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Emerging Markets And The End Of Qe, Singapore Management University Nov 2014

Emerging Markets And The End Of Qe, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Quantitative easing made it easier for emerging economies to delay necessary reforms, but policymakers are better able to manage crises than ever before


Bitcoins, Block Chains, And Mining Pools, Singapore Management University Nov 2014

Bitcoins, Block Chains, And Mining Pools, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Bitcoins can help facilitate online commerce, but investors – and speculators – should understand how the cryptocurrency works


Private Equity In Modi's India, Singapore Management University Nov 2014

Private Equity In Modi's India, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

There are plenty of opportunities for PE investors in India but make sure you do your homework


How To Nurture A Successful Start-Up, Singapore Management University Oct 2014

How To Nurture A Successful Start-Up, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Sir Terry Matthews calls himself "the most persistent S.O.B. you'll ever meet in your life". That persistence has made him a billionaire. He distills four decades of entrepreneurial wisdom down to three points: finding the right team; hire a retired auditor; and insist on quarterly reports.


All That Glitters Is Gold, Singapore Management University Oct 2014

All That Glitters Is Gold, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Limited supply of the precious metal and an age gap in leadership translate into career opportunities in the gold industry


Building Family Businesses In Thailand, Singapore Management University Oct 2014

Building Family Businesses In Thailand, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

State policies, an access to political rent, plus investing in relationships and innovation are some of the ways family businesses thrive in Thailand


Keeping It In The Family, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

Keeping It In The Family, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Passion for the family business is crucial for second-generation leaders


Moving Forward With Echoes From The Past, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

Moving Forward With Echoes From The Past, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

A company’s history can build a corporate identity and branding, as well as overcome a crisis


Investing In “Sin” Companies, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

Investing In “Sin” Companies, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Investors will overlook social norms on "sin" companies when financial incentives are substantial


From Marbles To International Business, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

From Marbles To International Business, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

From selling marbles to trading cards, Douglas Gan shares the lessons learnt as an entrepreneur


Branding Your Company, Singapore Management University Sep 2014

Branding Your Company, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

You need to understand what your brand stands for before building it


Kheng Keng Auto: Growing Beyond Being A Family Business, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

Kheng Keng Auto: Growing Beyond Being A Family Business, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Humility, ethics, and family are key to success


Why Hr Matters, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

Why Hr Matters, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Help your employees plan their career in order to keep them in your organisation


The Dark Triad At Work, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

The Dark Triad At Work, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Psychopathic and narcissistic practitioners of Machiavellianism walk amongst us at the office


How Can Banks Use Big Data?, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

How Can Banks Use Big Data?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Banks can recommend better use of money for customers, but data security is crucial


Finding Answers In Digital Media Research, Singapore Management University Aug 2014

Finding Answers In Digital Media Research, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

It is a different ball game altogether when measuring the effectiveness of an online advertisement than that of print and broadcast


Building Negotiation Capability In An Organisation, Singapore Management University Jun 2014

Building Negotiation Capability In An Organisation, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Companies should view negotiation as a critical capability in building success


Managing Gen Y At The Workplace, Singapore Management University Jun 2014

Managing Gen Y At The Workplace, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Gen Y employees are not necessarily spoilt and unrealistic; you just need the right HR policies to get the best out of them


The Art Of Negotiation, Singapore Management University May 2014

The Art Of Negotiation, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Be clear about your objectives before sitting down to make a deal


Buy? Sell? Or Hold?, Singapore Management University May 2014

Buy? Sell? Or Hold?, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Equity research is more valuable when times are bad


Crowdsourcing For Success, Singapore Management University May 2014

Crowdsourcing For Success, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Fluentlee.com’s co-founder achieved 90 percent savings through crowdsourcing


Protecting Minority Shareowners’ Interests, Singapore Management University Apr 2014

Protecting Minority Shareowners’ Interests, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Understand what rights you are giving away when approving a general mandate request.


A Matter Of Trust, Singapore Management University Apr 2014

A Matter Of Trust, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Business is trusted more than government, but both need the other to become more trustworthy.


Making Money From Mobile Phone Service At Sea, Singapore Management University Apr 2014

Making Money From Mobile Phone Service At Sea, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

It takes expertise and talent to build a new business; it takes capital and speed to maximise returns.


Ethical Culture Starts At The Top, Singapore Management University Apr 2014

Ethical Culture Starts At The Top, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

In a world where people have little faith in businesses and executives, getting the C-suite to build a credible value system is critical


Ethical Business Is Not A Pipe Dream In Emerging Markets, Singapore Management University Mar 2014

Ethical Business Is Not A Pipe Dream In Emerging Markets, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

One top executive in India believes, and has proven, that business can be done the right way even in a country plagued by graft.


Strategic Use Of Analytics Can Boost Business, Singapore Management University Mar 2014

Strategic Use Of Analytics Can Boost Business, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

The key lies not in the quantity of data used but in using the right data and doing a trial run.


Rebranding Yourself For Success, Singapore Management University Mar 2014

Rebranding Yourself For Success, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Work on a “new” you and let the world know about it.


Big Pharma Is Hurt, Singapore Management University Mar 2014

Big Pharma Is Hurt, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Cutting down R&D inefficiency and restoring the trust of investors and consumers are key to curing the industry’s ills.


Leading With Character, Singapore Management University Mar 2014

Leading With Character, Singapore Management University

Perspectives@SMU

Procter & Gamble’s former CEO speaks about taking responsibility and acting quickly to succeed.