Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Jul 9)
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DBS, Singtel help lift Temasek’s portfolio to record S$434 billion
TOTAL shareholder returns remain steady: 10-year return dips one point to 5% while 20-year figure comes in unchanged at 7%.
“WE TAKE a risk proportionate approach, and not a zero risk approach, because if we are overly kiasu, I think we will not be able to capture new opportunities,” says Chee.
Singapore sustainable bond issuances jump 80% to S$13.3 billion in 2024: MAS
THE central bank tilting its corporate bond portfolio towards less carbon-intensive exposures; to work with industry on talent development and explore nature-related opportunities.
Financial sector taps polytechnic talent with new pathways, 300 roles in pipeline
THE schemes give employers longer runways to identify potential hires, and reflect growing interest in moving beyond graduate-only hiring models in the sector.
COE premiums rise across the board; Cat A back up above S$100,000
THE first exercise for July also sees Cat B COEs for larger cars hit S$119,600, and the open Cat E, S$118,500.
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