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Global Industrial Company Raises Dividend But Faces Short-Term Margin Pressure: Global Industrial faces challenges in managing freight costs due to volatility in ...
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GIC ups stake in broker Miller: GIC, the Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, has become the majority shareholder in Miller, the specialist insurance and ...
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Vedanta’s Sterlite Said to Transfer Three Power Projects to GIC Venture: Sterlite Power Transmission Ltd., a privately-held unit of mining company Vedanta Ltd. ...
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Paid articlePaid Google Billionaire Family Office Hires GIC Alum for Green Deals: The family office of Google co-founder Sergey Brin has hired the former head of sustainability ...
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Paid articlePaid EQT Hires Blackstone, GIC Alum Agrawal for Core Infrastructure: EQT AB hired Saumil Agrawal as a managing director within its active core infrastructure team.
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Singapore Wealth Fund Shuffles Leadership, Names COO: Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte. reshuffled the roles of some senior executives as part of a ...
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Scammers use fake blue ticks on Telegram to pose as SGX, financial professionals: ST discovered at least seven Telegram groups impersonating SGX or GIC.
straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/scammers-use-fake-blue-ticks-on-telegram-to-mimic-sgx-financial-professionals
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund emerged as the world’s most active sovereign investor last year, boosting its deal activity even as most global peers including GIC and Temasek slashed spending
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-01-01/saudi-fund-outpaces-singapore-s-gic-with-31-6-billion-splurge
$8 trillion private equity industry faces ‘real cultural change’ as sources say investors are pulling funding amid a deal apocalypse
fortune.com/2024/01/16/private-equity-industry-8-trillion-limited-partners-cultural-change-funding/
Canada Study Permit: Student Direct Stream financial requirement in and outside Quebec
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Canada Study Permit: Student Direct Stream financial requirement in and outside Quebec
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GIC Seeks to Sell Hilton Hotel in Japan for Over $580 Million: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is considering selling a 1,053-room hotel in western Japan ...
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GIC-backed Coda offers fresh alternative to Big Tech app stores: SINGAPORE -- Coda Payments, a fintech startup backed by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund ...
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PIF, GIC Among Funds That Bought Signa’s Equity-Like Securities: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Singapore’s GIC Pte are among the investors listed as ...
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Paid articlePaid GIC (GIC SP) In Talks to Invest in Apollo’s (APO) Atlas SP Unit: Singaporean sovereign-wealth fund GIC is in talks to invest in Atlas SP Partners ...
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Paid articlePaid Goldman, GIC Differ on Whether Inflation Is Risk or Opportunity: Inflation is the biggest risk to the global economy and that’s providing opportunities for ...
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Singapore's GIC buys 35% stake in European hotel operator HIP: Singapore's sovereign wealth fund GIC has invested in a 35% stake in Hotel Investment Partners ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/singapores-gic-buys-35-stake-european-hotel-operator-hip-2023-11-01/
Malaysia’s Petronas to invest $1.6bn in Indian green ammonia : Deal aims to produce 5mn tonnes by 2030 in five Indian states, with exports within two years
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Amid stock and bond market volatility, the GIC outlook could hardly be brighter: The Bank of Canada’s interest rate finessing is working out quite well for some
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Skiing in Japan is getting a $1.4 billion upgrade: Ken Chan, the former Japan head of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, aims to invest $1 ...
japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/10/17/japan-skiing-upgrade/
Singapore’s GIC ditched Vista stake after founder’s tax scandal: Sovereign wealth fund’s move underlines reputational risks faced by buyout firms
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GIC must grasp new opportunities in changing world: Lawrence Wong: NEW YORK - Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC must grasp new opportunities in a changing ...
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Skiing in Japan Is Getting a $1.4 Billion Upgrade Close to Tokyo: Ken Chan, the former Japan head of Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, is planning a snowy ...
