Singapore Exchange

A PLUS BOSS Successfully Listed on Singapore's 1exchange

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2023) - A PLUS BOSS, Malaysia's first entrepreneurial platform, has successfully listed on 1exchange (1X).

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  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - April 20, 2023) - A PLUS BOSS, Malaysia's first entrepreneurial platform, has successfully listed on 1exchange (1X).
  • A PLUS BOSS, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is committed to cultivating entrepreneurs to become the first in their industries.
  • CEO and Founder of A PLUS BOSS, Dato Joe Yew, expressed, "We are extremely honoured to be listed on 1exchange Singapore.
  • From Left: 1exchange CEO, Victor Chia; CapBridge CEO, Johnson Chen; A PLUS BOSS CEO, Dato Joe Yew, A PLUS BOSS COO, Datin Kuan and A PLUS BOSS Corporate Advisor, Master Limns Tang.

Wilshire Launches New Global Indexing Entity, Wilshire Indexes

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm, today launched Wilshire Indexes, a new operating entity that will hold its indexing business and focus on expanding adoption of the FT Wilshire index franchise worldwide.

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  • Wilshire, a leading global financial services firm, today launched Wilshire Indexes, a new operating entity that will hold its indexing business and focus on expanding adoption of the FT Wilshire index franchise worldwide.
  • SGX, a leading international multi asset exchange and derivatives hub in Asia, will collaborate with Wilshire Indexes in the provision of indexing solutions and services for institutional investors and intermediaries around the world.
  • Mark Makepeace, who has served as Wilshire’s Chief Executive Officer, will serve as CEO of Wilshire Indexes.
  • Mark Makepeace, CEO, Wilshire Indexes, said, “Since 2021, we have successfully transformed Wilshire’s legacy index business into a modern index provider.

Guotai Junan Futures Singapore starts formal operation

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

LTD., a wholly-owned company of Guotai Junan futures, started formal operation Tuesday, marking a key step forward of Guotai Junan Securities' business layout in Singapore futures market.

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  • LTD., a wholly-owned company of Guotai Junan futures, started formal operation Tuesday, marking a key step forward of Guotai Junan Securities' business layout in Singapore futures market.
  • To strengthen market existence in Singapore, Guotai Junan Securities has set up asset management company and securities company in Singapore.
  • As a new fulcrum for the cross-border financial development of Guotai Junan, the newly-established Guotai Junan Futures (Singapore) PTE.
  • At the launching ceremony, Guotai Junan Futures (Singapore) signed strategic cooperation agreements with Bank of China Singapore Branch and Saxo Capital Markets Singapore respectively.

Guotai Junan Futures Singapore starts formal operation

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023

LTD., a wholly-owned company of Guotai Junan futures, started formal operation Tuesday, marking a key step forward of Guotai Junan Securities' business layout in Singapore futures market.

Key Points: 
  • LTD., a wholly-owned company of Guotai Junan futures, started formal operation Tuesday, marking a key step forward of Guotai Junan Securities' business layout in Singapore futures market.
  • To strengthen market existence in Singapore, Guotai Junan Securities has set up asset management company and securities company in Singapore.
  • As a new fulcrum for the cross-border financial development of Guotai Junan, the newly-established Guotai Junan Futures (Singapore) PTE.
  • At the launching ceremony, Guotai Junan Futures (Singapore) signed strategic cooperation agreements with Bank of China Singapore Branch and Saxo Capital Markets Singapore respectively.

Sri Trang Agro-Industry Founder Somwang Sincharoenkul Passes on at 97

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Friday, March 3, 2023

BANGKOK, Mar 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Mr. Somwang Sincharoenkul, founder of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (STA), the parent company of Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) (STGT), has passed away peacefully at his home in Trang province, Thailand, on 27 February 2023.

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  • BANGKOK, Mar 3, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - Mr. Somwang Sincharoenkul, founder of Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (STA), the parent company of Sri Trang Gloves (Thailand) (STGT), has passed away peacefully at his home in Trang province, Thailand, on 27 February 2023.
  • A luminary in the Thai rubber industry, Mr Somwang founded STA in 1987, and was instrumental in establishing the strong foundations for the Group's growth.
  • Mr Somwang retired as Chairman of STA, and was succeeded by his son Dr Viyavood, in 2010.
  • He continued to serve as Sri Trang Group's honorary advisor until 2023.

