Temasek has established a wholly-owned private credit entity with an initial portfolio of US$10 billion, comprising direct investments and credit funds. The entity will be led by Nicolas Debetencourt, who has headed Temasek’s credit and hybrid solutions team since 2016. Around 15 credit investment professionals across New York, London, and Singapore have been transferred to manage this portfolio. This move aligns with the booming private credit market, projected to grow to US$2.6 trillion by 2029 (Preqin data). Temasek’s focus on scaling global credit opportunities complements its asset management arm, Seviora Group, and SeaTown Holdings International, which provides private credit solutions in Asia. This development follows a broader trend in private credit, with BlackRock recently announcing its US$12 billion acquisition of HPS Investment Partners. Temasek, managing a US$389 billion portfolio as of March 31, continues to focus on long-term investments in digitalisation and sustainability. Original article by Bloomberg, published in The Straits Times. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e62FqDfa Straits Advisory is part of the Straits42 Group of Companies. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. #PrivateCredit #Temasek #AssetManagement #GlobalInvestments #PrivateMarkets #Finance #Singapore #Singaporebiz
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Straits Advisory is headquartered in Singapore, within the heart of Southeast Asia. Its name is inspired from the Straits of Malacca - which serve as the main maritime trade artery between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. We help our regional and global clients who set up in Singapore, in areas related to accounting and finance, such as: - Accounting & Bookkeeping - Singapore Tax Advisory and Compliance - Valuation Our network of partners and diverse skill sets also allow us to provide you with advisory on local and regional corporate restructuring. We look forward to working with you !
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🇸🇬 Singapore’s Maritime Sector Set for Record-Breaking 2024 🚢 Singapore’s maritime and aviation industries are achieving exceptional results, setting the stage for continued success into 2025. Transport Minister Hong Tat Chee shared key updates this week: - Container throughput grew 6.2% (January–October) to a record 34.2 million TEUs, the highest ever for this period. - Bunker sales increased 7.5% to 45.7 million tonnes, reinforcing Singapore’s position as the world’s largest bunkering port. Minister Chee highlighted Singapore’s role as a reliable transshipment hub, able to adapt to disruptions like the Red Sea and Suez Canal situations. This resilience has driven growth despite global challenges. In aviation, Changi Airport Group reported 61.2 million passenger movements (January–November), marking a 15% increase year-on-year. Traffic in October and November has already surpassed pre-COVID levels. Minister Chee expressed confidence that Changi will exceed pre-pandemic levels fully in 2025. Additional aviation milestones include 🛫: - 16 new city links - 10 new airlines, including Air Canada, Peach Aviation, and Shandong Airlines - Increased daily flights to key destinations like Jakarta Singapore’s strong momentum in maritime and aviation highlights its leadership in global trade and connectivity. Original article by Derryn Wong for The Business Times. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/erSTZvYb Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group company. #MaritimeIndustry #AviationRecovery #Bunkering #GlobalTrade #ChangiAirport #SupplyChain #Singapore #Logistics
Singapore’s Maritime Sector on Track for Record 2024
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🚄 Vietnam's $67 Billion High-Speed Railway: A Game-Changer for Infrastructure and Growth 🚄 Vietnam’s parliament has approved a US$67 billion investment in the North-South high-speed railway, set to connect Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Spanning 1,500 kilometres across 20 cities and provinces, the railway will operate at speeds of 350 km/h, with construction starting in 2027 and completion expected by 2035. Funding will come primarily from domestic sources, including the state budget and government bonds, but experts suggest that foreign capital will be critical for technology and expertise-intensive aspects. Vietnam’s low public debt (37% of GDP in 2023) and robust export sector make this project a strategic investment. According to a consultancy consortium, including Transport Engineering Design Inc (TEDI), Transport Investment & Construction Consultant (TRICC), and TEDIS VIETNAM, the railway is estimated to create a US$33.5 billion construction market in Vietnam. This project demonstrates Vietnam’s ambition to modernise infrastructure and strengthen its economic position. A huge step forward for Vietnam and the region’s connectivity! Original article by Jamille Tran for The Business Times. Read more in the link in the comments section. Follow Straits Advisory for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group company. #EconomicGrowth #Vietnam #Infrastructure #HighSpeedRail #TEDI #TRICC #TEDIS
