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The Temasek Charter 2009 – a Post Mortem
Oct. 7 | Imran Ahmed Temasek Holdings Charter 2009 has generated considerable debate within Singapore. Given the size and importance of Temasek, one can understand why. In 2008, Singapore’s GDP was measured at S$257 billion, while at the last count, Temasek’s...
Analysing Temasek Holdings’ Review: Does portfolio value mean anything?
Sep. 30 | Two different headlines in the Straits Times, one day apart. (See below) Gangasudhan Temasek Holdings released its annual report on 17th September 2009 which was duly highlighted in the best possible light with a bold header of ‘Temasek Rebounds’...
Ministry of Finance replies to WSJ article
Aug. 26 | From The Wall Street Journal: Your editorial “Temasek and Transparency III” (Review & Outlook, Aug. 20) makes unfounded claims on disclosure regarding Temasek. The government takes a principled approach in what it discloses on Temasek,...
Transparency? Does it serve purpose? – Lim Hwee Hua
Aug. 12 | We have to ask ourselves if transparency is an end in itself, or if it is the means to an end… If all our cards are revealed in pursuit of complete transparency, does that serve the purpose of having Temasek and the Government of Singapore Investment...
“To build a democratic society”
Aug. 7 | Leong Sze Hian The foundations of a democratic society, arguably, are transparency and accountability. Can we build a democratic society when there is a lack of these ? The answer is no. Whilst Singaporeans have over the years called for the government...
Temasek’s losses – govt to raise charges to recoup losses?
Aug. 1 | We know the government well…Because of the losses, they will eventually have to raise GST (Goods and Services Tax), road gantry charges and other service levies. A retired civil servant, quoted by The Star Online, on Temasek’s losses
Who holds the sovereign wealth of this nation and why?
Jul. 30 | Sydney Morning Herald: SINGAPOREANS aren’t usually given to open criticism of the Lee family that has ruled them for half a century. Rightly or wrongly, some presume that in their tightly controlled island state, walls have ears, and one never knows...
Temasek – Murky figures and unanswered questions
Jul. 29 | Latest: “We look at this speculation sometimes with irritation and sometimes with amusement because all of it is very far away from the truth, including those sources who claimed to be familiar with the situation.” – Temasek CEO Ho...
Breaking News: $40 billion loss by Temasek Holdings
Jul. 29 | “We are certainly not happy with the negative wealth added in March last year, as well as March this year,” says Ho Ching. (See Bloomberg report below.) Read the transcripts of Ho Ching’s speech here. SINGAPORE, July 29 – Singapore state...
President holds veto power over Temasek CEO appointment
Jul. 29 | Now Singaporeans have a better idea of the constitutional powers of the President. Singaporeans should keep that in mind when electing their next President. Blogger Furry Brown Dog
Are you angry yet?
Jul. 23 | Andrew Loh Temasek Holdings seems to be caught in a cycle of bad and inept decision making. In a country which brooks no failure, it is a wonder that despite the failings of the past few years, no one – at all – in the sovereign wealth fund has been...
The president, the cabinet, Ho Ching, Temasek’s Board of Directors – all got it wrong?
Jul. 23 | Andrew Loh Anyone expecting Temasek Holdings to shed further light on the departure of Mr Charles Goodyear will be disappointed. Don’t hold your breath. Despite calls for more transparency and openness in its dealings, the state sovereign wealth fund...
Temasek may have lost 800 million pounds on Barclays – Reuters
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Temasek Holdings – still “long term” strategy despite huge losses?
May. 22 | Our investment thesis had changed from Merrill’s specific businesses to the more diversified BoA linkage to the broader US economy. Temasek spokesman Myrna Thomas, explainin why Temasek sold its stake in Bank of America (BoA), resulting in estimated...
Blog Feature: Puzzling over portfolio
Feb. 11 | Today’s Blog Feature is from The Koh Report titled, “Puzzling over portfolio”, on Temasek Holdings: Another dimension of Temasek’s achievements must also take into account its investment performance. The fact that these investments are long-term...
Looking forward to (more) Goodyear
Feb. 10 | Percevale Ho Ching has stepped down as CEO of Temasek Holdings. For over 6 years, the Prime Minister’s wife held one of Singapore’s most powerful positions. During her reign, some losses at Temasek included: - SGD 400 million-...
S$185 billion
Aug. 21 | Growing with our blue chip companies and our direct investment activities, Temasek now owns a net portfolio of about S$185 billion at market value as at March 31, 2008. Temasek’s chairman S Dhanabalan
Singapore’s Temasek courts disaster
Aug. 19 | From Asia Sentinel The bull market tide goes out, leaving the lion city’s sovereign wealth firm gasping on the shore. Nearly five months after its March 31 year-end, Singaporeans should be eagerly looking forward to the publication of the report of...
Merrill Lynch
Jul. 29 | Apology: We apologise for removing Tan Kin Lian’s piece on “Business ethics” posted earlier today. It will be published at a later date. The following are excerpts from various news report on the latest happenings at US investment bank,...
