sponsorship and charitable efforts by companies. However in August, Allianz Global Investors invited teenagers from around the world, including four from Hong...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091006_White_Collar_October_6.MP3 Tue, 06 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Tuscan Spirit had no excuse first time out this season when narrowly beaten, but the benefit of that run should see him take another step towards the top level in the Group Three Sha Tin Sprint Trophy (1,000m) this afternoon.

Tuscan Spirit had no excuse first time out this season when narrowly beaten, but the benefit of that run should see him take another step towards the top level in the Group Three Sha Tin Sprint Trophy (1,000m) this afternoon.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q4/091004_Racing_October_4.mp3 Sun, 04 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff In the news this week, Brett Prebble's replacement at Happy Valley last Wednesday on Victory Mascot brought some sharp criticism. Trainer Caspar Fownes told stewards that Prebble had agreed with him and the four-year-old's owner to be no more than one...

In the news this week, Brett Prebble's replacement at Happy Valley last Wednesday on Victory Mascot brought some sharp criticism. Trainer Caspar Fownes told stewards that Prebble had agreed with him and the four-year-old's owner to be no more than one...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/091001_Racing_October_1.mp3 Thu, 01 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Academy Award winning director Ang Lee's story set in the generation-defining Woodstock Music and Arts fair received lukewarm reviews from critics who despair about the not seeing Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix on screen.

Academy Award winning director Ang Lee's story set in the generation-defining Woodstock Music and Arts fair received lukewarm reviews from critics who despair about the not seeing Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix on screen.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/091001_Life_October_1.mp3 Thu, 01 October 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The head of structured product sales at financial services company Soci?t? G?n?rale Asia-Pacific, Yann Garnier, joins me in the studio for today's White Collar.

The head of structured product sales at financial services company Soci?t? G?n?rale Asia-Pacific, Yann Garnier, joins me in the studio for today's White Collar.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090929_White_Collar_September_29.mp3 Tue, 29 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Brett Prebble emerged as the best of the four Hong Kong jockeys who made the long trip down to Melbourne for the inaugural Cathay Pacific Superstar Jockey Challenge last night. On the city track midweek, Almond Lee Yee-tat claimed a 100 per cent winning...

Brett Prebble emerged as the best of the four Hong Kong jockeys who made the long trip down to Melbourne for the inaugural Cathay Pacific Superstar Jockey Challenge last night. On the city track midweek, Almond Lee Yee-tat claimed a 100 per cent winning...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090926_Racing_September_26.mp3 Sat, 26 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff One of two speakers at last night's ('http://conferences.scmp.com/conferences/200909/introduction.asp'target=blank> Meet the Corporate Architects event was Michael Chan Yue-kwong, chairman of Caf? de Coral. In this podcast, he talks...

One of two speakers at last night's ('http://conferences.scmp.com/conferences/200909/introduction.asp'target=blank> Meet the Corporate Architects event was Michael Chan Yue-kwong, chairman of Caf? de Coral. In this podcast, he talks...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090923_Biz_CdC_September_23.mp3 Wed, 23 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The city's international trial events in November will be thrown open to overseas runners for the first time this season. International racing manager Mark Player said that ?We were particularly keen to get Scenic Blast here for a showdown with Sacred...

The city's international trial events in November will be thrown open to overseas runners for the first time this season. International racing manager Mark Player said that ?We were particularly keen to get Scenic Blast here for a showdown with Sacred...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090923_Racing_september_23.mp3 Wed, 23 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff One of two speakers at last night's ('http://conferences.scmp.com/conferences/200909/introduction.asp'target=blank> Meet the Corporate Architects event was Michael Wu Wei-kuo, chairman and managing director of Maxim?s Group.

One of two speakers at last night's ('http://conferences.scmp.com/conferences/200909/introduction.asp'target=blank> Meet the Corporate Architects event was Michael Wu Wei-kuo, chairman and managing director of Maxim?s Group.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090923_Biz_MX_September_23.mp3 Wed, 23 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff BDO International's global CEO visited Hong Kong recently and discussed his opinion about international accounting standards with White Collar host Enoch Yiu.

