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SROs – Up for the challenge in a fast-evolving world
Capital Markets Priorities in a Dynamic Landscape
Top Temasek establishes wholly-owned private credit platform
Australia and Singapore Collaborate to Support Sustainable Infrastructure and Decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
MAS Rationalises Leverage Requirements and Introduces Additional Disclosures for REITs
Septeo Group welcomes new investors Téthys Invest and GIC
Zuora Enters into Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Silver Lake and GIC for $1.7 Billion
First Cloud Resilience Crisis Management Exercise by APAC Financial Regulators and Cloud Providers
Asia Pacific financial regulators and global cloud service providers (CSPs) in the Financial Sector
SGX Group wins Regulation Asia's Exchange of the Year Award for 5th time
e-Conomy SEA 2024 report: Profitability push in Southeast Asia's digital economy delivers 2.5X profits in two years as businesses focus on monetisation
Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company released the 9th edition of the e-Conomy SEA report - Profits on
Singapore FinTech Festival 2024 Kicks Off With AI and Quantum Technology in Focus
MAS Announces Establishment of Global Finance & Technology Network for Next Phase of FinTech Growth
Southeast Asian startups shouldn't have to go to the U.S. for capital
MAS Monetary Policy Statement - October 2024
Inter-Ministerial Committee Publishes Recommendations to Strengthen Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering Framework: ‘Proactive Prevention, Timely Detection, Effective Enforcement
Integrating Climate Adaptation into Physical Risk Models
By Wong De Rui, Kim Kee Bum, GIC; Rick Lord, Kuntal Singh, Nina Khalili, Tory Grieves, S&P Global Sustainable1; Rohini Samtani, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Building a Stronger Tomorrow: Family Offices in our Flourishing Wealth Management Landscape
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on ensuring financial freedom and stability for Singaporeans
Onsurity and DBS Bank India partner to strengthen cybersecurity for SMEs
GIC Acquires High Quality Logistics Facility in Yokohama, Japan
UOB is first Singapore bank to partner Invest Johor to drive FDI into Johor-Singapore SEZ
DBS pilots programmable grant disbursements with Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Fintech Association to improve governance and efficiency of government payouts
Programmable grant disbursements seek to enhance governance, operating efficiencies and user experie
Changing World Order, Inflation, and the AI Revolution
Singapore banks' earnings to be hit by rate cuts but bright spots remain
MAS Collaborates with Banks and Technology Partners on Quantum Security
SGX Group reports FY2024 net profit of S$525.9 million
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on Single Family Offices and Philanthropy Tax Incentive Scheme
Keynote Speech by Tan Boon Gin, CEO of SGX RegCo, at the inaugural ISCA-SAC BOD Masterclass
Temasek Review Media Conference 2024: FAQs
MAS Commits up to S$100 Million to Support Quantum and Artificial Intelligence Capabilities in the Financial Sector
Temasek Reports S$389 billion Net Portfolio Value, up S$7 billion from Last Year
MPTC and GIC to invest in Trans-Java toll roads
SGX FX wins Best AI-Based Solution at 2024 WatersTechnology Asia Awards
Singapore Refreshes the Terrorism Financing National Risk Assesasment and National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism
Project Nexus completes comprehensive blueprint for connecting domestic instant payment systems globally and prepares for work towards live implementation
Singapore Publishes Updated Money Laundering National Risk Assessment
Temasek Signs Agreement to Divest Pavilion Energy
Building a Hedge Fund Allocation: Integrating Top-down and Bottom-up Perspectives
MAS Expands Application of Fair Dealing Guidelines to All Financial Institutions and All Products and Services
Singapore Issues Environmental Crimes Money Laundering National Risk Assessment
11th Asian Monetary Policy Forum to Discuss Monetary Policy Challenges Amid Uncertainty and Structural Shifts in the Global Economy
Breakthrough Energy, Temasek and Enterprise Singapore jointly establish “Breakthrough Energy Fellows – Southeast Asia”
Edited Keynote by GIC CEO Lim Chow Kiat on Commemorating a Decade in São Paulo
SGX Securities launches world's first ETF tracking Asia Pacific's financial sector
SGX Securities today welcomed the listing of Lion-OCBC Securities APAC Financials Dividend Plus ETF.
