Singapore as an International Financial Centre [electronic resource] : History, Policy and Politics /
Woo, J. J.author.
This book provides an analysis of Singapore’s development and success as an international financial centre (IFC). Chapters demonstrate how Singapore plays a critical role in both Asian and global financial markets, despite its relatively small geographic size. The author focuses specifically on the factors that have contributed to the city-state’s success and discusses the policy lessons that can be derived from it. The book describes the historical, spatial, political and policy factors that contributed to Singapore’s development as a leading Asian financial centre and global city, and will be of interest to both policy scholars and practitioners. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
1) Introduction -- 2) Studying International Financial Centres -- 3) Historical Development -- 4) Spatial Dynamics -- 5) Policy Drivers -- 6) The Role of Politics -- 7) A Multi-Factorial Approach -- 8) Conclusion.
This book provides an analysis of Singapore’s development and success as an international financial centre (IFC). Chapters demonstrate how Singapore plays a critical role in both Asian and global financial markets, despite its relatively small geographic size. The author focuses specifically on the factors that have contributed to the city-state’s success and discusses the policy lessons that can be derived from it. The book describes the historical, spatial, political and policy factors that contributed to Singapore’s development as a leading Asian financial centre and global city, and will be of interest to both policy scholars and practitioners. .
Banks and banking.
Asia-Economic conditions.
International economics.
Banking.
Asian Economics.
International Economics.