Freightos, a Leading, Vendor-Neutral Booking and Payment Platform for International Freight, Lists on Nasdaq

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Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Ordinary shares and warrants of Freightos will commence trading tomorrow on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "CRGO" and "CRGOW", respectively.

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  • Ordinary shares and warrants of Freightos will commence trading tomorrow on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "CRGO" and "CRGOW", respectively.
  • During 2022, the Company facilitated nearly 700 thousand digital booking transactions, representing over $600 million in Gross Booking Value ("GBV").
  • "Going public through the combination with Gesher and raising capital is designed to fuel our aggressive efforts to scale our booking and payment platform and enhance our leadership position," said Schreiber.
  • Freightos has become a leading global freight booking and payment platform, modernizing an industry stymied by intermediation, offline communications, and inefficient pricing.

ShareInvestor Group's S$30M Merger with InvestingNote Adds Vitality to Singapore's Retail Investing Scene

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The deal terms for the merger values the combined Group at more than S$30 million.

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  • The deal terms for the merger values the combined Group at more than S$30 million.
  • Shanison's belief that financial literacy should be fun and profitable has powered Investing Note to be the largest social network for young retail investors in both Singapore and Malaysia.
  • Mr Christopher Lee, CEO, ShareInvestor Group said: "The merger with InvestingNote is a natural progression for ShareInvestor given our long and synergistic relationship.
  • The merger between ShareInvestor and InvestingNote will combine talents and capabilities of both platforms and broaden their reach to investors in the region.

CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) Listed on SGX

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Friday, December 30, 2022

Under the ETF link, CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) has been listed on the SGX as a feeder fund of China Southern CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 ETF, which is listed on SZSE, on 30 December 2022, unlocking the unique investment opportunities into the 50 Chinese companies with the highest growth potential in ChiNext and STAR Markets.

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  • Under the ETF link, CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) has been listed on the SGX as a feeder fund of China Southern CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 ETF, which is listed on SZSE, on 30 December 2022, unlocking the unique investment opportunities into the 50 Chinese companies with the highest growth potential in ChiNext and STAR Markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221230005035/en/
    CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF (Stock Code: SCY) Listed on SGX (Graphic: Business Wire)
    SCY tracks 50 fast-growing star performers with hard technology from the SSE’s STAR and SZSE’s ChiNext Markets.
  • In Q3 of 2022, despite the macro headwinds, the net profit YoY growth rate of CSI STAR & CHINEXT 50 Index was 12.2%, significantly outperforming the CSI 300 index1.
  • The listing of CSOP CSI STAR and CHINEXT 50 Index ETF on SGX and China Southern CSOP CGS-CIMB FTSE Asia Pacific Low Carbon Index ETF on SZSE signifies the deepening financial connect between China and Singapore and will provide investors in both markets more diversified investment opportunities.

Jie Sheng Appointed to Faraday Future’s Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Faraday Future ("FF" or “the Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that Jie Sheng has been appointed to FF’s Board of Directors effective December 18, 2022.

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  • Faraday Future ("FF" or “the Company”), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced that Jie Sheng has been appointed to FF’s Board of Directors effective December 18, 2022.
  • On the same date, the Board also appointed Mr. Sheng as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board.
  • Mr. Sheng is a designee of FF Top Holding LLC (“FF Top”) pursuant to the Shareholder Agreement entered into by the Company and FF Top.
  • Mr. Sheng, age 39, is currently the Head of Operations & Finance Director of FF Global Partners LLC, a position he has held since June 2022.

FF Global Partners LLC, Founding Shareholder and a Partnership of Former and Current Key Faraday Future Executives, Nominated Jie Sheng to the Faraday Future Board as an Independent Director

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Thursday, December 22, 2022

The Board also nominated Mr. Sheng as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.

Key Points: 
  • The Board also nominated Mr. Sheng as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee.
  • Mr. Sheng, age 39, is currently the Head of Operations & Finance Director of FF Global Partners LLC, a position he has held since June 2022.
  • FF Global Partners LLC, through its subsidiary FF Top, is the Company's largest stockholder.
  • This is an important milestone, and it is of great alignment, promoting the success of FF and maximizing shareholder value."