Things looking up again at Credit Suisse
Following major job cuts half a year ago, business has been on the up for the Swedish bank.
 
Wealth managers must up their game to survive: PwC
They must provide quality advice and invest in technology.
 
Experts weigh S'pore economic policy options
'Emergency room' measures and automatic stabilisers among issues aired.
 
S'pore aligning tax code with OECD's
Domestic interest requirement to be lifted: Hwee Hua.
 
Bid for S'pore govt securities via ATMs
Move allows investors easier access to liquid and safe alternative.
 
   







 
       

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Pauline Lim is the new Executive Director of the Life Insurance Association of Singapore (LIA).
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Big Foot makes its mark
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Hyflux seeking to expand into eastern Europe
Russia, Hungary and Ukraine on its radar.
Hyflux shares soar on Libya project news
It will build and own a 49% share in two plants in Tripoli and Benghazi.
Hyflux hits the jackpot with Libyan deal
It will build 2 desalination plants at more than $1b and take stakes in them.
Hyflux inks tech pacts with ABB, Dutch group
Both were signed on the sidelines of the Singapore International Water Week (SIWW).
   
>> OFFICE
Job-hunting tips
Some tips for fresh graduates on looking for jobs. -ST
Juggling family and work: 'No easy answers'
Companies need to be more family-friendly and show flexibility in allowing people to work from home, say ministers. -ST
Kids join parents at work in DBS
Staff encouraged to let children go to the office at least once a year. -ST
   
>> NEWS
124,500 signed up for skills upgrading
Real estate sales up, prices soar
Obama sure of rebound despite job loss figures
Obama confident in rebound despite 'sobering' job figures
U.S. job losses spike in June, dampen recovery hopes
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>> MY MONEY
A simple but solid option
New option to apply for SGS via ATMs is simple and attractive for small investors. -BT
Beware of 'pump & dump' spam scam
Emails recommending stocks to buy are sent to millions of people, and when the prices are pushed up, the scammers sell to make profit. -TNP
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