UK and Singapore Strengthen Collaboration in Sustainable Finance and FinTech
Changes to Board Members of MAS
Opening Remarks by Tan Boon Gin, SGX RegCo CEO, for the Press Briefing on the Launch of a Public Consultation on Facilitating Shareholder-Requisitioned Meetings
Tiny but Mighty – Scaling Blended Finance in Asia
SGX Group reports market statistics for March 2024
Temasek Establishes Paris Office to Strengthen Investment Presence in Europe
IFC and DBS launch USD 500 million facility to promote trade flows in emerging markets
MAS Launches COSMIC Platform to Strengthen the Financial System’s Defence Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing
IRB Infrastructure Developers Limited announces the acquisition of 24% stake in IRB Infrastructure Trust by Cintra, a subsidiary of Ferrovial, from GIC Affiliates
Cintra, a subsidiary of Ferrovial, has entered into definitive documents to acquire 24% from GIC aff
SGX Group to launch interest rate derivatives in 2H 2024
Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill
February 2024 FATF Statement
Inflation and Monetary Policy
SGX RegCo proposes rule changes to aid company restructuring
Consumer Price Developments in January 2024
SGX Group reports market statistics for January 2024
GIC Senior Leadership Appointments
Consultation Paper on Proposals to Simplify Requirements and Facilitate Access to Simple and Cost-Effective Insurance Products
Zum Fast-Tracks Revolution To Modernize School Transportation With $140M Funding Round Led by GIC
J.P. Morgan Singapore Corporate Center
MAS Monetary Policy Statement - January 2024
Speech by Mr Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at the Launch of the Singapore Sustainable Finance Association on 24 January 2024
47% of female Indian earners in metros make independent financial decisions: DBS Bank India and CRISIL survey
An encouraging 98% of salaried and self-employed Indian women actively participate in long-term family decision making.
Singapore's financial institutions amendment bill reaches first reading
Following a public consultation, MAS has incorporated relevant feedback into the FIMA Bill.
SGX Group reports market statistics for December 2023
Derivatives traded volume rose 6% y-o-y
Explanatory Brief: The Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024
Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024
SGX Group to report 1H FY2024 results on 1 February 2024
SGX Group's FY2024 is from 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.
2023: A year of firsts for the Singapore stock market
MAS:Consumer Price Developments in November 2023
Reliance Industries Limited and DBS Bank India collaborate to promote Compressed Biogas project
Reliance have significantly invested in country-wide infra for production & distribution of CBG
Regulator's Column: What SGX RegCo expects of listed issuers when allotting excess rights shares
Vegrow raises US$46M in Series C funding round led by GIC
MAS Publishes Code of Conduct for Providers of Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) Rating and Data Products
MAS to Enhance the Policy Owners' Protection Scheme
SGX Group readies to list active ETFs
Speech by Pol de Win, Head of Global Sales and Origination, SGX Group at EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards Dinner 2023
Launch of Cross-border Real-time Payment Systems Connectivity between Singapore and Malaysia
MAS Launches Digital Platform for Seamless ESG Data Collection and Access
e-Conomy SEA 2023 report: Southeast Asia's digital economy is set to hit $100 billion in revenue
SGX Securities welcomes the listing of CGS Fullgoal CSI 1000 ETF under SZSE-SGX ETF link
"Doing Well, Doing Right, Doing Good"
- Opening Address by Mr Ravi Menon, Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, at SIAS Corporate Governance Conference on 6 November 2023
Hotel Investment Partners announces new investment from GIC
Hotel Investment Partners (HIP), a leading owner of resort hotels in Southern Europe, announces toda
Temasek redeems S$500 million 2.70% Temasek Bond due 2023
Mr Lawrence Wong appointed as Deputy Chairman of the GIC Board
DBS, Singapore Courts and National Council of Social Service unveil four winners from Hackathon for a Better World 2023
MAS Guidelines for Financial Institutions on Transition Planning for a Net Zero Economy
MAS Monetary Policy Statement - October 2023
INTRODUCTIONIn the April 2023 Monetary Policy Statement, MAS maintained the rate of appreciation of
DBS named Safest Bank in Asia for the 15th consecutive year by Global Finance
MAS Announces 19 Finalists for the AI in Finance Global Challenge under 2023 Global FinTech Hackcelerator
SGX FX wins maiden “Best FX Exchange APAC” at Euromoney Foreign Exchange Awards 2023
MAS' Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel Discuss Possible Financing Mechanisms to Better Support Decarbonisation of the Energy, Aviation and Maritime Transport Sectors
The Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) Sustainable Finance Advisory Panel (SFAP) met on 26
MAS Publishes Inaugural List of Domestic Systemically Important Insurers in Singapore
The D-SII framework will come into effect on 1 January 2024.
