Singapore is gradually reopening its economy after two months of lockdown, but some of the jobs lost may never return as companies adapt to a “new normal” of supply chain disruptions and travel restrictions.

The COVID-19 pandemic is being felt in the operations of businesses worldwide and one of the most striking disruptions is evident in supply chain arrangements.

Businesses around the world have taken a major hit in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and Singapore is not an exception.

Fintech flourished in the decade after the 2008 financial crisis, but how will the industry fare in the face of the COVID-19 outbreak?

Last month, accountants and finance professionals from all over Singapore gathered at the ACRA Public Accountants’ Conference “Transitioning from Value Protection to Value Creation” to discuss the latest issues facing the profession.

Consumers depend on Fidrec, the Financial Industry Disputes Resolution Centre, and its job is to mediate disputes between customers and financial institutions.

The global financial crisis has impacted on the margins and risk profile on which many infrastructure project finance business plans were based.

Garry Hawker examines some of the latest thinking around risk factors, 'return drivers' and whether they are a more effective means of diversification versus an asset class approach.