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COTD: SMEs lag behind larger firms in decarbonisation progress
COTD: SMEs lag behind larger firms in decarbonisation progress
Only 34% of SMEs have made significant decarbonisation progress.
6 in 10 investors prioritise sustainability in their portfolios
They're keen despite recognising potential trade-offs.
Fullerton sells 1.21 million shares in ST Engineering for $5.65m
Post divestment, Fullerton's interest stood at 0.1713%.
SGX securities trading turnover hits $30.4b, up 75% YoY
The bourse attributed its gains to the easing of monetary policies.
HDB issues $500m notes due 2034 at a 2.699% fixed rate
The notes are payable semi-annually in arrears.
DBS Bank offloads 64,700 shares in Hutchison Port Holdings Trust
Its stake after divestment stood at 0.809%.
Aspen faces watchlist threat as pre-tax losses mount for 3 consecutive years
It is awaiting notice from SGX.
Keppel Pegasus wins $34m arbitral award in dispute with SPH
It filed for arbitration against SPH over the attempt to terminate an agreement.
Silverlake Axis public float falls below 10%
The acquisition of 139,300 shares caused the fall in public float.
ISCA launches guide on sustainability reporting for listed and non-listed firms
Companies must comply with ISSB standards for sustainability reports.
Singapore IPOs in 9M24 fall 67% YoY
There was only one IPO in Singapore.
SID rolls out initiatives to enhance directors’ regulatory competencies
The programmes will begin in 2025.
HomesToLife prices IPO on Nasdaq at $4.00 per share
The offer will close on 2 October.
Sasseur REIT trustee-manager’s stake drops after sale of 3 million units
It disposed of its units for $1.98m.
DBS launches financing, hedging solutions for EU ETS climate obligations
EU ETS is the world’s first carbon emissions trading scheme.
SGX taps Daniel Koh as CFO, Ng Yao Loong to head equities
Koh will assume the role on 1 December.
IPS Securex taps Boey Teik Heng as acting CEO
Boey has more than 20 years of experience in the security industry.
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