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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.
February 21, 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.
December 18, 2019
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
November 08, 2019
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.
October 18, 2019
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.
September 20, 2019
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.
August 19, 2019
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.
July 22, 2019
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.
July 05, 2019
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
July 05, 2019