Interest Rate Rises and What to Expect for APAC Real Estate in 2023

​Global interest rate rises have reverberated through the Asia Pacific (APAC) real estate markets in 2023, causing shifts and influencing every aspect of the industry – with countries and sectors feeling the effects in differing ways. In general, China’s reopening and the perception that interest rates are near their peak have somewhat brightened economic prospects…

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Share schemes and changing pay structures in commodities

​Following record profitability in the commodities trading world, we have seen private trading companies such as Vitol and Trafigura announce bumper payouts to their staff via shareholder payouts. Vitol announced USD 2.5bn to be paid out to 450 top executives and traders for the first half of 2023, with Trafigura announcing similar figures for their…

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Taking control of your career in real estate investment

​Being proactive is one of the key drivers in career management. Proactive in understanding your career goals, proactive in learning how to achieve those goals and proactive in taking actions for growth. Building a successful career in real estate investment requires careful planning, continuous growth, and strategic decision making. Aurex Group’s team has simplified the…

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Singapore, UK, and US Non-Compete Clauses: A Comparative Analysis and Future Outlook

​​In recent years, non-compete clauses in employment contracts have sparked debates and policy changes across different jurisdictions. This thought piece examines the evolving views and legal frameworks surrounding non-compete clauses in Singapore, the UK, and the US. We aim to provide a structured comparison and highlight the likely outcomes of planned developments. Finally, we offer…

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APAC Biofuels Landscape

​With net-carbon neutrality targets at the front and center of governmental and institutional agendas, we have observed a growing demand for talent particularly within the ‘transitionary fuels’ arena namely Gas, LNG, and Biofuels. In this month’s newsletter, I will be sharing a few themes/observations as relates to the APAC Biofuels landscape. ​​ Trends in Asia…

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