Category: Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT)

By Mak Yuen Teen and Chew Yi Hong Thank you to all the trusts for your interest and support of the Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT) over the past 6 years. In particular, we would like to thank those who have participated in...

By Chew Yi Hong and Mak Yuen Teen On 17 March 2023, before the market opened, Digital Core REIT Management Pte Ltd (DCRM), the manager of Digital Core REIT (DCREIT), issued an announcement on SGX trying to reassure the market....

NetLink NBN Trust continues to hold on to number 1 spot in Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT) 2022 and achieves a new high score; overall governance has improved in sector despite challenges By Mak Yuen Teen and Chew Yi Hong...

The MAS and SGX should ensure that regulation remains relevant and oversight continues to be strong

Updated on 12 November 2021 with Business Times report on GIFT 2021 by Michelle Quah NetLink NBN Trust retains number 1 spot in Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT) 2021 and achieves a new high score; newer trusts have generally...

By Mak Yuen Teen and Chew Yi Hong We are pleased to announce that the fifth edition of the Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT) will be released on 11 November 2021. Look out for the latest ranking and report on 45 REITs, business...

By Mak Yuen Teen and Chew Yi Hong We are pleased to launch the assessment for the Governance Index for Trusts (GIFT) for 2021, with the support of the Singapore Exchange. This will be the fifth edition of GIFT. We are targeting...

Rankings in GIFT 2020 place less focus on pure disclosure and meeting standards, and more on substance.