GIC

Budget 2020

Singapore leans more heavily on returns from GIC, MAS, Temasek

SINGAPORE (Feb 21): The net investment returns contri­bution (NIRC) is expected to be the single largest contributor to Sin­gapore’s coffers this year under Budget 2020.

M&A

GIC joins other big name investors to acquire stake in American Express travel unit

(Dec 18): American Express Global Business Travel said Carlyle Group and several big name investors are buying a stake in the corporate travel company.

Global Economy

Briefs

SINGAPORE (Nov 11): “The system of making capitalism work well for most people is broken.” — Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund Bridgewater Associates

M&A

GIC acquires PB6 office tower in Paris for undisclosed sum

SINGAPORE (Oct 18): Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC announced Friday it has acquired PB6, a Grade A office tower in Paris.

Global Economy

GIC chief has just rang the alarm, again

(Sept 20): The head of one of the world’s largest sovereign wealth funds wants to get one thing straight – markets are becoming increasingly dire and investors face a very uncertain future.

Sovereign wealth funds

GIC acquires 25.1% stake in $4 bil Sydney office property trust

SINGAPORE (Aug 19): Sovereign wealth fund GIC announced Monday it is acquiring a 25.1% stake in Lendlease International Towers Sydney Trust (LLITST) from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Australia-listed Lendlease Group.

M&A

CVC and GIC said to be among firms eyeing stake in Euroclear

(July 22): Buyout firm CVC Capital Partners and Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC are among firms considering bids for a stake in the US$6.4 billion ($8.7 billion) European settlements giant Euroclear, according to people familiar with the matter.

In print this week

GIC braces for lower returns amid challenging investment outlook

SINGAPORE (July 5): The pressure is on for Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC.

Global Markets

GIC cautious in light of challenging investment outlook; returns for 20-year period at 3.4%

SINGAPORE (July 8): Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC is treading carefully as the investment outlook turns more challenging. This comes as high valuations, slowing global growth and significant uncertainties could potentially lead to lower returns
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