Thu, May 24, 2012 Archive Search

Are You Gambling With Your Money?

Do you enjoy mountaineering, abseiling, skydiving or similar pursuits? If so, you can reasonably be considered a risk taker. In which case, there is also a good chance you take risks where investments are concerned. But is this a good thing or not? 9:25am May 22, 2012

You Insure Your House, So Why Not Yourself?

If you own a home and a car you probably consider these assets too valuable to lose so you take out appropriate insurance cover. Yet your most important asset is YOU. It is very possible that you have not considered the consequences of failing to insure your most important asset. You may well live a healthy and active life and die in your sleep at 95. But what happens if you don’t? Here are some of the areas you might want to check out: 2:50pm May 14, 2012

Investing in Health Care Gives Peace Of Mind

In Europe and North America, the question of what to do about health care (how to pay for it, who is entitled to it, what role should government play) quietly bubbles just below the surface. In developed markets, where there is an expectation of total health care coverage, there is enormous pressure on governments — a combination of consumer (meaning voter) expectations and the need for cost controls. 2:48pm May 14, 2012

Martin Roll: Kia Shows the Way For Brands in Asia

Two countries have come to epitomize the miracle of the modern industrial revolution, especially the wonders of modern capitalism: the United States, representing the West, and Japan, representing the East. 9:13pm Apr 29, 2012

How to Invest Smartly Over The Long Term

Some time ago I had a call from reception informing me that I had a visitor. I recognized him to be a driver who worked for an oil company I was with more than 20 years ago. After exchanging a few pleasantries, he broke down and related how he was now jobless, destitute and desperately needed help to survive. 1:48pm May 7, 2012

Martin Roll: Changing Realities of the Chinese Market

China has become one of the most lucrative markets in the world. With its huge domestic market, rising middle class, a slow but steady diffusion of Western brands, practices and consumption patterns, and the rapid expansion of its second- and third-tier cities, China offers global brands an enormous growth opportunity. It is not surprising then that most global brands have made a beeline for the Chinese market, either on their own or via strategic alliances, joint ventures or acquisitions. 9:07pm Apr 22, 2012

Martin Roll: Lessons for Building, Keeping a Brand

Martin Roll: 5 Simple Tips for Business Success

Martin Roll: Dangerous Path of Growth at All Costs

Martin Roll: Stay Flexible When the Rules of the Game Shift

Martin Roll: From Bold Ideas, Big Business Grows

Martin Roll: Post Jobs, the Future of the Apple Brand

Martin Roll: Product Launches As Branding Events

Martin Roll: Local Brands Versus Global Competition

Eugene Leow: Fuel Price Rises Not a Risk to Economy

'For those who have ample cash reserves and wish to build up their wealth, a degree of risk-taking is essential.'

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