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AIG posts profit of $636m

It was a massive turnaround from the loss the bailed out insurance giant reported last year. -AFP - AFP

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		Barclays launches new fund Fund invests in sectors forecast to benefit from recovery.

		Insurers can't lure away rivals' agents New code on recruitment aims to stop poaching and other shady practices.

		OCBC and GE Life in consumers' good books Popular move to refund customers raised their standing, survey shows.

More retail outlets to accept ez-link payments The card's stored-value capacity has also been increased from $100 to $500. -myp

		Crisis showed strength of S'pore system, says Tharman Everyone played a part, with flexibility and resilience all round.


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Seven employers charged for employment act breaches Another convicted for infringements.

		Tripartite call to bosses: Reward workers' sacrifices Firms out of the trough urged to give one-off or moderate pay increases. -ST

MOM issues job guidelines for recovery Companies recovering strongly should 'recognise their employees' sacrifices and reward them appropriately'. -AsiaOne

New job service for those with mental illnesses It is a one-stop service for those suffering from mental conditions who are seeking jobs.

		Cautiously upbeat firms raising pay to retain staff Hay survey shows they are willing to invest to keep high performers.


>> SME CENTRAL

		Supermarket? It only looks like one: owner URA investigates Mustafa Warehouse for unauthorised change of use.

		Meet the Excellent Eleven Educators among winners of coveted quality awards.

59 firms lauded for hiring the mentally ill They help patients integrate back into society through work.

		No more risky business in Africa Region is fast emerging as a market with new business opportunities.

		S'pore is most business-friendly nation, say accountants It came out on top in a poll of more than 1,000 members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.

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