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- Third edition of awards part of SGX’s efforts to foster financial education, empower investors
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has unveiled the winners of the third edition of its SGX Orb Awards, with a focus on the resilience of the economy and businesses in the past year.
As the COVID-19 pandemic brought uncertainties to global markets, international financial centres such as Singapore have gained prominence in facilitating the seamless exchange of capital across markets. Sustaining the growth of financial markets is part of securing the recovery of the broader economy.
Launched in 2018, the SGX Orb Awards seeks to recognise excellence in financial journalism and content. Continuing the theme of “Connecting Perspectives and Inspiring Conversations,” local and international entries were received, including published work from the print and broadcast media, online news sites backed by publishing and editorial companies, as well as independent writers such as bloggers and investment websites.
Submissions were shortlisted by a panel of independent judges comprising Charles Shi, a professor at NUS Business School and an authority on accounting standards and financial investment; Goh Swee Chen, former chairman of Shell Companies in Singapore and chair of Global Compact Network Singapore; Jeremy Grant, an international writer and former Financial Times journalist; and Lyndon Chao, Managing Director of the Equities and Post Trade Division at the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA).
The winners of five categories were unveiled at SGX’s annual Media Appreciation Night held virtually on 7 October:
Story of the Year
2020 an inflection point for Singapore’s equity markets & economy? (Shiwen Yap, Venture Views - Medium)
#Resilience
Brooks Brothers bankruptcy offers lessons on corporate resilience in the face of COVID-19 (Ben Paul, The Business Times)
The Hidden Gem
Food Empire records robust growth; declares higher dividend on better outlook (Samantha Chiew, The Edge Singapore)
The Visual Treat
Money Mind: Why is the Yuan going Digital? (Pamela On, CNA)
GoTo.com
The Fifth Person
Please visit www.sgx.com/sgx-orb-awards for more information on the finalists and judging panel.
