GIC Pte

Fintech

GIC-backed South Korean super app to take on Grab and GoTo in Southeast Asia

The super app is seeking to enter Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines after venturing into Vietnam in 2019.
GIC to manage extra $185 bil in reserves - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Singapore economy

GIC to manage extra $185 bil in reserves

This comes after Singapore changed the way the central bank transfers excess foreign currency reserves to the firm.

M&A

Blackstone acquires GIC's $2.05 bil stake in Australian logistics trust

The deal adds to the private equity firm’s bets on warehousing globally.
Singapore to boost stock market with Temasek fund - THE EDGE SINGAPORE

Capital markets

Singapore to boost stock market with Temasek fund

The MAS is also involved in the effort, with the capital markets regulator planning to add to some of its existing measures.

Company in the news

GIC private equity MD Amit Kunal leaving to start a fund with AUM of US$500 mil to US$1 bil

Choo Koon Po, GIC’s vice president of private equity in Southeast Asia, is also leaving the firm to join Kunal

Company in the news

Temasek remains bullish on China in long term; looks to companies focusing on digitisation and e-commerce as well

Temasek is also looking at companies that focus on cyber-security providers and increased sustainability.
GIC said to be among bidders for Anbang hotel portfolio

Property

GIC said to be among bidders for Anbang hotel portfolio

NEW YORK (May 22): Brookfield Asset Management Inc. and Fortress Investment Group are among the bidders for a portfolio of 15 hotels owned by Anbang Insurance Group Co., according to people familiar with the sales process.

Tech

‘Bar is higher’ as tech shares soar, Singapore's GIC

(Apr 22): The head of Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund is undeterred by the sky-high valuations of tech companies.

Singapore wealth fund GIC 'hopeful' on ambitious Brazil pension plan

SINGAPORE (Mar 19): Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte has grown more optimistic about Brazil.

IPO

Singapore's shelved IPOs pile up as Summit, Qualitas struggle

SINGAPORE (Apr 24): Singapore initial public offerings sure are having trouble getting over the finish line these days.
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