DBS and RESET Carbon Partner to scale up the adoption of decarbonisation solutions in Asia's manufacturing supply chain
MOU signed to facilitate opportunities for sustainable finance
SGX Group announces new structure to scale multi-asset business
Michael Syn, in his new role as President and Head of Global Markets Division, will oversee all asset classes
NTU, NUS, and Temasek to invest S$75 million to accelerate the commercialisation of deep tech ventures
Regulator's Column: Developing and executing a credible climate transition plan
Rising expectations on transition plans
H2 Green Steel raises €1.5 billion in equity to build the world’s first green steel plant
The private placement is co-led by new investor Hy24, together with existing investors Altor, GIC and Just Climate.
Straits Times Index (STI) quarterly review - September 2023
A full list of STI constituents can be found on the website.
Collection of the $10 Commemorative Coin for the 100th Birth Anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew (LKY100)
From 4 December, all uncollected and remaining coins will be made available to the general public.
DBS completes acquisition of Citi's consumer banking business in Taiwan
Transaction accelerates DBS Taiwan's consumer business growth by at least 10 years Propels DBS Taiwan's annual revenue past the SGD 1.3 billion mark
Written reply to Parliamentary Question on revised regulatory cap on retail deposits for digital full banks and other safeguards for consumers
MAS requires a digital full bank (DFB) to progressively build up its business model and risk management capabilities as it grows.
Report on the Management of the Government's Portfolio for the Year 2022/2023
GIC has raised liquidity and focused on finding investment opportunities with stable long-term returns.
Singapore Governance and Transparency Forum 2023 - Launch of the Singapore Governance and Transparency Index 2023
Guest-of-Honour Speech by Tan Boon Gin, CEO of SGX RegCo
Speech by Loh Boon Chye, CEO, SGX Group for Securities Market Opening to commemorate SID and SGX Group 25 years of Championing Good Governance
As an exchange sitting in the centre of Singapore's financial ecosystem, SGX Group has partnered with SID since its inception to champion excellence in corporate governance.
MAS Enables Online Nomination of Insurance Beneficiaries
Amendments have been made to the Insurance (Nomination of Beneficiaries) Regulations 2009, to enable insurers to provide these options from 2 January 2024.
GIC Invests in Aichi Logistics Facility Developed by Daiwa House Industry
SGX Group to report FY2023 results on 17 August 2023
SGX Group's FY2023 is from 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.
Transcript: Temasek Review 2023 Media Conference
The following is transcript of the Presentation of the Temasek Review 2023. The text should be read in conjunction with the slides shown in this transcript. It has been edited from delivery only for readability.
MAS and SFA invite nominations for 2023 Singapore FinTech Festival Global FinTech Awards
There will be a total of seven award categories and 16 winners of the Awards
Written reply to Parliamentary Questions on contributions and jobs created by family offices
MAS has yesterday just announced changes to the tax incentives for SFOs.
