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AMID the general optimism over equities in Asia and the emerging markets, strategists at Barclays Wealth have sounded a note of caution over valuations in Asia. This runs counter to the consensus view that Asian growth is set to outstrip that of developed economies – a point that isn’t in dispute – and that market weakness is a buying opportunity.

Says Aaron Gurwitz, Barclays Wealth managing di… more

(SINGAPORE) Singapore Exchange will launch contracts for gold, coffee and fuel oil early next year and invest heavily to support high-tech trading, new chief executive Magnus Bocker said yesterday at a derivatives industry conference.
‘I think there is a great opportunity for Singapore and SGX to be more in the forefront of trading and clearing of energy products,’ Mr Bocker, who took over from Hs… more

A wobble in pro-risk strategies linked to equity market jitters in China and default fears in the Middle East caused a surge in volatility, but may present a buying opportunity in a (still) ample liquidity environment. With buyers considering more attractive levels and finding cover in generally risk-supportive central bank…

POSB, in conjunction with DBS Asset Management, has launched a fund known as MyHome Fund for retail customers to invest in Singapore and its future.
The fund is marketed as an affordable and accessible fund that offers an opportunity to invest in homegrown companies such as Singapore Airlines.
This latest initiative by POSB provides diversification into Singapore equities and Singapore-dollar deno… more

Alabama’s ban on a wine that features a nude nymph on the label became a business opportunity for a California vintner who is preparing a marketing campaign to capitalize on being “Banned in Bama.”

Fed chief Ben Bernanke appeared Sunday at a town hall-style forum, marking a rare opportunity for regular citizens to question a sitting Fed chairman.

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Many investors have been waiting for an opportunity to jump into the property market – but timing is everything, and they have been waiting until the price is right.

Mr Ashok Veerappan, a 56-year-old manufacturing executive, wants to buy a unit at Parc Imperial on Pasir Panjang Road as an investment. One-bedders of about 400 sq ft cost around $550,000.

Some investors are in … more