Markets & Investing
Genesis Alternative Ventures raises $163m for SEA venture debt fund
Genesis Alternative Ventures raises $163m for SEA venture debt fund
                                                                                                 
                        
                          It has already deployed US$20m venture loans to start-ups across the region. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Playbook Partners launches $250m growth capital
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The group already raised $130m from global investors.
                    
                                        
                    
                Mapletree Logistics Trust to divest three Malaysian properties for $48m
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The three properties are Linfox, Celestica Hub, and Zentraline.
                    
                                        
                    
                Syfe launches first Downside Protected S&P 500 portfolio in S'pore
                                                                                                 
                        
                          It utilises ETFs to limit potential downturns. 
                    
                                        
                    
                UOB Kay Hian purchase 11,000 shares in UOBKH Securities Thailand
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Price per share is at $0.20.  
                    
                                        
                    
                Digital Core REIT to acquire add'l interest in Frankfurt facility
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The group currently holds 49.9% interest in the data centre. 
                    
                                        
                    
                CIHL share price surge triggers SGX query
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Share price of the company surged 116% on 6 September
                    
                                        
                    
                Don Agro requests a trading halt
                                                                                                 
                        
                          It issued the request on 9 September, 7:42 am.
                    
                                        
                    
                Why angel investors remain optimistic despite startup failure rate
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Nearly half reported positive gains, with 22% experiencing losses, whilst 36.1% did not track.
                    
                                        
                    
                Singaporean property investors face tougher tax rules in Australia
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The tax update could lead to penalties and reassessments potentially reaching tens of thousands of dollars.
                    
                                        
                    
                Wing Tai chairman’s wife acquires 70,000 shares
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The financial details of the purchase were not disclosed.
                    
                                        
                    
                Noel Gifts CEO buys additional 252,800 shares
                                                                                                 
                        
                          His total interest in the group is now at 46.72%. 
                    
                                        
                    
                CICT fully redeems $150m fixed rate notes at 3.05% due 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The notes were issued under the US$2b Euro Medium Term Note Programme.
                    
                                        
                    
                Tuan Sing CEO buys additional 900,600 shares from Nuri Holdings
                                                                                                 
                        
                          This increases his total interest in the company to 53.89%. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Singapore investors lag in retirement planning
                                                                                                 
                        
                          Only four in 10 have started planning for retirement.
                    
                                        
                    
                CLI aims to 'more than double' India funds under management by 2028
                                                                                                 
                        
                          As of 30 June, CLI's FUM in India was $7.4b.
                    
                                        
                    
                CICT solidifies position as Singapore's largest retail landlord with 50% ION Orchard stake acquisition
                                                                                                 
                        
                          The company’s total portfolio value will increase to $26.4b from $24.5b.
                    
                                        
                    
                 
                                 
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
								 
								 
						 
								 
								 
						 
						 
				 
								 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                
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