Singapore Management University
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A premier university in Asia, the Singapore Management University is internationally recognized for its world-class research and distinguished teaching. Established in 2000, SMU’s mission is to generate leading-edge research with global impact and produce broad-based, creative and entrepreneurial leaders for the knowledge-based economy.
Stories by Singapore Management University
Need Information? Just Ask The Auditors
With their extensive knowledge of firms’ inner workings, auditors can act as a conduit for the dissemination of tax savings strategies between companies, says SMU Associate Professor Lim Chee Yeow.
Growing The Economist’s Toolkit
By quantifying economic phenomena, econometrics gives researchers the tools to glean practical insights from theoretical models, says SMU Assistant Professor Zhang Yichong.
Taking Talent Acquisition To The Next Level
Tests, questionnaires and interviews may be staples of the hiring process, but they are not the only ways to gain insight into a potential employee’s aptitude and personality, says SMU Lee Kong Chian Professor of Human Resources Filip Lievens.
To Tackle Child Labor, Start With Consumers
A new study by SMU Assistant Professor Fang Xin finds evidence that educating consumers about the social impact of their purchases can help reduce child labour in global supply chains.
What Makes Companies Care?
Both the legal system and the ownership structure of a company influence how likely it is to engage in corporate social responsibility, says SMU Assistant Professor Liang Hao.
Finding New Angles On Analysts
Financial analysts don’t work in silos – their predictions are influenced by a variety of factors, including the presence of experienced macroeconomists within their firms, says Assistant Professor Lin An-Ping of the SMU School of Accountancy.
Bringing Businesses Back From The Brink
A panel of experts at the SMU-Cambridge roundtable on corporate insolvency law discussed how Singapore’s ‘Omnibus Bill’ could position Singapore as a hub for corporate debt restructuring.
Setting Speed Limits On Financial Reporting & Clinical Trial Disclosures
Two studies on the financial and pharmaceutical industries highlight the protective role of regulations and the human cost when companies place self-interest over compliance.
SMU Artificial Intelligence Expert To Lead Salesforce Research Asia
SMU Associate Professor Steven Hoi has been appointed Managing Director of Salesforce Research Asia, the software giant’s first artificial intelligence research hub outside the US.