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Moneysense kicks off campaign to promote financial resilience
Moneysense kicks off campaign to promote financial resilience
A seminar will be held from 20 October to 8 December.
ESG launches enhanced green financing scheme
This provides 70% risk-sharing to support lending by partner FIs.
SPH REIT net property income up 11.4% YoY
Its distribution per unit is up 98% YoY to 5.40 cents for FY2021.
Lendlease partners with Stora Enso for sustainable construction materials
A new studio for sustainable timber products will be built in Milan, Italy.
Market update: STI up 1.27%
Genting Singapore showed the most growth.
DBS, NTU launch program to help SMEs expand to APAC
About 30 SMEs are expected to participate in the first run of the ELT.
AIMS APAC REIT acquires largest asset Woolworths HQ
The acquisition will grow its AUM by 26.6% to $2.1b.
ST Engineering to acquire TransCore for $3.62b
The acquisition is set to bolster smart city growth.
MAS, Singapore banks build digital platform against money laundering
This will allow sharing of customer and transaction data on money laundering cases.
SG remains committed to reopening: Wong
He said they will also continue to protect lives and livelihoods.
Singpost to adopt cashless payment for GST and duties on overseas items
The company will no longer collect cash-on-delivery of GST liable items.
Residential property index up 0.9% to 165 points in Q3
The percentage represents an increase of 1.5 points.
High time for MAS to amplify investigative powers: law firms
The proposed amendment will strengthen MAS’ power in multiple acts.
5 of 10 Singaporean consumers won't buy from unethical suppliers
One of their considerations is environmentally sustainable practices.
Survival of the fittest: 6 of 10 businesses in survival mode due to pandemic volatility
41% also considered closing their businesses from January to August 2021.
Market update: STI down 1.1%
HongkongLand USD and Jardine C&C showed the most growth.
Three initiatives to expand SG’s green finance ecosystem
There is a huge opportunity in the market for voluntary carbon credits.
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