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NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds
NUS, UOB, Northern Trust launch blockchain token for green bonds
NUS’ strategy includes a three-year Memorandum of Understanding with Northern Trust to develop solutions in ESG finance.
ST Engineering secures contract for Walk-to-Work vessel by 2027
It will feature motion-compensated gangway and a 10-ton crane.
Family-sized home demand to spur non-landed segment growth in 2025
Rental growth is expected to range between 1% and 3% in 2025.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI down 0.26%; Top stock is Singtel
Singtel is the top stock with a 1.63% increase.
Singapore leads SEA fintech funding with $995m raised in 2024
The city also led fintech funding in Q3 2024.
SingPost leadership change won’t derail divestment strategy
The company is still expected to sell Famous Holdings and SingPost Centre.
Tuan Sing CEO raises stake with 1.38 million share purchase
The shares were bought at $0.27 apiece.
Natural Cool Holdings acquires remaining 49% stake in iFocus for $2.94m
The company will buy 136,639 ordinary shares in two tranches.
PropertyGuru Group appoints Lewis Ng as new CEO
It will be effective in March.
Civmec gives update on Luerssen Australia acquisition
Civmec entered into a non-binding agreement for the acquisition.
COSCO Shipping taps Wang Shan He as new chairman
He was also appointed as executive director and president of the company.
WTW launches cyber insurance facility in Singapore, Hong Kong
AI was ranked amongst the top five emerging risks in Asia.
Clearbridge Health completes placement of 309.5 million shares
The company’s total issued shares have increased to 2.17 billion shares.
Travelite Holdings’ founder acquires 1 million shares
He now holds a total of 38.57 million shares.
DBS redeems $1b perpetual securities at 3.30% on 27 February
The securities were issued under the 2020 US$3b Global Medium Term Note Programme.
NTUC, SNEF partner to double certified HR professionals by 2025
NTUC is also working with HR professionals to flag out potentially unfair practices.
Personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8.5b by 2029
In 2024, PA&H insurance growth is forecast at 8.9%.
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