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SINGAPORE (Feb 14): Singapore has ranked top in the world on the World Economic Forum’s Network Readiness Index (NRI) for the second year running, but concerns are rising over personal data protection and cyber security.

SINGAPORE (Jan 31): Global investors are most wary of high volatility in currencies, commodities and capital markets when considering investment plans in Europe, according to a survey by EY.

SINGAPORE (Dec 28): The third quarter of 2016 saw a considerable increase in the amount of capital being invested across Southeast Asia by private equity (PE) players, according to EY in its Private Equity briefing: Southeast Asia report.

SINGAPORE (Dec 15): Despite a surge of activity in 4Q, 2016 has been a forgettable year for the IPO market.

SINGAPORE (Dec 5): Step aside, Silicon Valley, New York, and London. The Asian dragon has awoken, and it is claiming its place on the financial technology (fintech) throne.

SINGAPORE (Nov 23): Chief financial officers (CFO) are concerned about the increasing speed and volume of data impacting their ability to provide insights quickly with no errors, according to a report by EY Financial Accounting and Advisory Services.

SINGAPORE (Oct 21): An EY review stemming from allegations made by minority shareholders that Kingboard Copper Foil was selling the bulk of its output on unfair terms to its parent company uncovered more than just an unfair transaction.

SINGAPORE (Oct 11): Up to 40% of consumers globally are reporting less reliance on their traditional bank and increased excitement about alternatives, according to the EY 2016 Global Consumer Banking Survey.

SINGAPORE (Sept 30): Asia-Pacific IPO proceeds surged 138% to US$24.2 billion ($33.1 billion) in 3Q16 even as unprecedented levels of geopolitical uncertainties point to a slow year for IPOs globally in 2016.

SINGAPORE (Sept 28): The overall value of private equity deals in Southeast Asia fell 17% to US$1.56 billion ($2.12 billion) in the first half of 2016 as investors took a more selective approach to investments.