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Sustainable stocks outperformed during pandemic

Sustainable stocks outperformed during pandemic

Nearly a third of STI stocks announced strategy changes that focus on sustainability and governance.

Lion Global Investors, OCBC Securities to list China-focused ETF in SGX

The IPO runs from 12 to 28 July issued at S$2.00 each unit.

'Expect regular disruptions in trading environment': Gan Kim Yong

Stronger links with China could help Singapore face these changes, the Minister of Trade and Industry said.

Sembcorp partners with UK firm for net-zero emissions power plant dev’t

The power plant is expected to generate about 300 megawatts of clean energy.

7 in 10 capital market firms to focus on risk management: survey

37% of firms said they identified new demands on risk management.

4 in 5 data chiefs regret not investing in data-driven initiatives

The same number believed the pandemic could have been better mitigated by these initiatives.

Bank of Singapore factors in ESG in loan quantum assessment

Those secured by a mutual fund with an ESG rating of AAA or AA will have their advance ratio increased by 5 ppt.

CapitaLand opens largest Raffles City dev't in Shanghai

Raffles City The Bund drew over 300,000 shoppers on opening day.

Chart of the Day: Bank stocks amongst strongest in H1 as locals average 19% of returns

DBS, OCBC, and UOB received net institutional and net proprietary inflows of $1.39b in Q1 and $468m in Q2.

Daily briefing: SG-AUS bubble possible by end-2021; Temasek assets jump 20%

And the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment sets out public sector targets for sustainability.

Market Update: STI up 0.46%

The Straits Times Index makes a recovery from last week's close.

UOBAM marks surge in online coporate investing

Clients' AUM on the online portal also surpassed S$1b (US$740m).

Mapletree Logistics Trust given option to buy logistics property in Changi

The proposed acquisition is expected to be completed by 3Q FY21/22.

SG bank stocks outpace global benchmarks

Bank stocks were amongst the strongest industries in the global stock market in the first half of the year.

Zalora to launch E-Commerce Booster Package for SMEs

Interested retailers can apply for the package until 16 November.