Commenting on the falling cryptocurrency prices, SMU Associate Professor of Finance Emiliano Pagnotta said forced sales pushed prices lower, triggering more liquidations in a feedback loop that cascaded through the market. Assoc Prof Pagnotta added that the people who liquidate first trigger further price movements, which creates escalation: the liquidation cascade. He noted that in combination with the thin liquidity of most crypto tokens, this can create a disaster scenario.
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On the topic of the fraudulent nature of inflating car prices in the loan applications, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) and Director of SMU’s Financial Literacy, Inclusion, and Technology Programme Aurobindo Ghosh commented about loan applications, saying that down payments should deter luxury purchases, encouraging buyers to choose cheaper cars or delay buying until they can afford it.
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) and Director of SMU’s Financial Literacy, Inclusion, and Technology Programme Aurobindo Ghosh said that the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) tightened policy is expected to cushion the potential rising costs that Singaporeans might face. Asst Prof Ghosh added that the policy is timely and pre-emptive; despite talks going on, the Middle East crisis might last a little longer than expected.
Commenting on snail mail popularity, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship Niloofar Abolfathi said the rise in popularity of snail mail fits a familiar pattern: the reemergence of products once thought obsolete, like film photography. Some artists around the world have figured out a way to guarantee a stable monthly paycheck: subscription-based snail-mail clubs. She said that creative work often comes with highly variable income, making monthly subscriptions more reliable.
Commenting on Singapore Changi Airport’s plan to revamp its private terminal and expand its lifestyle hub, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that the facilities would help to reduce the stress and anxiety that some of the premium leisure travellers might have. Asst Prof Fan added that the facilities might convince these travellers to take the extra trip and stop by in Singapore.
Commenting on the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore's (CAAS) allocation of S$1.3 billion to support Changi Airport's expansion, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that with aviation demand continuing to grow, Singapore's existing four terminals will eventually reach saturation, making the T5 project a necessary pre-emptive deployment to break through limitations and benefit the overall economy.
In an interview, SMU Assistant Professor of Finance (Education) and Director of SMU’s Financial Literacy, Inclusion, and Technology Programme Aurobindo Ghosh said the recent uptick in inflation is driven by rising oil prices, exacerbated by disruptions linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20% of global oil and gas flows. He added that price pressures are expected to persist.
In a commentary, SMU Professor of Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources Michael Schaerer opined that while headphones help block distractions, they may also lead to negative perceptions. He noted that colleagues often rely on visible cues to judge engagement, especially when performance is not directly observable.
Commenting on homegrown brands shifting its production overseas, SMU Associate Professor of Marketing (Education) Seshan Ramaswami believes that despite the announcement that Tiger Beer’s production would be offshored to Malaysia and Vietnam, the beverage will likely continue to be seen as a Singapore brand for the foreseeable future. He added that for almost a century, Tiger has been connected to Singapore and that connection will mean more than the outsourcing of production to other countries.
Commenting on the 13% fare revenue support scheme, SMU Assistant Professor of Strategy & Entrepreneurship (Education) Terence Fan said that the 13% fare subsidy is a way to partially offset the sudden price increases and to soften the unexpected impact from the situation in the Middle East. Asst Prof Fan added that it is unlikely that the Government could fully compensate for all of the changes and negative impacts that the Middle East crisis will have on businesses, individuals, and households.