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DPM Lawrence Wong to be appointed deputy chairman of GIC: The role was left vacant after Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam stepped down in July to stand as a candidate ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/dpm-lawrence-wong-to-be-appointed-deputy-chairman-of-gic
Cinven bought Eurovita bonds from GIC, others to help liquidation, source says: Private equity firm Cinven has agreed to buy back 160 million euros ($170 ...
reuters.com/markets/europe/cinven-bought-eurovita-bonds-gic-others-help-liquidation-source-2023-09-26/
Exclusive: Singapore's GIC among bidders vying for stake in Vietnam's third largest grocery chain - sources
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Quick Glance: Exclusive: Singapore's GIC Bids for Stake in Vietnam's Third Largest Grocery Chain
- Singapore's GIC is bidding for up to 20% stake in grocery chain Bach Hoa Xanh, owned by Vietnam's retail giant Mobile World Investment (MWG.HM).
- The deal is nearing completion and will be finalized soon.
- The potential deal would increase competition in Vietnam's retail market.
- Mobile World decided to proceed with the planned sale after delaying it earlier this year due to unfavorable market conditions.
GIC-Backed Line Man Wongnai Said to Gear Up for $300 Million IPO: Line Man Wongnai, an on-demand delivery app in Thailand, has started preparations for an ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-26/gic-backed-line-man-wongnai-said-to-gear-up-for-300-million-ipo
| National Post: The Global Imams Council, which has a Montrealer as its president, condemned the “genocidal antisemitism" of Hamas
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It’s raining 5 per cent GICs – even the big banks are offering them: There’s some good news right now for investors
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PM Lee pays tribute to Richard Hu, says Singapore owes its gratitude to late finance minister
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Quick Glance: Richard Hu, Singapore's Longest-Serving Finance Minister, Passes Away at 96
- Former Cabinet minister and Singapore's longest-serving finance minister Richard Hu Tsu Tau passed away at the age of 96.
- His death was announced in a Facebook post on Friday night by Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
- Dr. Hu held the position from 1985 to 2001.
- He served as the director of marketing of Shell Singapore and general manager of Shell West Malaysia, becoming the first Asian to be appointed director in the Shell Group. He was later promoted to chairman of Shell Malaysia in 1974 and Shell Singapore in 1977.
Singapore Wealth Fund GIC, Hy24 Invest in Green-Hydrogen Firm InterContinental: Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte and green hydrogen fund Hy24 are ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-26/singapore-wealth-fund-and-hy24-invest-in-green-hydrogen-company
GIC Weighs Sale of Tokyo Building for More Than $2 Billion: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is considering the sale of a top-grade Tokyo skyscraper and ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-05/gic-weighs-sale-of-tokyo-office-tower-for-more-than-2-billion
Lee can’t fade away in scandal-plagued Singapore: Succession is a delicate and potentially violent topic for leaders. In Singapore, succession planning is quite ...
asiatimes.com/2023/09/lee-cant-fade-away-in-scandal-plagued-singapore/
Singapore’s New President Does Not Imply a Mandate for the PAP: Tharman Shanmugaratnam’s landslide victory may seem like an endorsement of the ruling People’s ...
thediplomat.com/2023/09/singapores-new-president-does-not-imply-a-mandate-for-the-pap/
GIC-Led Group, INA Consortium Vie for Jasa Marga Unit’s Stake: A consortium led by GIC Pte and another group headed by Indonesia Investment Authority are among ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-10-09/gic-led-group-ina-consortium-vie-for-jasa-marga-unit-s-stake
GIC Is ‘Doubling Down’ on Some China Investments, CEO Says: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is “doubling down” on some sectors in China as it remains ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-13/gic-is-doubling-down-on-some-china-investments-ceo-says-lmh6b21w
Bonds are brutal and stocks are sinking - does a 10-year GIC sound good right about now?
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Paid articlePaid 7 things to know about Tharman Shanmugaratnam – the former Singapore DPM who could be President
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Quick Glance: Shorter Work Weeks for Better Work-Life Balance and Economic Growth: Tharman
- Shorter work weeks can help Singaporeans cope with the pressures of life here.
