Crypto remains ‘not an option’ for Singapore’s Temasek, four years after the FTX failure
Temasek Remains Cautious on Cryptocurrency Investments During the Singapore FinTech Festival on November 16, 2023, Nagi Hamie, president of Temasek Global Investments, stated that the company is not considering investments in cryptocurrencies at this time. This decision comes as Temasek seeks to recover from significant losses related to its investment in the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange […]
Temasek cautions that the weak US dollar is affecting returns.
The CEO of Temasek, Singapore’s state-owned investment firm, has expressed concerns about how a weakening US dollar is impacting the appeal of US assets for international investors. Dilhan Pillay noted that, given Temasek’s global portfolio of S$434 billion (around $333 billion), the company has ramped up its dollar hedging this year due to the dollar’s […]
Temasek Reduces Funding for New Companies by 88%
Temasek, Singapore’s state investment group and one of the largest investors globally, has significantly reduced its investments in early-stage companies by 88% over the past three years. Investment in these ventures dropped from $4.4 billion in 2021 to just $509 million in 2024. This data was reported recently, referencing figures from tracxn. This year, Temasek […]
Temasek in Singapore reduces its investments in start-ups
Temasek Adjusts Investment Strategy Amid Rising Interest Rates Temasek, based in Singapore, has notably reduced its investments in early-stage companies, a move influenced by rising interest rates and the challenges faced by state-run funds. As one of the leading investors globally, Temasek appears more cautious regarding high-risk, non-public companies. This shift comes after the fund […]