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Olam Group to finance business reorganisation with proceeds from sale of remaining Olam Agri stake
[SINGAPORE] Agribusiness giant Olam Group announced plans to finance the reorganisation of its business using divestment proceeds from two sources of funds. One will be sale proceeds from the divestment...
Wise aims for faster, cheaper transactions amid Asia-Pacific expansion
[SINGAPORE] Wise has always focused on building payment infrastructure that makes international transactions cheaper and faster. And co-founder and chief executive officer Kristo Kaarmann believes the fintech company is...
Queasy investors are calling Trump’s tariff bluff, and it looks like he will eventually fold
[SINGAPORE] As US Treasury bond yields surged last week, forcing US President Donald Trump to pause the crippling “reciprocal” tariffs that had just come into effect, I wondered why...
MAS’ private-market proposal for retail investors may boost appeal of semi-liquid funds
[SINGAPORE] The Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) proposal to let retail investors access private markets could see such investors favour semi-liquid funds that offer periodic redemption opportunities, said experts....
Trust Checklist: Don’t Miss These Critical Steps
Creating a trust can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right steps and information, you can set up a trust that meets your needs and...
TI and Intel shares sink as China tariffs hit US-made chips
[CHICAGO] Shares of chipmakers with US manufacturing plants fell on Friday (Apr 11) after China announced new tariffs, targeting semiconductor imports.Beijing will raise tariffs on all US goods from...
Singapore shares settle lower on Friday; STI down 1.8%
[SINGAPORE] The Straits Times Index (STI) closed down on Friday (Apr 11), along with most regional indices. The STI closed down 1.8 per cent or 65.3 points at 3,512.53.The...
US: Wall Street ends whipsaw week higher as Fed comments soothe market