General Announcement::SGX Orb Awards winners unveiled amid spotlight on Asia's progress on sustainability

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SINGAPORE EXCHANGE LIMITED
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Announcement Details

Announcement Title
General Announcement
Date &Time of Broadcast
21-Oct-2021 17:18:14
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
SGX Orb Awards winners unveiled amid spotlight on Asia's progress on sustainability
Announcement Reference
SG211021OTHRVE3L
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
Jo-Ann
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Senior Associate, Marketing & Communications
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Singapore Exchange (SGX) has unveiled the winners of its annual SGX Orb Awards as content producers shared their thoughts on topics ranging from changing trends in personal finance to market innovations such as SPACs, as well as Asia's progress on sustainability and sustainable finance.

The SGX Orb Awards, launched in 2018, extends SGX's efforts in fostering financial education and empowering investors by recognising excellence in financial journalism and content. This year's fourth edition, continuing the theme of "Connecting Perspectives and Inspiring Conversations", has once again attracted submissions from local and international media, online news sites as well as independent writers such as bloggers. Entries included written pieces, podcasts, television broadcasts and illustrations.

Entries for the special category on sustainability highlighted Singapore's rising role in promoting sustainability as an international financial hub as companies sought to integrate Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations and strategies into their businesses.

Teo Ai June, Head of Marketing & Communications at SGX, said, "We are greatly encouraged that content producers are expanding their coverage of financial topics, in particular Singapore's growing prominence as a leading sustainability hub in Asia. By delivering insightful and engaging work, they are helping the public to make better-informed investment decisions. Congratulations to all nominees and winners, and we look forward to working with the community to continue inspiring conversations."

Submissions were shortlisted by a panel of independent judges comprising Jane Moir, Research Director for Hong Kong and Singapore at the Asian Corporate Governance Association; Jeremy Goh, Associate Professor of Finance at the Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University; Nan Luo, Head of China at Principles for Responsible Investment; and Sharanjit Leyl, an international broadcaster and former presenter and senior producer at BBC.

The winners of five categories were unveiled at SGX's annual Media Appreciation Night, which was held virtually on 20 October:

Story of the Year
Buy now, regulate later (Jovi Ho, The Edge Singapore)

Sustainability: Advantage Asia
A fresh view of meat (Samantha Chiew, The Edge Singapore)

The Hidden Gem
Megachem holds steady amid pandemic woes; eyes Asean market with graphite venture (Lim Hui Jie, The Edge Singapore)

The Visual Treat
What is a SPAC? | CNBC Explains (Nessa Anwar, CNBC)

GoTo.com
Financial Horse

Please visit www.sgx.com/sgx-orb-awards for more information on the finalists and judging panel.

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