Temasek

Temasek-backed Amber’s acquisition of Singapore crypto exchange triggers legal fee dispute

High Court rules consultant is owed US$803,664 after fintech firm tries to avoid paying advisory fee after distressed sale

Sustainable infrastructure projects account for a growing share of the portfolio of projects in more recent issuances of infrastructure asset-backed securities.

Blending developed and emerging-market assets draws more private capital to South-east Asia’s energy transition

This is what Clifford Capital has found after seven years of issuing infrastructure asset-backed securities

CapitaLand Investment CEO Lee Chee Koon says any potential merger might take time and must make strategic sense.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

The dating game: Why a CapitaLand-Mapletree merger could turn into a marriage of inconvenience

A union of the two Temasek stalwarts would essentially bring together two different souls who have little cultural DNA in common

STT GDC operates six data centre facilities in Singapore, including at one-north (pictured).
BT EXPLAINS

A S$13.8 billion data centre prize: Why KKR, Singtel and GIC want Temasek-backed STT GDC

The deal could potentially transform Singtel into a data centre powerhouse.

GIC is in the midst of a shakeup of its external managers department while Temasek has contacted a wider pool of hedge funds for potential investments.

GIC, Temasek revamp how they deal with hedge funds

Temasek said last year it invested in about 10 hedge funds

Comparing GIC’s performance against Temasek’s is not just comparing apples to oranges; it is comparing a shield to a sword, say the writers.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to sovereign finance

In a volatile world, the strength of a sovereign wealth fund lies in its ability to fulfil its specific, sovereign purpose

In January, several questions were raised in Parliament about whether GIC and Temasek have been generating satisfactory risk-adjusted returns.

What’s up with GIC and Temasek’s performance?

GIC and Temasek’s trailing performance has been a hot topic of discussion in Singapore. Senior correspondent Ben Paul sifts through key issues.

Ten Vietnamese university-linked startups will share US$250,000 in UniVentures prizes, funded by Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures.

Vietnam-Singapore partnership seen as catalyst for scaling sustainable innovation

Singapore-backed initiatives such as UniVentures strengthen bilateral ties by preparing Vietnamese startups for regional expansion

It does not seem to be the right moment for GIC or Temasek to pursue higher returns by embracing more risk.
MARK TO MARKET

Don’t meddle with GIC, Temasek’s mandates

But, more granular information about their performance could help foster trust among their stakeholders