BDO International's global CEO visited Hong Kong recently and discussed his opinion about international accounting standards with White Collar host Enoch Yiu.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090922_WhiteCollar_September_22.mp3 Tue, 22 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The term 'dark pools' may sound mysterious and clandestine, but managing director of Liquidnet Asia Pacific, a specialist in this area, visits the SCMP.com studio to unveil its full secrets.

The term 'dark pools' may sound mysterious and clandestine, but managing director of Liquidnet Asia Pacific, a specialist in this area, visits the SCMP.com studio to unveil its full secrets.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090921_Biz_September_21.mp3 Mon, 21 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The latest news in racing is that legendary Sacred Kingdom will miss the next Sprinters Stakes in Japan due to foot injury. Trainer Ricky Yiu says he hopes it will be running fit by December.

The latest news in racing is that legendary Sacred Kingdom will miss the next Sprinters Stakes in Japan due to foot injury. Trainer Ricky Yiu says he hopes it will be running fit by December.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Vidcasts/Static_Files/2009Q3/090920_Rracing_september_20.mp3 Sun, 20 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff The opening day of the season at Sha Tin belonged to John Moore and to star apprentice Matthew Chadwick, who swooshed past yet another milestone in his mercurial career.

The opening day of the season at Sha Tin belonged to John Moore and to star apprentice Matthew Chadwick, who swooshed past yet another milestone in his mercurial career.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090916_Racing_September_16.mp3 Wed, 16 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chairman, Ronald Arculli, gives his verdict on the financial situation 12 months after the collapse of banking giant Lehman Brothers.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing chairman, Ronald Arculli, gives his verdict on the financial situation 12 months after the collapse of banking giant Lehman Brothers.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090915_WhiteCollar_September_15.mp3 Tue, 15 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff John Size has announced that Enthused will travel to Tokyo next month to take part in Group One racing. Enthused will join Hong Kong superstar sprinter Sacred Kingdom.

John Size has announced that Enthused will travel to Tokyo next month to take part in Group One racing. Enthused will join Hong Kong superstar sprinter Sacred Kingdom.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090913_Racing_September_13.mp3 Sun, 13 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Hong Kong has an ageing population and choosing the right retirement scheme is a matter of great importance for the 3 million workers here.

Hong Kong has an ageing population and choosing the right retirement scheme is a matter of great importance for the 3 million workers here.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090908_White_Collar_September_8.mp3 Mon, 07 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Next year, Hong Kong will welcome Britain's 'naked chef' to its culinary repertoire. Several franchises of Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Italian are planned for the Asia region.

Next year, Hong Kong will welcome Britain's 'naked chef' to its culinary repertoire. Several franchises of Jamie Oliver's Jamie's Italian are planned for the Asia region.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090901_White_Collar_September_1.mp3 Tue, 01 September 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff With her uplifting and self-proclaimed 'cutesy' style, Australian-born singer Lenka claims her music has a special resonance with Asian fans. While on an Asian tour at the end of last month, Lenka played an intimate gig at Hitec and Hong Kong pop fans...

With her uplifting and self-proclaimed 'cutesy' style, Australian-born singer Lenka claims her music has a special resonance with Asian fans. While on an Asian tour at the end of last month, Lenka played an intimate gig at Hitec and Hong Kong pop fans...

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090828_Life_Lenka_August_28.mp3 Fri, 28 August 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff On today's show Enoch welcomes Kerry Ching, managing director of Fidelity International's Hong Kong office, to the studio.

On today's show Enoch welcomes Kerry Ching, managing director of Fidelity International's Hong Kong office, to the studio.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090825_White_Collar_August_25.mp3 Tue, 25 August 2009 12:00:00 +0800 SCMP Staff Paul Winkelmann, president of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, joins Enoch Yiu in this edition of White Collar.

Paul Winkelmann, president of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, joins Enoch Yiu in this edition of White Collar.

http://www.scmp.com/files/SCMP/Blogs/Static_Files/2009Q3/090818_White_Collar_August_18.mp3 Tue, 18 August 2009 12:00:00 +0800