Financial Strategies

You have been asked to write a report to the board of directors of one of the selected companies below as part of the interview process for your first appointment as a Finance Director of a  company listed on the Singapore stock exchange. The board of directors have asked you to write a report about your vision and strategic financial goals for the company.

The companies are within the finance and technology sectors. Assume that your selected company has great ambitions and plan to become one of the top 10 leading companies in the future.

Guide:

You need to introduce the company, discuss the product or services, location, turnover, number of employees, etc. The report should be maximum 2,500 words. Remember you need to make a great impression on the board of directors for you to be considered for the critical post of Finance Director.

Please note that you must select a company from the list below for 2017/18

SL No	Company
1	DBS GROUP HOLDINGS LTD
2	GLOBAL INVESTMENTS LIMITED
3	GREAT EASTERN HLDGS LTD
4	NOMURA HOLDINGS, INC
5	PRUDENTIAL PLC
6	OVERSEA-CHINESE BANKING CORP (OCBC)
7	SINGAPURA FINANCE LTD
8	UNITED OVERSEAS BANK LTD
9	VALUEMAX GROUP LIMITED
10	UOB-KAY HIAN HOLDINGS LIMITED
11	BANYAN TREE HOLDINGS LIMITED
12	BREADTALK GROUP LIMITED
13	CAPITALAND LIMITED
14	CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY LTD
15	KEPPEL CORPORATION LIMITED
16	SEMBCORP INDUSTRIES LTD
17	SINGAPORE AIRLINES LTD
18	SINGTEL

Section A- 2000 words.

1. Analyse the performance of your chosen company using relevant financial and non-financial ratios (5 years). Your analysis should include profits, investment returns, liquidity, KPIs, net asset value, share price and risk.

Section B 500 words

1. Critically evaluate the company’s corporate governance compliance and its impact on the brand and reputation as reported in the press (print, online and social media)
2. Discuss the proposed medium term financial strategies for your selected company to become the top 10 leading companies in the future.