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Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
Effective decision making is dependent upon being well-informed. Our business is ensuring that decision makers have the critical knowledge they need, when they need it. “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest”
Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) Our experience and expertise lies in the discrete acquisition and thorough analysis of information, both public and private. We understand that our clients often need not only hard facts, but also informed insight into the subtler nuances: we deliver both. When you need to separate fact from fiction and to know what those in the know really know,
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5/5/2009 by Norman MacKillop The dark side behind China’s visa restrictions and junket-business impacts.
It is no surprise that China does not publish reasons for the policy on visa restrictions on Mainland citizens visiting Macau. The truth may embarrass both the Macau and Chinese governments. Many blame the restrictions for the slowdown in Macau's gaming revenue. Some say that it is a prudent tool to cool Macau’s overheated economy. Others claim that it is an effort by Beijing to curb the outflow of embezzled money from state-owned enterprises and proceeds of corruption by government officials.
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VISA RESTRICTIONS LIKELY TIED TO JUNKET UNDERCURRENT AS CHINA CONTROLS ‘WATER TAP by Norman MacKillop, Macau Country Manager In the bad old days of corruption in Hong Kong, locals would use the term mo soi, mo soi ! “Soi” means water in Cantonese, but in a slightly different tone it means “money” or “tax.” The pun referred to those unlucky enough to have to call the fire service. If no “soi” (money) was paid to the firemen, the “soi” (water) would not be turned on and the property would go up in flames. Nowadays in Macau, when locals talk of China turning the soi on or off, they are referring to restrictions on Chinese citizens visiting Macau. They provide the soi for Macau’s casino-driven economy, which has seen phenomenal growth in a few short years. Before discussing the visa restrictions, it should be understood that Chinese citizens do not enjoy freedom of movement as citizens do in the Western world. There are even restrictions on where individuals can live and work — and a Chinese citizen can be an illegal immigrant in his own country. Exit visas are required to leave the country, with different rules applying to various countries, the reason for the visit and what job you hold (e.g. government servants are more strictly controlled). (Download the complete Gaming Industry Observer: Vol. 13, no. 17) |
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Asia Fraud Conference 2008 - Singapore |
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Paul Bromberg, Chief Operating Officer, Spectrum OSO Asia, will be presenting at the Asia Fraud Conference 2008 in Singapore. http://www.mcguireasia.com/ November 19th - 21st Protecting Your Organisation from the Next Financial Crime. Conference Highlights Pre Conference Workshops: (November 19th) Workshop 1: Fraud Prevention, Detection and Investigation Workshop Workshop 2: Hands-on System Penetration Testing Workshop Conference Topics Highlights (November 20th - 21st) The Crime of Insider Trading Casino Gaming and White Collar Crime CSI: Computer Forensics Fraud Risk Management Best Practices
Credit Frauds Data Theft Tools and Systems to Keep an Eye on the Insiders To register: http://www.mcguireasia.com/ |
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Spectrum OSO Asia Sponsors Michelle Bumgarner Racing |
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Bumgarner first woman champ of Rock Island GP
15 September 2008
Manila Bulletin
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Bumgarner bagged the Tag Seniors crown, also earning her the distinction as the seventh foreign-born winner in the event’s 14-year history.
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