- However, higher productivity is necessary to prevent negative impact on the economy.
- Flexible working arrangements should become the "new norm" to provide more free time.
- Achieving this without harming the economy is possible through increased productivity and more efficient systems at work.
"I will give my very best", says presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song after receiving certificate of eligibility
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I am standing for president to protect three treasures: Ng Kok Song: SINGAPORE - If elected as president, Mr Ng Kok Song aims to protect Singapore’s three ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/i-am-standing-for-president-to-protect-three-treasures-ng-kok-song
‘I’m not looking for fame, power, money’: Ng Kok Song wants to safeguard reserves and let people vote
straitstimes.com/singapore/i-m-not-looking-for-fame-power-money-ng-kok-song-wants-to-safeguard-reserves-and-let-people-vote
How much are you giving up in returns when you buy GICs from an online broker?: Your local bank branch probably has a special rate of 5 per cent or more on terms ...
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Paid articlePaid I know how to be involved effectively without being disruptive: Presidential candidate Ng Kok Song
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Life after the Istana: What former Singapore presidents did after stepping down from role
asiaone.com/singapore/life-after-istana-what-former-singapore-presidents-did-after-stepping-down-role
Tan Kin Lian says he has necessary experience to safeguard Singapore’s reserves: During his tenure as NTUC Income's CEO, its assets grew from $28 million in ...
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/tan-kin-lian-says-he-has-necessary-experience-to-safeguard-singapore-s-reserves
Singapore's GIC acquires nine Carrefour assets in Brazil
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/DealStreetAsia/Singapore-s-GIC-acquires-nine-Carrefour-assets-in-Brazil
George Goh 'made a mistake' about role of the CIO in investment management businesses: Ng Kok Song
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ng-kok-song-george-goh-made-mistake-cio-role-gic-3679651
GIC Said to Consider Selling Stake in The Dalmore Scotch Maker: Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte is considering selling its stake in the Philippines’ ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-09-13/gic-said-to-consider-selling-stake-in-the-dalmore-scotch-maker
'Presidency is not a kindergarten': George Goh emphasises seriousness about running for president
asiaone.com/singapore/presidency-not-kindergarten-george-goh-emphasises-seriousness-about-running-president
Carlyle Group stake purchase values Quest Global at $2 bln, sources say: U.S. private equity firm Carlyle Group (CG.O) has agreed to purchase a minority stake in ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/carlyle-group-acquire-minority-stake-quest-global-2bln-valuation-sources-2023-08-08/
Presidential hopefuls must be very clear about the powers of the elected President: Ng Kok Song
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/presidential-election-ng-kok-song-gic-certificate-eligibility-influence-policies-3675936
Why GICs may not be the best choice despite their high rates : Rates for guaranteed investment certificates are the highest they’ve been in years ...
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Paid articlePaid Some global investors skip Ant's buyback after valuation slumps 70% - Bloomberg News
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Former GIC chief investment officer Ng Kok Song announces bid to run for President
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Quick Glance: Ng Kok Song Runs for Presidency in Singapore
- Singapore faces uncertain and difficult future.
- Ng Kok Song served as GIC's CIO from 2007 until retirement.
- He currently serves as the Executive Chairman of Avanda Investment Management, a company he co-founded.
- Ng played a critical role in managing GIC's investments in public markets and significant expansion of investment capability.
'No one regarded Ong Teng Cheong as less independent': Tharman on presidents having past associations with PAP
asiaone.com/singapore/no-one-regarded-ong-teng-cheong-less-independent-tharman-shanmugaratnam-presidents-having-past-association-pap
Quick Glance: Tharman officially launches presidential bid for a new era
- Tharman Shanmugaratnam, former senior minister of Singapore, officially launches his presidential bid.
