said on Friday it has secured investment from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) and a unit of Singapore’s Temasek Holdings. These sovereign wealth funds followed Blackstone, which had ...
Seniors and crypto: Protecting Singapore’s silver generation
The fundamental principle of scam avoidance remains: if something seems too good to be true, it usually is: Coinbase's Ahmed.
‘Having Singapore base will boost regional trade’
OPENING a Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade) office in Singapore is part of Putrajaya’s effort to enhance trade and investment between both countries and Asean as a ...
Singapore is the world’s most competitive economy in 2024: IMD
The city-state also held the top spot in 2020. Singapore was named the world's most competitive market this year after climbing three places from the fourth spot in 2023, according to the latest IMD ...
Singapore and South Korea most willing to invest in sustainable and inclusive brands
Conversely, countries such as Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom show the least enthusiasm for paying premiums for such brands. The study, led by by Professor Frank ...
Society Pass Inc. Bolstering Subsidiaries Ahead of IPOs to Drive Growth and Customer Engagement
Southeast Asia’s premier data-driven loyalty, fintech, and e-commerce ecosystem, is gearing up for the upcoming IPOs of its key subsidiaries, NusaTrip.com and Thoughtful Media Group. NusaTrip.com, a ...
Singapore Is Again No. 1 Among 67 Competitive Economies In The Post-Pandemic World
Singapore has moved up three places to take the No. 1 spot in the World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) 2024, published by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD). The island nation ...
Why Permira got cold feet over Golden Goose IPO
Singapore’s GIC, for example ... “The risk of this turning into a mediocre IPO was higher than the advantage of going ahead,” said one participant. Permira may attempt to revive the listing in the ...
Guzman Y Gomez surges 37% in hottest Australian IPO in three years
In 2024 so far, Australia has raised just A$98 million in IPOs, the second-lowest June half in more than ... It also has outlets in Japan, Singapore and the United States. The company said its ...
S-REITs with Singapore focus can continue to grow, says Koh of Principal Asset Management
As late as last year, you will see family offices buying buildings for cash,” notes Koh Shern Ling, portfolio manager of Principal Asset Management. Currently, S-REITs appear a little stuck because ...
When, oh when, will the stock market be revived?
If Singapore is serious about being a global financial centre we need a stronger equity research and enhanced financial media ...
Monetary Authority of Singapore and National Bank of Cambodia Announce Financial Transparency Corridor Initiative
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) announced the start of the FTC initiative.
Singapore’s Cyan forced to cough up more cash for MMA takeover
The private equity-backed suitor of takeover target MMA Offshore has been forced to increase its offer for the Australian-listed company. Singapore’s Cyan Renewables has increased its offer by AUD ...
Japan’s stock market revival could hold lessons for Singapore despite fundamental differences
SINGAPORE’S stock market has been languishing in recent years amid low liquidity and a dearth of new listings. Read more at The Business Times.
With stock market in doldrums, SGX may want to listen to new voices for solution
THERE has been a recent stream of efforts by various independent groups to resuscitate the moribund Singapore Exchange (SGX). Read more at The Business Times.
Finance manager who stole more than S$630k from firm sentenced to 66 months’ jail
SINGAPORE: A finance and human resources manager who misappropriated about s$631,000 from a firm selling electronic components was sentenced to 66 months’ jail on Wednesday (June 19).