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Banking & finance
MAS to dangle sweetener for family offices; banks urged to give better returns on deposits
“We need to make it easy for customers to shift their money into high-yielding assets... A year ago I was a little concerned.”
June 28, 2023
Banking & finance
MAS to recognise single-family offices' contributions to charity, blended finance, climate solutions: Tharman
“We need higher levels of investment over a long period of time to solve the world’s largest challenges.”
June 23, 2023
Sustainability
Misallocation of capital biggest challenge in reaching net zero: Ecosperity Week panel
Asia contributes to more than half of the world’s emissions, but is at the core of the solution: Ecosperity Week
June 09, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Attracting blended finance and transition finance guidance key focuses at Ecosperity Week
Compared to the jam-packed conferences of years past, this year’s edition — which wrapped on June 8 — was a quieter affair.
June 08, 2023
Singapore news
'Humbled' Tharman steps up to lead at a time of evolving challenges
Senior Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced on June 8 that he will run for Singapore's presidency
June 08, 2023
Singapore news
Tharman Shanmugaratnam to run for president in Singapore’s next election
The election is slated to be held by Sept 13.
June 08, 2023
Banking & finance
'We need financial regulation as a major public policy tool': Tharman
Tharman says this requires “shifting mindsets” about the role of central banks and financial regulators.
June 08, 2023
Company in the news
Singapore monitors short-sellers after Adani-Hindenburg saga
In Singapore, at least two major companies have come under attack from short-sellers.
March 05, 2023
Sustainability
MAS to mobilise capital for net zero transition through public and private partnerships
During the conference, the MAS announced the launch of a $5 million grant to fund sustainability projects.
October 04, 2022
Geopolitics
A 'much safer world' if China integrates with the US economy: Tharman
“I always hold my breath when people say it is Asia’s century. Expect the unexpected.”
September 22, 2022