- Tharman emphasizes the challenges facing Singapore and the need to avoid becoming a divided society.
- With 22 years of political experience, Tharman sees his role as president in unifying people.
- Ho KwonPing, one of Tharman's endorsers, praises Tharman's ability to address important global issues.
GIC’s annualised real return at highest since 2015; to invest more in infrastructure amid economic headwinds
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gic-2023-annualised-real-return-highest-2015-infrastructure-investments-3652576
Quick Glance: GIC Invests in China After Record Returns
- Best investment performance in eight years
- Wealth fund remains committed to China
- Increase in allocation to private credit
Singapore's GIC boosts infrastructure investment in India, Vietnam: SINGAPORE -- Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC is focusing on infrastructure ...
asia.nikkei.com/Business/Finance/Singapore-s-GIC-boosts-infrastructure-investment-in-India-Vietnam
Ex-GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song on his firm, his motivations and the reserves
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/ex-gic-investment-chief-ng-kok-song-on-his-firm-his-motivations-and-the-reserves
The 6-per-cent GIC has arrived, but it won’t stay long: There’s signs of lower rates rapidly approaching
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/carrick-on-money/article-the-6-per-cent-gic-has-arrived-but-it-wont-stay-long/
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#FPUnpacked : Singapore will vote to elect its next president for the next six years. Three candidates running for the largely ceremonial role of president ... Show more
After picking up meditation at 40, Ng has been meditating twice a day for 25 minutes each time.
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Singapore Sovereign Fund GIC Cuts Key Quant Unit in Investment Team Overhaul: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has scaled back a core quantitative unit ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-28/gic-cuts-key-quant-unit-in-tough-overhaul-of-investment-teams
Ng Kok Song's presidency eligibility depends on his GIC role, interpretation of Constitution: Lawyers
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/ng-kok-song-gic-chief-investment-officer-qualify-president-candidate-3642366
'There's a difference between the establishment and the ruling party': Ng Kok Song on being non-partisan
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/presidential-election-ng-kok-song-theres-difference-between-establishment-and-ruling-party-3648181
Presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song on the time he said no to Lee Kuan Yew: During his 27 years with sovereign wealth fund GIC, presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song had ...
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Former GIC investment chief Ng Kok Song ‘deliberating’ bid for Singapore presidency
straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/former-gic-investment-chief-ng-kok-song-deliberating-bid-for-presidency
On Sunday (July 23), former GIC chief investment officer and presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song visited the Central Sikh Temple. During this visit ... Show more bit.ly/44zGsrp
Is presidential hopeful Ng Kok Song pro-establishment, given his experience in organisations like GIC and MAS? He answered reporters on Wednesday (Jul 19).
High interest rates can help parents earn an A+ grade for managing a child’s RESP
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Paid articlePaid Money has flooded into GIC and savings accounts – are people playing it too safe?
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Paid articlePaid Presidential candidate should not have worked in government-linked firm or sovereign wealth fund: George Goh
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McDonald's China owners Carlyle, Trustar plan $4 bln exit - Bloomberg News: Carlyle Group Inc (CG.O) and Trustar Capital are planning to raise $4 billion from ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/mcdonalds-china-owners-carlyle-trustar-plan-4-bln-exit-bloomberg-news-2023-07-13/
The new rule of GIC investing: Don’t settle for 5 per cent : How to benefit from a summer to remember
theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/carrick-on-money/article-the-new-rule-of-gic-investing-dont-settle-for-5-per-cent/
Paid articlePaid Genus Power Infrastructures stock jumps 19% today, hits all-time high after Singapore’s GIC joint venture
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Singapore Deputy PM Wong Named Chair of MAS, GIC Committee: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will become chairman of the central bank as well as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-03/singapore-names-wong-central-bank-chairman-to-succeed-tharman
Korea's sovereign wealth fund posts 8.25 percent return in H1 : Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), the country's sovereign wealth fund, has posted an 8 ...
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