Singapore’s government has attempted to solve a labour shortage and economic growth problem by importing foreign labour and encouraging immigration. In the last election in 2011 the topic of immigration became a serious issue. Singaporean’s faced with overcrowding and competition for jobs diverted votes away from the PAP. In response, the PAP acquiesced and slowed

The US economy remains the most important and vibrant in the world. China is fast catching up but for market depth and liquidity, for corporate governance and clear and well defined regulations, the US is the prime market for fixed income and equities.   Trade Expression:   1. Long term buy US equities. 2. Long

Who owns all the stuff? In a knowledge economy labor’s share of income keeps diminishing while capital’s share keeps increasing as businesses are able to accumulate intellectual property whereas individuals have limitations. In the limit who owns the businesses? The march of technology will see many jobs made redundant by automation. If robots replace humans

I have been optimistic about the development of China as it matures into a middle aged, consumption led, economy governed by rule of law and subject to market forces. What I like most about China was what I see as a genuine desire for reform, to govern by rule of law, to allow markets to

14 July:   It’s not over. The deal agreed by the Eurogroup with Greece will need the creditor parliaments and the Greek parliament to vote and approve before the governors of ESM can approve it. The Greeks will likely approve it although Tsipras 149 votes will likely not all be yes, it is expected some