FeaturedLogisticsMapletree buys two portfolios of logistics assets in the US worth $3 bnIFM CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 30, 2021 This brings the property developer’s global logistics AUM to $18.7 bn... Read more
Asset ManagementFeaturedCrypto asset management firm Cobo raises $40 mn to accelerate DFaaS developmentIFM CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2021 by IFM CorrespondentSeptember 23, 2021 The funding round was led by DST Global, A&T Capital and IMO Ventures... Read more
FeaturedFinanceLondon Stock Exchange sets up sustainable financial innovation lab in SingaporeInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 1, 2021 The lab has backing from Monetary Authority of Singapore and plans to expand innovation and advanced technology throughout the country... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedBinance hires new chief executive for Singapore divisionInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 24, 2021 Richard Teng headed the Financial Services Regulatory Authority at Abu Dhabi Global Market prior to joining Binance... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySouth Korean internet giant Kakao enters Singapore’s blockchain spaceInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 17, 2021 Kakao established two new blockchain-based entities-the Klaytn Foundation and Krust in Singapore... Read more
FeaturedInsuranceLIA Singapore reports a 61% increase in sales in H1 2021International Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2021 The growth represents the industry bouncing back from the slow sales observed in the first half of 2020 due to Covid-19 pandemic... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSingaporean logitech Parcel Perform raises $20 mn for global expansionInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 13, 2021August 13, 2021 The funding round was led by Palm Beach-based Cambridge Capital... Read more
FeaturedTelecomM1 joins Singapore to launch standalone 5G servicesInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 29, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 29, 2021 The standalone network has been dubbed as an ‘exclusive market trial’... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore-based Weifeng Technology plans to launch Jeritex in AugustInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 28, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 28, 2021 With the new launch, the company plans to leverage NFT technology to revolutionise e-commerce... Read more
FeaturedFintechSingaporean fintech Nium raises $200 mn to expand in LatAm and the USInternational Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021 The startup’s value topped $1 bn after a Series-D funding round led by the US-based Riverwood Capital... Read more