A pioneering and comprehensive work, The Singapore Blue Chips puts the spotlight on 22 of Singapore's largest corporates. This is the first book that provides a quick snapshot of Singapore's large cap (large market capitalisation) corporates as investment propositions, and is a timely tribute to the nation's 50 years of independence and development.Written for finance professionals and students as well as readers with a general interest in business, investing and finance, each chapter of this book is dedicated to one company and delves into its attractiveness as an investment proposition, the associated investments risk and the company's prospects as of end-2016.

The essential guide to being smart about money and investing Blue Chip Kids: What Every Child (and Parent) Should Know About Money, Investing, and the Stock Market is a fun and easy-to-understand introduction to the world of money and investing for kids and parents. Frustrated by the lack of entertaining financial teaching materials for his 13-year-old son, this book is the result of a father’s commitment to pass on one of life’s most important skills. Written by David W. Bianchi—an investor and lawyer with an economics degree from Tufts University—this hands-on resource demystifies the basic principles about money matters and shows what it takes to spend, save, and invest wisely. Filled with simple examples and numerous illustrations, this easy-to-read book discusses money and investing in 100 bite-size topics. For every parent who wants their children to develop the skills to invest wisely and become responsible money managers, regular savers, and to earn money while they sleep, this book is a must-have.

Measor holds no illusions in facing the pitfalls of the market, and his investment principles prove to be sound through the ups and downs of the market roller-coaster."--BOOK JACKET.

Updated for 2021!Finally there's an investment guide written just for Singaporeans. Rich By Retirement gives simple, low-cost investment advice that's tailored for the Singaporean market and for Singaporean investors. It'll help you get started with investing - in Singapore and in overseas markets; you'll learn how to save and invest for the long term; and you'll even have some fun along the way. Here's what you'll learn: * How to start an emergency fund to cover those unexpected expenses;* Whether you really need all those insurance policies;* How to invest in Singapore without paying high costs;* How to buy into overseas markets and diversify your investments;* How to turn your first investments into an investment that'll last the rest of your life;* How to spot - and avoid! - an investment scam;* And ten simple rules for investing for the long term.Rich By Retirement is friendly and easy to follow, so you can read it and put the investment strategies into action straight away. It's written for the regular investor, so anyone can use its advice, whether you're a new investor or already well-off. And the book explains why you're doing what you're doing; you get more than just a strategy, you'll learn how and why it works

This book features technical portrayals of today’s constantly developing banking issues; including stock market contagion, the impact of internet technology (IT) and financial innovation on stock markets, and a perspective on the loan puzzle in emerging markets.

"The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers' replies."--

The Asian stock market is commonly regarded as confusing for many investors, yet it is arguably the most exciting market in the world today. In this fascinating book, Measor uses his personal insights and in-depth knowledge to show readers how to navigate the risky waters of investing in the Asian stock market, through ten timeless principles of investing — from the need of investing to the basic elements of evaluating a listed company; from the importance of dividends to the choice of some good growth stocks; and from the hidden logics of IPOs to the trick of speculation. Readers will also learn the intrinsic value of some of the leading Asian and global companies. Measor holds no illusions in facing the pitfalls of the market, and his investment principles prove to be sound through the ups and downs of the market roller-coaster. Those who read and listen to the Guru's wisdom will get their rewards.

2005 was the 40th anniversary of Singapore's independence. This collection of essays by Singapore's past and present diplomats tells the remarkable story of how this small and vulnerable country has become a stable, prosperous and respected member of the international community. The essays include those from the late President Wee Kim Wee and President S R Nathan as well as seminal contributions from the four former Foreign Ministers - Mr S Rajaratnam, Mr S Dhanabalan, Mr Wong Kan Seng and Professor S Jayakumar. The current Foreign Minister, Mr George Yeo, has written the foreword. The absorbing stories about people, places and international politics make this book a highly enjoyable read for all who are interested in Singapore, its history, and foreign policy.In the stories contained in this book you will find and discover:

How to be a Successful Investor is a bestseller if you are looking for a good financial future and investment success. It is practical and insightful book that will motivate you to take charge of your financial future. This amazingly easy to read book will help you to understand the various investment options, theories and concepts. The different investment styles and strategies are also delineated. Useful and thought-provoking, this book provides the nuts and bolts to help you construct and manage an investment portfolio as well as identify major market trends in order to profit from them.Most importantly, the author introduces a systematic investment strategy where investors can use to avoid bear markets and to capture bull markets. This book is certainly worth your time and money.