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People Moves
Management turnover continues at Temasek and Fullerton
The Singapore sovereign wealth fund has hired a new senior manager in a move industry observers see as another step in the succession plan for CEO Ho Ching.
By Joe Marsh | 11 September 2011
Asset Owners
SeaTown will be more diversified than Temasek
The new government investment vehicle will have a greater reach in terms of asset class and geography than its parent entity, whose net portfolio value has rebounded strongly.
By Joe Marsh | 9 July 2010
Alternatives
Woori and Fullerton launch fund of hedge funds
The Woori Absolute Return Investment Strategies Fund will have a global investment mandate with an Asian focus.
By Simon Osborne | 1 June 2010
Asset Owners
Sovereign investments less welcome in Asia than the West
Chinese and Indian individuals would rather see foreign investment from private equity or hedge funds than from sovereign wealth funds.
By Joseph Marsh | 27 May 2010
Alternatives
Update: Temasek confirms hedge fund plans
Charles Ong, chief strategist and former CIO at Temasek, will lead what could become Asia's biggest hedge-fund platform.
By Simon Osborne | 10 February 2010
Business Moves
Temasek's portfolio value drops to $121 billion in fiscal 2009
The Singapore-based investment firm sees its portfolio decline by 7.5% due to the fallout from the financial crisis which it refers to as the worst crisis since the Great ...
By Sameera Anand | 21 September 2009
Asset Owners
Temasek takes active investor role in a bid to boost portfolio
Changes in Temasek's charter show that the investment arm of the Singapore government will exercise its rights as a shareholder to help create sustainable value.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 August 2009
Business Moves
Temasek CEO Ho Ching talks succession and compensation
During a luncheon speech in Singapore, CEO Ho Ching discusses succession planning and compensation issues as well as Temasek's strategy.
By Sameera Anand | 30 July 2009
Asset Owners
Temasek's direction under new management
Nomura research on Temasek reckons changes are likely under incoming CEO Charles Goodyear and comments on the firm's returns on its financial sector investments.
By Sameera Anand | 9 June 2009
Business Moves
Temasek in the hot seat
In an address to parliament, Singapore's finance minister says Temasek is expected to post bleak bottom-line figures in its latest fiscal year.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 1 June 2009
Business Moves
Temasek sharpens focus on south India
Temasek Holdings Advisors India opens an office in Chennai from where it will explore investment opportunities in the south.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 February 2009
Asset Owners
Temasek gets US antitrust approval to raise Merrill stake
The approval involves $3.4 billion already committed by Temasek in July. It does not involve any fresh capital infusion.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 28 August 2008
Asset Owners
Temasek sees limited opportunities ahead
The portfolio of the Singapore government's investment arm grew 13% to S$185 billion in its latest fiscal year. One-year total shareholder return was 7% by market value.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 27 August 2008
People Moves
Temasek hires Dee to boost international focus
Former Morgan Stanley investment banker Michael Dee returns to Singapore from Houston to help steer Temasek’s investments in overseas markets.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 13 August 2008
Asset Owners
Temasek AUM breaches $100 billion
The investment arm of Singapore returned 27% last year, thanks to a bigger orientation to Asia investments.
By Jame DiBiasio | 6 August 2007
Commentary
Temasek CEO speaks about investing in Asia
Ho Ching also notes that a potential rise of protectionism in the US is a concern for Asia.
By Anette Jönsson | 23 November 2006
People Moves
Temasek India Private Equity gains MD and loses CIO
India's private equity market continues to witness high profile shuffles as Temasek India brings on board a new MD from Bessemer Venture Partners in place of a departing CIO.
By Sameera Anand | 9 May 2006
Business Moves
Temasek document discusses StanChart intentions
A revealing Temasek document with 59 questions and answers outlines its position on the acquisition of the Khoo family stake in Standard Chartered and related issues about the ...
By Steven Irvine | 29 March 2006
People Moves
Temasek invests in Grant Ferguson
Singapore government investment agency hires former Thai telecoms CFO.
By Nick Ferguson | 25 January 2005
Business Moves
Indonesia considers Temasek style investment agency
The Indonesian government is hoping to set up a government investment agency along the lines of neighbouring Temasek and Khazanah.
By Jackie Horne | 8 November 2004
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