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Asia’s ‘Value Up’ Movement: A Strategic Response to Trump’s Trade Policies and a Boost for Shareholder Value 📈 Governments across Asia are embracing Japan’s “Value Up” strategy to enhance shareholder returns and corporate governance, providing a countermeasure to global challenges such as Donald Trump’s adversarial trade policies, which threaten to undermine Asia’s economic growth and corporate earnings. This approach, which propelled #Japan 's Nikkei 225 to record highs, is now inspiring reforms in #SouthKorea, #India, and #Singapore. Sat Duhra from Janus Henderson Investors calls it one of Asia’s “great themes” with the power to reshape markets. India’s reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi have increased dividends and boosted SOE market capitalisation. South Korea’s “Corporate Value Up” programme and Singapore’s initiatives aim to unlock hidden value and improve market efficiency. Mohit Mirpuri of SGMC Capital believes narrowing price-to-book gaps signals “stronger market efficiency and investor trust.” 遲雪菲Vicki Chi, CFA, of Robeco is positioning portfolios to capitalise on these changes, saying, “It’s about companies delivering on earnings and improving returns.” Asia’s “Value Up” reforms are paving the way for stronger markets and long-term growth opportunities. Original article written by Bloomberg, published in South China Morning Post SCMP. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group company. Read more in the link in the comments section. #ValueUp #AsiaMarkets #CorporateReform #InvestmentOpportunities #ShareholderValue
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Strengthening Singapore-Thailand Ties 🇸🇬 🇹🇭 Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s visit to Bangkok focused on strengthening cooperation with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Discussions covered key areas of collaboration: ✅ Green Economy: Singapore and Thailand will collaborate on carbon credits and green energy. Thailand’s progress in hydrogen and biofuels presents opportunities for joint efforts. ✅ Food Security: The two nations aim to strengthen food imports, with Thailand supporting Singapore’s needs through premium rice and organic eggs. ✅ Civil Service Development: A new agreement allows Thai civil servants to pursue master’s programmes at Singaporean universities. Mr Wong emphasised the strong friendship between Singapore and Thailand. The countries share close ties in trade, defence, and people-to-people connections. Next year’s 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations will see high-level visits and celebrations, further strengthening this partnership. Original article by Fabian Koh for Channel News Asia (CNA). Read more in the link in the comments section. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group company. #Singapore #Thailand #GreenEconomy #Diplomacy #ASEAN #ASEANmarket
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🇹🇭 Thailand has become the first Asian country to issue Sustainability-Linked Bonds (SLBs), with demand nearly tripling the initial 20 billion baht issuance. Patchara Anuntasilpa, Director-General of the Public Debt Management Office (PDMO), revealed the issuance was increased to 30 billion baht at an annual interest rate of 2.70%. Investors included life insurance companies, funds, financial institutions, securities firms, asset managers, and foreign participants. These SLBs are tied to goals like capping greenhouse gas emissions at 388,500 kilotonnes and registering 440,000 zero-emission vehicles by 2030. The bonds are certified by DNV (Thailand) and comply with UN SDGs and international standards. Patchara highlighted plans for a 15-year benchmark SLB and a sustainability loan for clean energy transport projects. Thailand’s achievement sets a global benchmark for aligning economic growth with sustainability goals. Original article by Wichit Chantanusornsiri for the Bangkok Post. Read more in the link in the comments section. Follow Straits Advisory for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group. #Sustainability #Finance #Thailand #GreenEconomy #Innovation #investors
