deficit

Will Hong Kong's deficit hurt property prices

The government has announced a stunning budget deficit for the first four fiscal months, raising concerns that it will have to increase land sales to plug the hole.

September 09, 2002

Low ROE could hurt China's funding of its pension deficit

China''s pension funds will find it difficult to get sufficient returns from existing mainland-listed companies.

September 21, 2001

Low ROE could hurt China's funding of its huge pensions deficit

China''s listed companies suffer from low ROE. Unless it improves, the country''s shift from a pay-as-you-go system to a funded system could be compromised.

September 20, 2001