SGX Orb Awards to spotlight Asia's role in the future of finance
Spotlight this year is on how emerging technologies and ESG are shaping Asia’s role in the future of finance;Special category to accept submissions only from next-generation investors, broadening efforts to foster financial education
Weighted Average Green Revenue (WAGR): Integrating Climate Solutions into Portfolio Construction
Using WAGR, this paper analyses portfolio exposure to climate solutions, including size, growth, industries, green sectors, regions, and the level of ‘greenness’
”Asia is an important part of the transition equation“
Keynote Address by Loh Boon Chye, CEO, SGX Group, at 9th Annual Conference of the Principles 2023
NUS Asian Institute of Digital Finance partners GIC to boost PhD education in digital financial technology
This agreement marks the beginning of a new phase of collaboration between AIDF and GIC.
MAS Proposes Standards for Digital Money
The whitepaper was supported by the release of software prototypes that demonstrate the concept of Purpose Bound Money (PBM).
Investing in the Sustainable Cities of Tomorrow
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities;Innovating for the Future;So Every Generation Prospers
SGX Group reports market statistics for May 2023
◾ Active risk management and strong financial participation in iron ore bolster commodity derivatives volumes ◾ Equity market activity buoyant; secondary fund-raising continues
MAS Launches AI in Finance Challenge for the 2023 Global FinTech Hackcelerator
A technical judging round where finalists are expected to showcase the technical workings of their solutions to a review committee.
"Lifting all boats - Finance, Philanthropy, and Innovation"
Keynote Address by Ms Gillian Tan, Assistant Managing Director (Development & International) and Chief Sustainability Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Industrial gases specialist Messer fully takes over joint venture Messer Industries – long-term strategic partnership agreed with GIC
GIC takes a minority stake in Messer to support the company's long-term growth strategy
SGX Group welcomes CGS-CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. as Accredited Issue Manager
Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) is pleased to welcome CGS-CIMB Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. as a newly accredited Issue Manager.
Temasek Chairman's Statement on FTX Internal Review
Consumer Price Developments in April 2023
This April 2023 report contains an update of the latest consumer price developments in Singapore, prepared by MAS and the Ministry of Trade and Industry.
Brookfield India REIT and GIC form strategic partnership to acquire two Grade-A assets in India
The net asset value to US$2 billion.
SGX Group reports market statistics for April 2023
Uncertainties over interest rates and pace of China’s growth slow trading activity; Iron ore screen volume breaks record as financial participation accelerates
$10 Coin to Commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Mr Lee Kuan Yew
RAILPOOL and GIC expand partnership
MAS Imposes Further Additional Capital Requirement on DBS Bank for Disruption of Banking Services
GIC acquires six logistics facilities from Blackstone for more than US$800 million
'Future Forecast' storytelling competition invites youths to tell their stories on trends shaping the future
SGX FX named Best FX Exchange and Clearing House at FX Markets Asia Awards
MAS has not issued a directive – tacit or otherwise – to banks to keep quiet about the origins of wealth inflows
SGX Group reports market statistics for March 2023
GIC and Pagaya Technologies Extend Their Strategic Partnership for Years to Come
MAS Establishes Financial Sector Cloud Resilience Forum
The Role of REITs in Real Estate Allocations
China, Singapore conclude talks on upgraded FTA
Growth Opportunities of Alternative Investment Industry and its Ecosystem in Singapore
Opening Remarks by Michael Syn, Head of Equities, SGX Group, at the Singapore Trading Festival 2023
Highlights of the Week: GIC and Temasek
Gen Z investors prove their mettle at NUS-SGX Stock Pitch Competition 2023
Scaling up sustainable finance in Asia
Singapore's Banking System Remains Sound and Resilient
Singapore's GIC eyes new opportunities amid inflation, climate transition
