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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.
MAS poses global challenge to accelerate responsible AI solutions
Up to three winners will receive S$50,000 each.
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.
Ascendas REIT divests 3 logistics properties in Australia
Proceeds of the divestments are at $128.7m.
Commentary
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