The deputy chairman of one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds explained to staff at the weekend the US crisis has now spread the world – increasing the chance of a global crisis.
Tony Tan, of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp, also explained recent investments in UBS and Citigroup – worth $11 billion (£5.5 billion) and $6.88 billion (£3.5 billion) respectively – would be long-term investments.
"We could be facing a recession which is longer, deeper and wider than any recession that we have encountered in the last 30 years.
"The financial contagion has now spread beyond US shores, increasing the likelihood of a global financial crisis and recession," said Mr Tan.
He added the current volatility, fueled by the credit crunch, was set to continue in coming years.
Tony Tan, of the Government of Singapore Investment Corp, also explained recent investments in UBS and Citigroup – worth $11 billion (£5.5 billion) and $6.88 billion (£3.5 billion) respectively – would be long-term investments.
"We could be facing a recession which is longer, deeper and wider than any recession that we have encountered in the last 30 years.
"The financial contagion has now spread beyond US shores, increasing the likelihood of a global financial crisis and recession," said Mr Tan.
He added the current volatility, fueled by the credit crunch, was set to continue in coming years.
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