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Accused Ponzi schemer: I learned of fraud late
He maintained that he was not responsible for a fraud at his company. -Reuters
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Millionaires club expands in China
Number expected to reach 800,000 over the next four years. -China Daily/ANN
Helping the wealthy to help others
Credit Suisse offers clients economies of scale in getting a charitable foundation off the ground.
30,000 sign up for CPF Life
IT consists of four plans with varying monthly incomes and bequests to loved ones.
Every CPF Life member will enjoy the same interest rate
Members of CPF Life can rest assured they will receive payouts for as long as they live.
No loadings on Income's health insurance
Portable scheme continues the full health insurance protection even after leaving employment.
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OFFICE
Training takes a hit with upturn in sight
Firms, especially SMEs, more reluctant to send workers to Spur courses. -ST
Older workers are like fine wine
Older workers' experience could never be replaced by cheaper, younger graduate hires. -myp
Survey: US workers set to seek new jobs in 2010
Sixty per cent of employees polled 'intend to leave' their jobs. -Reuters
Nestle's retired workers get lump-sum payment
"For the average worker who has worked 30 years, the amount can easily exceed $100,000".
Bosses: 3-6 months' payouts are ok
Employers react to proposal to pay older workers they can't rehire.
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SME CENTRAL
Frenchman is E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year
CEO of S'pore-based International SOS will represent Republic at world awards next year. -ST
48 SMEs scoop awards for brand building
Companies include The Learning Lab, BreadTalk, and The Sukha House.
Innovative brand marketing pays off for 15 companies
S'pore Prestige Brand Award ceremony at Marina Mandarin hotel.
Taking that first big step
Aspiring entrepreneurs get tips on how to start their own business.
Survey: 1 in 5 students wants to be an entrepreneur
Increased awareness of entrepreneurship propels youths towards running their own businesses.
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