Professor Bernard Yeung, Dean of NUS Business School, spoke to an exclusive group of CEOs, leaders and senior managers on ‘The Financial Crisis: The Asia Factor and the China-Led Recovery’ on 3 July 2009 at a breakfast talk organized by the Office of Executive Education at the Four Seasons Hotel in Singapore.
Professor Yeung, who is also the Stephen Riady Distinguished Professor of Finance at NUS Business School, delivered an insightful presentation on the current financial crisis. In particular, he focused on the global recovery, which is being led by China. Professor Yeung also elaborated on the origins of the crisis, the current issues of the day, and also on the upcoming scenarios for the China-led recovery.
The talk was timely for the participants many of whom were from the banking and finance industry or whose positions required them to make strategic decisions with financial implications. During the question and answer session, Professor Yeung and the participants engaged in a lively discussion and exchange of opinion.
In addition, the session provided the participants with an opportunity to network and exchange ideas with other industry leaders and managers over breakfast.
The talk was part of a series of breakfast talks aimed at bringing relevant business knowledge to business professionals and engaging the senior business community. The series covers timely topics delivered by NUS Business School professors and raises awareness of the various corporate training programs available to CEOs, leaders and senior managers.