The global economic outlook remains uncertain though there are encouraging signs of recovery. The economic recovery is not yet on a firm footing, much of the rebound has been driven by fiscal stimulus measures. Singapore and the global economy are experiencing a clear but modest recovery. The economies are holding steady, consumer confidence is returning, trade flows have stabilized and industrial production has shown some pick-up. Are we on the road to recovery? SBF is pleased to invite Mr Adrian Cooper who has specially flown down from UK to share his forecasts on the Global Economic Outlook.

All members are encouraged to attend this seminar to acquire a good understanding on this subject matter and its implications to your businesses.

About the Speaker

Adrian Cooper is the managing director of Oxford Economics. He is responsible for coordinating and managing Oxford Economics' global economic analysis, forecasting and consultancy activities, and overseeing its team of economists based in Oxford, London, Belfast, Paris, Singapore, the UAE and Philadelphia. He has led Oxford Economics' work on a wide array of consultancy projects, ranging from policy advice to government departments in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia to detailed analysis of the economic impact of particular industries and investment proposals.

Adrian spent the first seven years of his career with HM Treasury, England. During this time, he worked on the analysis of tax and other economic policy changes as part of the preparations for the UK Budget. He was also the coordinator of the government's macroeconomic forecast for two years. Prior to joining Oxford Economics in 1994, Adrian was UK economist for James Capel & Company, responsible for analysing and forecasting the UK economy for institutional investors, as well as briefing Capel's own traders.