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Singapore’s Businesses and Banks Are Proving Their Strength 💪 The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released its annual review, and the outlook is encouraging. Despite high borrowing costs and weaker earnings, businesses are staying stable and resilient. 📊 Here’s what’s happening: - Corporate debt is still below pre-pandemic levels, and defaults are low. - Companies are benefiting from a 5.4% GDP growth in Q3 2024 and eased financial conditions. - Many firms have strong liquidity buffers to weather challenges like inflation or geopolitical tensions. MAS stress tests show that most businesses can handle risks, even in tough industries. On the banking side, Singapore’s financial institutions are holding strong with healthy profits and solid capital buffers. Non-bank financial entities, like insurers and investment funds, are growing steadily too—with minimal systemic risk. Original article by Claire Huang for The Straits Times. Read more in the link in the comments section. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group. #SingaporeBusiness #ResilientEconomy #FinancialStability #GDPGrowth #Singaporebiz #Singapore
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🇭🇰 Hong Kong’s Financial Role Under Scrutiny by US Lawmakers 🇺🇸 US lawmakers are raising red flags about Hong Kong's evolving role in global financial crime, citing concerns about money laundering, sanctions evasion, and the funneling of banned technology to Russia. The bipartisan US Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party stated that Hong Kong has shifted from being a “trusted global financial centre to a critical player in the deepening authoritarian axis of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Iran, Russia, and North Korea.” In a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the committee urged a reevaluation of Hong Kong’s unique trade privileges, emphasising that the 2020 national security law “effectively subjects Hong Kong to PRC control.” The committee highlighted alarming research showing that “nearly 40% of goods shipped from Hong Kong to Russia in 2023” were on US and EU sanction lists, including critical semiconductors. Their message is clear: “We must now question whether longstanding US policy towards Hong Kong, particularly towards its financial and banking sector, is appropriate.” With concerns mounting over Hong Kong's role in illicit activities, such as facilitating trade of banned Iranian oil, managing “ghost ships” linked to North Korea, and supporting Russia’s war efforts, the global financial hub faces increasing pressure. Article by The Business Times. Read more in the link in the comments section. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group. #GlobalFinance #HongKong #USPolicy
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Big moves from Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB)! Backed by Whampoa Group and Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company ("Mumtalakat"), the Bahrain-licensed bank SGB is raising $50M USD to "accelerate product development, enhance payment networks, and expand hiring." Insiders reveal plans to acquire a stablecoin payments firm in Europe or the Middle East by Q1 2025. 🌍 As crypto optimism grows—fueled by "supportive regulations" and a $1 trillion market surge—stablecoins are thriving for their "speed, cost, and accessibility." With individual services launching soon, Singapore Gulf Bank is leading the charge in bridging traditional and digital finance. 🔗 Original article by Bloomberg News, published in The Straits Times. 👉 Read more in the link in the comments. Follow Straits Advisory now for more curated insights. A Straits42 Group. #Singapore #Bahrain #Stablecoins #Fintech #CryptoInnovation #DigitalAssets
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Pleased to see our #trade clients present at the workshop on unlocking 100% #tradefinance! If you are a trader , an exporter or importer in search of trade finance , DM us today! We have solutions to offer you Follow our page Straits Advisory for more on setting up in #Singapore and gearing yourself up for global trade !
Yesterday (25th November) we had the privilege of hosting a free workshop on unlocking trade finance, in partnership with IMDA TradeTrust at PSA Horizons, #Singapore. Overlooking the breath taking view of the iconic maritime port ⛴️🏗️of Singapore, It was fantastic to see so many traders, importers, exporters , liquidity providers, come together to explore opportunities in trade finance and discuss the latest innovations in the field. The workshop was packed with great conversations and speakers, including from SGTraDex , and an engaging presentation from Sunil Senapati of XDC Trade Network A huge thank you to everyone who presented, attended, and helped make this event such a success! https://lnkd.in/ez8QQwza Follow GTR Ventures for curated #tradetech insights. #tradejustgotsmarter #TradeFinance #TradeTech #TradeNetwork Rupert Sayer Kelvin Tan Peter Gubbins