Temasek and Other Shareholders Gives SATS a Boost to Acquire Worldwide Flight Services
Straits Times Index (STI) quarterly review - March 2023
INDUS Realty Trust to Be Acquired by Centerbridge Partners and GIC in a Transaction Valued at $868 Million
SGX RegCo issues Trade With Caution alert on the shares of Healthbank Holdings
MAS Imposes Due Diligence Requirements for Corporate Finance Advisers
GIC and Dream Industrial REIT Complete Acquisition of Summit Industrial Income REIT
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank and Monetary Authority of Singapore Deepen Cooperation in Financial Supervision
SGX Group reports market statistics for January 2023
GIC:Advancing Inclusive Capitalism
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank and Monetary Authority of Singapore Deepen Cooperation in Financial Supervision
Temasek redeems US$1.2 billion 2.375% Temasek Bond due 2023
SGX Group reports market statistics for December 2022
Consumer Price Developments in December 2022
Navigating the Global Transition
Singapore's MOF invested about S$70 billion in Temasek over last 20 years
SGX Group to report 1H FY2023 results on 9 February 2023
SINGAPORE'S GIC LEADS SOVEREIGN FUNDS AFTER BOOSTING SPENDING TO $40.3B IN 2022
SGX Group reports market statistics for November 2022
Temasek's top bid values Manipal Hospitals around Rs 40,000 crs-Rs 42,000 crs; Will TPG exit fully or hold on?
Court convicts Kenneth Goh Jia Poh for multiple offences under the Securities and Futures Act
Facilitating Asia’s Sustainability Transition
Keynote Speech by Loh Boon Chye, CEO, SGX Group
Temasek to open third European office in Paris
MAS Statement to Address Misconceptions in the Wake of Collapse of FTX
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) would like to address some questions and misconceptions that have arisen in the wake of the FTX.com (FTX) debacle.
Statement on FTX
Innovative technologies, including blockchain technology, are enablers with the potential to transform sectors and create a more connected world. The nascency of the blockchain and digital asset industry presents innumerable opportunities as well as significant risks.
Singapore's GIC, partner to buy Canadian REIT Summit for US$3.3 billion
Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC and Canada's Dream Industrial REIT will buy Canada's Summit Industrial Income REIT for about CUS$4.46 billion (US$3.30 billion), excluding debt, the companies said in separate statements on Monday.
Singapore FinTech Festival Kicks Off with Over 850 Expert Speakers and 450 FinTech Exhibitors
The seventh edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) kicks off today as an in-person event from 31 October to 4 November. Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi [1] , the theme of SFF 2022 is ‘Building Resilient Business Models amid Volatility and Change'.
Temasek to invest in new fund under Bill Gates-backed Breakthrough Energy Ventures
Temasek Holdings is taking part in a new fund under Breakthrough Energy Ventures, a climate-focused investor founded by Microsoft’s Bill Gates.
SGX Group reports market statistics for September 2022
Derivatives activity at all-time high as FX, commodities outperform STI constituent stocks, REITs boost securities market turnover
Singapore announces Five-Pronged Strategy to Counter the Financing of Terrorism
Singapore published a five-pronged strategy to prevent, detect, investigate, and enforce against terrorism financing (TF). The National Strategy for Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) provides a roadmap for the development of future action plans to combat TF.
Sani/Ikos Group enters new strategic partnership agreement with GIC valuing the business at €2.3bn
Sani/Ikos Group (SIG), the leading luxury beach resort group in the Mediterranean, and GIC, global institutional investor, have entered into a strategic partnership under which GIC will become the leading shareholder alongside SIG’s management team. The transaction values the Sani/Ikos Group at €2.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the 4th quarter of 2022, subject to customary regulatory approval.
TEMASEK, UBS FUNDS BACK VANKE SERVICES IPO AND MORE ASIA REAL ESTATE HEADLINES
Vanke aims to raise as much as $784 million selling shares of its Onewo unit.
