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SGX, OneConnect address ESG reporting needs
SGX, OneConnect address ESG reporting needs
The platform will simplify and facilitate ESG disclosure process of SGX-listed companies.
Inflation returns to positive territory in January
Prices pick up for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Local job openings rise: report
Singapore’s hiring situation is seeing an upward trend amidst pandemic.
PropNex profits grew 47% in 2020, crosses 9,000 mark in sales force
This was led by domestic demand in private residential and public housing.
IBM, Accredify to help enable organisations return to work
IBM’s Digital Health Pass will integrate with Accredify’s Digital Health Passport.
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And three former Shell employees charged with bribing vessel inspectors.
LCH extends central clearing of SORA derivatives to 21 years
The Monetary Authority of Singapore is set to extend the tenor of daily SORA derivatives to 20 years.
City Developments acquires majority stake in Shenzen Tech Park
It has entered into an agreement with Chinese-based Sincere Property Group and two entities of China Ping An.
Haw Par FY2020 earnings fell 34% to $119.8m
Its revenue for the year dropped 54.5% YoY to $111m.
SembMarine registers $390m net loss in H2 2020
Turnover for the same period dropped 54.9% to $604.1m.
MC Payment launches on Catalist
The fintech company is the first digital payments services firm listed on the SGX.
Data analytics firm TigerGraph to open Singapore office
The company has a market presence in China.
Digital analytics platform for local firms to be launched
It will measure mental health, productivity, amongst others.
Amundi introduces flagship funds to bolster retail offering
It will meet the evolving needs of investors amidst an uncertain market. Asset manager Amundi has launched three flagship funds to retail investors in Singapore in order to meet the evolving needs of retail investors amidst an uncertain market, the company announced.
Web threats in Singapore increased 82% in 2020: report
This might be due to a rushed implementation of work-from-home setup.
CBRE launches $21m sale of two adjoining freehold sites
The properties consist of a boutique hotel and a residential block.
GLP secures largest sustainability-linked loan in APAC
ING acted as coordinator and GLP’s ESG advisor for the deal.
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