Singapore is rolling out new plans to support green finance, including Asia's first master's programme on sustainable financing conducted at the National University of Singapore. Deputy Prime Minister ...
MAS bets on transition finance in next phase of its green finance plan
THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is placing its bets on transition finance with an expanded vision on how it plans to corral capital towards Asia’s net-zero transition. Read more at The ...
Singapore plans ESG rules, pushes transition finance
The central bank and Singapore Exchange Ltd are planning to require key financial institutions and listed companies to make ESG disclosures in line with rules being developed by the International ...
DBS sharply upgrades Keppel, citing its capabilities as asset manager and developer
DBS Group Research noted it had been transforming from an industrial conglomerate into a leading global asset manager and operator. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Current generation must invest to keep Singapore sustainable for future generations: Grace Fu
The current generation has to set aside financial resources for future generations to thrive. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore must abandon ‘use and throw culture’, invest now for future sustainability: Grace Fu
TO STAY sustainable, Singapore must move away from its “use and throw culture”, and make long-term investments today in areas such as coastal protection and food security, said Minister for ...
Singapore to tighten ‘greenwashing’ audit as climate finance grows
Singapore's financial regulator is tightening scrutiny of companies that claim to have put in place plans to fight climate change, as the city-state positions itself as Asia's climate financing hub.
Standard Chartered leads MISC’s US$527m sustainable loan facility
It has a term of 11-years. MISC Berhad, through its Singapore-based subsidiaries, has entered into a US$527m syndicated loan facility, for the financing of the six very large ethane carriers (VLECs).
We led MISC’s USD527 million sustainable-linked term loan financing
We led MISC’s USD527 million sustainable-linked term loan financing | Standard Chartered | Facility agreement for six VLECs signed with Standard Chartered as Structuring Bank, Sustainability ...
Prudential expands distribution network with official launch of Prudential Financial Advisers
Industry veteran Bernard Chai is CEO of new financial advisory firm which offers life insurance, general insurance and wealth management solutions Dennis Tan, CEO of Prudential Singapore (2nd from ...
As private equity deals plunge in region, Singapore grabs lion’s share: Bain report
The Republic last year secured US$7.1 billion (S$9.5 billion) in private equity deal value out of US$13 billion for all of South-east Asia. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Exclusive-In Rakuten Bank’s downsized IPO, investors pushed for details on troubled parent, sources say
The logo of Rakuten is pictured at the headquarters of Rakuten in Tokyo, Japan, May 15, 2019. REUTERS/Sam Nussey ...
MAS expands green finance plan to quicken decarbonisation of economy
It will also look at transition finance, which is a form of financial support to help high-carbon companies become greener. Read more at straitstimes.com.
There Are 94 IPOs in the Pipeline in Hong Kong. Which Firms Have the Lion’s Share of the Work?
Funds raised from new share listings in Hong Kong in the first quarter of this year fell a massive 52% year-on-year, and fewer than 20 companies raised $837 million via Hong Kong IPOs in that time.
So long Singapore: expats flee city as rents go through the roof
Southeast Asian city-state is losing international talent as some expats report rent hikes as high as 80 percent.
Singapore OCBC phishing scam: Another youth pleads guilty to role in causing S$12.8m in losses, lying to police
A 19-year-old youth, who was involved in a money laundering gang with eight others aged from 17 to 21, helped to pull off 768 OCBC phishing scams and ...