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Looking towards 2016

THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: What are the main challenges that businesses will face in 2016? What opportunities, if any, could arise?

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Published Sun, Nov 29, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    THIS WEEK'S TOPIC: What are the main challenges that businesses will face in 2016? What opportunities, if any, could arise?

    Judy Hsu Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Standard Chartered Bank

    WE are likely to encounter short-term macroeconomic challenges as we move into 2016. The headwinds from a slowdown in China and our neighbouring markets, as well as risks from potentially lower margins and higher business costs are real.

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