SGX Group reports market statistics for August 2022
Increased risk-management activity drives derivatives volume Broad pickup in securities market turnover value
Skyroot Aerospace Raises $51 Million Led by GIC to Propel the New Future of Small Satellite Launches
Space-tech startup Skyroot Aerospace from India, successfully raised US$51 million Series-B funding round led by GIC, a leading global investment firm. This is the largest funding round ever in the Indian private Space-Tech sector, which validates Skyroot’s strengths in space technology and helps meet the burgeoning demand from the international small satellite markets.
Temasek to conduct $100M fundraising round for Animoca Brand
Temasek Holdings, a Singapore state-owned company is gearing up to conduct a $100 million fundraising. According to Bloomberg, this fundraising is for the venture capital company, Animoca Brands.
SGX-ST Listings Disciplinary Committee reprimands Aspen (Group) Holdings Limited,and some of its members
SGX-ST Listings Disciplinary Committee reprimands Aspen (Group) Holdings Limited, its Group CEO, Dato’ Murly Manokharan, and its Executive Directors, Dato’ Seri Nazir Ariff Bin Mushir Ariff and Ir. Anilarasu Amaranazan
GIC Housing Finance to raise up to Rs 2,500 crore via issue of bonds
The housing financier will seek approval from its shareholders on the capital raise plan in the upcoming annual general meeting on September 23, 2022
Dunearn Investments pares 2% stake in Devyani International for Rs 482 cr
Dunearn Investments (Mauritius) Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Temasek Holdings, on Tuesday divested over a 2 per cent stake in restaurant operator Devyani International for Rs 482 crore.
SGX Group reports market statistics for July 2022
Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) today released its market statistics for July 2022. Growth in iron ore trading activity lifted commodity derivatives volume to a four-month high, while secondary fundraising increased despite challenging market conditions.
Blackstone completes Rs 4,044-cr Sona stake sale; GIC, SBI MF top buyers
A clutch of institutional investors, including Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC, acquired a 13.6% stake held by US private equity major Blackstone in Sona BLW Precision Forgings for about Rs 4,044 crore.
Temasek invests in neobanking platform Fi as digital lending apps adhere to RBI's new rules
The fundraise is a part of Fi's larger Series C round. In June, parent company epiFi Technologies raised $45 million from existing investor Alpha Wave Global.
NSE IFSC-SGX Connect launched by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi
Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) and the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) announced today that the NSE IFSC-SGX Connect is ready to trade and clear Nifty equity derivatives for global institutions.
GIC invest in gigawatt-scale energy security and decarbonization solutions
Global investment firm Carlyle and GIC, and the green ammonia project development company Eneus Energy Limited, announce Carlyle and GIC’s strategic investment in Eneus to support the development of a 14GW+ pipeline.
Votorantim and Temasek Launch Strategic Partnership with New US$700M Fund to Invest in Brazil
New vehicle combines the track record of the two investment companies to explore growth opportunities in Brazil.
SGX Group and UK government’s sustainable development investment programme partner to mobilise public capital for emerging markets
SGX Group is collaborating with the UK government’s flagship development and climate investment programme, MOBILIST, to unlock the potential of public capital markets for sustainable finance MOBILIST is designed to support new issues through equity capital, technical assistance funding, and enhanced visibility through UK government platforms SGX Group is a key strategic partner for MOBILIST at the heart of a priority region for the UK government
SGX reports market statistics for February 2022 - Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Derivatives daily average volume rises to highest in almost two years Escalating crisis over Ukraine drives hedging activities in both commodity cargo and freight
Wealth Management Institute (WMI) Official Campus Opening Speech by Lim Chow Kiat, GIC CEO and Chairman of WMI | GIC Newsroom
At WMI's official campus opening on 9 February 2022
GIC Becomes Strategic Investor in InterContinental Energy, Leading Green Fuels Company | GIC Newsroom
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC (“GIC”), and InterContinental Energy (“ICE”), the leading dedicated green fuels company, announce GIC’s strategic equity investment in ICE.
Transcript: Ecosperity 2021 Closing Address by Ho Ching – A Sustainable Tomorrow Starts Today
first Singapore Sustainable Investing & Financing Conference (SSIFC)
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