Business
Making SGX small and mid-caps great again: MAS-appointed funds can lead the charge
Many of 240 such stocks neglected despite robust fundamentals; nine funds named so far under S$5b scheme to energise local equity could…
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Justice Dept. indicts Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick on charges of stealing $5M in relief funds
U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida has been indicted on charges accusing her of stealing $5 million in federal disaster funds…
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NPR to get $36 million in government funds to operate U.S. public radio system
National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in grant money to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system…
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Crypto giants moved billions in illegal funds despite crackdown
Regulators and law enforcement have tried to push crypto exchanges to implement anti-money laundering safeguards WHEN US President Donald…
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Ex-CNB Officer Jailed for Misappropriating Funds Seized from Arrested Suspects in Singapore
A former Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) investigation officer was sentenced to 13 months' jail on Friday, November 14, after he…
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Cornell strikes deal with Trump to restore research funds
Cornell University has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to restore $250 million in federal funding after a pause due to…
Business
Global private equity funds consider return to China as investors pivot from US
Private equity-backed deals targeting Chinese companies have totalled US$25 billion so far this year Global private equity partners are…
Business
CJ ENM and Far EasTone Lead Launch of Twin Content Funds at Taiwan Creative Content Fest
The 2025 Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF) got down to business with the unveiling of two global-facing investment vehicles — the…
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Trump signals SNAP will be funded after judges rule contingency funds be used
President Trump said he's looking into whether he can legally fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program after a federal judge…
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Senate Democrats condemn Trump for not using contingency funds for food stamps during shutdown
Senate Democrats on Wednesday called it "illegal" that the Trump administration wasn't using emergency funds to pay for food stamps during…
Business
The 10 top-performing ETFs on SGX in Q3; China funds dominate
Singapore Exchange’s (SGX) third quarter recorded robust results on the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, according to a report released…
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White House won't say if emergency funds would rescue SNAP during shutdown
Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, insisted Friday that the Trump administration is doing everything it can to…
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NUS selling US$500 million of PE, property funds to manage liquidity, China exposure
Sales of such portfolios often come with a discount to the net asset value in return for getting the capital sooner The National…
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Sovereign wealth funds, including Singapore’s GIC, drive biggest deals in US$3.5 trillion M&A year
Rainmakers at the top investment banks say they expect the flurry of takeovers to continue Deep-pocketed sovereign wealth funds are…
Business
UBS tightens scrutiny of client funds mainly in Singapore and Hong Kong amid regulatory pressure: sources
The Zurich-based lender is using Deloitte and KPMG to help screen client documentation UBS Group is increasing scrutiny of the sources of…
Business
Hedge funds are using options to bet on year-end US dollar gain
Hedge funds worldwide look to be favouring the US dollar in the option market as they bet that the currency’s rebound versus most major…
Business
LG’s India IPO is said to attract Abu Dhabi, Norway, Singapore wealth funds
The South Korean company will start taking orders from public investors on Tuesday and is expected to be listed on local bourses on Oct 14…
Business
Income funds with higher yields as lower rates weigh on investors: Morningstar
Investors seeking steady income streams are reassessing their options as the yields on Singapore Treasury bills (T-bills) plummet this…
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Fed funds rate seen edging higher within range as costs rise
The effective federal funds rate, which has held near the bottom of the US Federal Reserve’s target range for its benchmark over the past…
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CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s Americans in Paris Returns With a Mix of Newbies and Alumni
The CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund’s “Americans in Paris” will return to France’s capital city Oct. 4 and 5. This time, there will be 10 previous…
Business
Global funds cut holdings of Chinese bonds to lowest since 2021
Overseas investors also cut their exposure to negotiable certificate of deposits in August Overseas funds offloaded Chinese sovereign…
Business
Openspace Ventures rebrands as Openspace Capital, launches two new funds
The equity growth offering seeks to tap MAS’ EQDP, while the private credit strategy presents companies with more options for capital…
Business
Asia’s record stock rally may unravel as tariffs bite, funds say
The current levies include 34% on China, 50% on India, 19% on Indonesia and 15% on Japan The record-breaking rally in Asian stocks is set…
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Australian pension funds to expand use of forex hedging as size grows
Australian pension funds will have to expand the use of foreign exchange hedging as the sector is likely to grow in size to become the…