These were some of the conclusions from a workshop involving academic researchers, central bankers, and financial industry practitioners, as reported in a special feature in Friday's Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) macroeconomic review.
THE accountancy and finance sector in Singapore is facing a skills gap despite the large supply of professionals available, global recruitment agency Hays said on Thursday.
HONG Leong Finance on Thursday posted a 1.5 per cent increase in net profit to S$26.2 million, while revenue, measured by its total interest income and hiring charges, rose 18.4 per cent to S$95.2 million for its first quarter ended March 31, 2019.
DBS Group Holdings posted record earnings in 2018 but shareholders seemed more preoccupied with the bank's stand on duty of care and ethical investing at its annual general meeting on Thursday.
HONG Leong Finance on Thursday posted a 1.5 per cent increase in net profit to S$26.2 million, while revenue, measured by its total interest income and hiring charges, rose 18.4 per cent to S$95.2 million for its first quarter ended March 31.
THE euro zone has only recently recovered from a double-dip recession, but there are already questions about how prepared it would be for a new crisis. All eyes are on the European Central Bank, which has been the strongest line of defence against an economic slowdown. ...
SAVILLS Investment Management (Savills IM) has appointed Alex Jeffrey as its new chief executive officer, the real estate investment manager announced on Wednesday.
