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Room for banks to improve risk culture: Execs
The good news is that the financial crisis is leading to a more robust risk governance.
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What I learnt last year
Stay nimble to suss out deals, be clear on your exit options and always know what you're investing in. |
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Analysts' tax wishlist for 2009
How tax cuts and fiscal measures may help to boost demand, avert business failures, reduce unemployment.
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Time again for interest-only loans
DBS led the way six years ago during Sars, giving S'poreans leeway in servicing home loans. -ST |
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Don't crash with the economy
Financial website Bankrate.com lists the five common mistakes people do, and how to avoid it.
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Spend only $22 each week
China's yuppies join online campaign to curb all manner of expenses amid economic gloom. -Reuters
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What this year's Budget must do
With the economy reeling from worst recession in seven years, all eyes are on the upcoming budget.
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The future of wealth management
Singapore still financial hub, but challenges will have to be overcome this year. |
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Are we talking up the recession?
Yes, we're in for a rocky period, but let's not make bad times worse. -ST
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Events of the past resonate in the future
Lessons from the past are more relevant than ever in the face of the crisis today. |
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Solidarity, S'pore Inc-style
Singapore again tackles recession in its own way with a dose of practicality.
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Jim Rogers on commodities, currencies - and crops
The investor and financial commentator talks about what he is investing in and why you should start looking for farmland to buy. -AsiaOne |
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A crutch for jobs - but brace for a rocky ride
Still, it's a pain-relieving Budget that helps businesses and households cope with recession.
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Remarkable Budget, but will banks oblige?
With the jobs credit scheme, employers only need to retain workers in order to get generous payout. |
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Off-budget measures on the way?
The Budget may not go far enough, given the one to two-year time-frames allowed for initiatives to bear fruit.
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Resilience Package offers a port in the storm
The government has demonstrated its ability to listen to industry feedback. |
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Tharman's counter-cyclical slam dunk
Singapore distinguishes itself by not needing to borrow a single dollar from the future in order to fund today's stimulus.
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Govt keeping its powder dry
Demand boosters that developers had put on their wish-list aren't in Budget. |
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Sticking to sound principles
The Government must manage unrealistic expectations and ensure people understand that massive one-off short-term measures cannot be repeated during normal times.
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Budget scores on superlatives
But pre-empting tapping into reserves is a departure from govt rhetoric. |
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Outlook for the year of the ox
Financial experts share their views on what to look forward to in the new year of the Ox. -ST
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Cheap, ready credit key to economic revival
Cheap credit can boost confidence and encourage entrepreneurs. -myp |
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Bank needs steady hand at the helm
Hit by multiple crises, DBS needs a clean slate for the coming year.
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Why targeted GST credits work better
Offering credits creates greater urge to consume goods and in turn create more GDP. |
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Investment questions answered
Wondering how to invest $20,000? Read on.
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Currency investment
What are the best opportunities for investing in currencies? Here's the take from our experts. -AsiaOne |
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