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China's Economy: Touching Bottom, Mild Recovery

28-Dec-12

China's economic growth has bottomed out, but a steep recovery is not expected. Still, RBS forecasts respectable growth of 7.5% to 8.5% in 2013

Good News for Asia: Stronger Economies in 2013

19-Dec-12

RBS says non-Japan Asia, including China and ASEAN, successfully transited from its weakest point in 2012 and is poised for 'constructive' growth next year

Hedge Accounting: Beware the 'Fatal Flaw' in IFRS 9

17-Dec-12

A controversial guidance in the IFRS 9 could make it appear that FX hedges are volatile in accounting terms, even though they are stable in economic terms

Global Economic Conditions Survey Report: Q3, 2012

11-Dec-12

Q3 has seen a fall of business confidence as 67% of respondents now believe that the global economy is stagnating or reversing.

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Mortal Combat: Olam Versus the Muddy Short Seller

10-Dec-12

Singapore's Olam is fighting short-seller Muddy Waters's contention that it is insolvent, with some success. What are the lessons for other Asian firms?

Economic Insight - South East Asia Q4 2012

05-Dec-12

Finance sector jobs in Singapore are expected to double to about 200,000 in 2017. East and Southeast Asian countries, with their ever more sophisticated financial sectors, are becoming the business center of the world. The report undertakes a quarterly review and the outlook in the coming years of the Southeast Asian economies.

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The Productivity Imperative for Foreign Multinationals in China

30-Nov-12

Almost half of the respondents reported EBITDA of over 10% this year, yet there is a growing awareness that past performance is no guarantee of future success. 59% of respondents in manufacturing, for instance, reported a decline in EBITDA margins compared with two years ago.

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The Global Economy in 2013: Optimism in US and China

29-Nov-12

The legacy of the financial crisis continues to dog the global economy and markets, but a semblance of order is coming to some parts of the world

Atradius Payment Practices Barometer - Asia Pacific

28-Nov-12

The report finds that businesses Asia-Pacific experienced a significant increase in the value of B2B receivables written off as uncollectable from 3.6% in 2011 to 5.0% in 2012. Have you prepared to intensify efforts to better protect your businesses against deterioration of trade credit risk?

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Scandals: HP's $8.8-Billion Fail and Olam's Big Fight

26-Nov-12

Two major global companies are hit by alleged accounting malpractices, raising questions about the credibility of the accounting and auditing profession

Accounting and Regulations

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Corporates, Financial Services

Technology

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