Interview: Tim Gibson, Head of Property Equities Asia, Henderson
Henderson Global Investors (Singapore) Limited has recently launched the Henderson Global Property Income Fund. It will predominantly comprise REITs (real estate investment trusts) but will also include a diverse range of listed property securities from around the world. While the focus is on global REITs, Henderson said the fund will have the flexibility of allocating...
Tony Seow, Founder & Managing Director, Purple Sage Group Pte Ltd
Creative concepts, impeccable set-up and exquisite catered food are just some of the things often associated with Purple Sage Group Pte Ltd. Since its inception in 2002, Purple Sage has grown to become a leading boutique caterer in Singapore – and twice winning the Outstanding Caterer of the Year award in 2009 and 2010...
Interview: Ng Hsueh Ling, CEO of Keppel REIT Management
Listed by way of an introduction on 28 April 2006, Keppel REIT is one of the largest real estate investment trusts (REITs) listed on the Singapore Exchange. Keppel REIT’s objective is to generate stable income and long-term growth for Unitholders by owning and investing in a portfolio of quality income-producing commercial real estate and real...
Interview: Kevin Xayaraj, CEO and Executive Director, Sabana Shari’ah Compliant REIT
Sabana Shari’ah Compliant Real Estate Investment Trust (Sabana REIT) is the biggest listed Shari’ah-compliant REIT in the world, which debuted on the Singapore Exchange on 26 November 2010. The REIT is being managed by Sabana Real Estate Investment Management. It aims to grow its portfolio in industrial income-producing real estate in accordance with Shari’ah investment...
Interview: The Travel Corporation Brings Travel to Asia
by Donavan Lim Robin Yap, President, Asia, The Travel Corporation The Travel Corporation, a highly successful international travel group with over 25 award-winning brands, has recently appointed Robin Yap as President, Asia. He is based in Singapore. Biz Daily asked him how he climbed the ladder to success. “I will say that a can-do attitude...
Interview: Anthony Lim, Chairman and CEO, Aussino Group Limited
Listed bed linen maker Aussino Group Limited recently announced a S$70-million reverse takeover deal with Max Myanmar Group that will see Aussino transformed from a bed linen maker into an operator of petrol kiosks in Myanmar. The announcement created controversy because Max Myanmar Group is currently headed by Myanmar businessman U Zaw Zaw, who is...
1st Singapore Investment Week 2012: Interview with Mr David Gerald, President and CEO, SIAS
As part of its commitment to bring investor education to the general public, the Securities Investors Association Singapore (SIAS) is holding the inaugural Singapore Investment Week which will run between August 25 and 31. Open to both SIAS members and public, the week-long campaign will include a series of investment seminars, online videos and radio...
Interview: Kevin Xayaraj CEO and Executive Director of Sabana Shari’ah Compliant REIT
The biggest listed Shari’ah Compliant REIT in the world, Sabana Shari’ah Compliant REIT (Sabana REIT) debuted successfully on the Singapore Exchange on 26 November 2010 to the tune of S$664.4 million. Presently managed by Sabana Real Estate Investment Management, the REIT aims to grow its portfolio in industrial income-producing real estate in accordance with...
Interview: Nicholas McGrath Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer AIMS AMP Capital Industrial REIT Management Limited
AIMS AMP Capital Industrial REIT (AAREIT) was originally listed as Macarthur Cook Industrial REIT in 2007. The trust’s former sponsor, Macarthur Cook Limited, was acquired by the AIMS Financial Group in July 2009 which resulted in the latter being the new sponsor of the trust. The trust’s principal investment objective is owning and investing in a...
Interview – Jared Lim, Managing Director, Asiasons Group
Singapore-listed private equity firm Asiasons Group recently announced its full acquisition of Hi-5, a popular pre-school television show in Australia, for an undisclosed amount. The 100-per cent acquisition, which gives Asiasons ownership of the TV show including production, licensing, touring and merchandising rights, was made via the group’s Dragonrider Opportunity Fund II. Datuk Jared Lim,...
Interview – Christ Calvert, CEO and Executive Director Cambridge Industrial Trust Management Limited
Cambridge Industrial Trust (CIT) is Singapore’s first independent industrial real estate investment trust (REIT). For the past few months, the trust has been active in the market as it announced new acquisitions and divestment of industrial properties in Singapore. Chris Calvert, CEO and Executive Director of the manager of CIT, explained to Biz Daily his...
Interview: Eldwin Chua CEO, Paradise Group
Paradise Group is a Singapore-based restaurant group incorporated in 2008. Since its first Seafood Paradise outlet in 2002, the group has built a food and beverage empire of eight renowned dining brands in Singapore including Taste Paradise, Paradise Pavilion, Seafood Paradise, Paradise Dynasty, Paradise Inn, Canton Paradise, Kungfu Paradise and One Paradise. “We are an...
