(22-09-2012, 12:14 AM)touzi Wrote: [ -> ] (21-09-2012, 10:38 AM)KopiKat Wrote: [ -> ]Note that the above are held by the Securities companies, not nominee accounts.
I am curious. Why would securities companies want to own shares in totally unrelated business?
Quote:I like to believe businesswoman (the Chews) are more savvy than Securities Companies...
I know Chew Gek Khim plays BIG, but has she been successful so far?
You make a very valid point. We ought to invest based on the merits of the company itself and not who's buying / selling the shares of the company...
Just for educational purpose for those who're interested, some links on the legacy left behind by Tan Chin Tuan....
Two old S'pore families compete for Straits Trading - by AsiaOne dated 11-Feb-08
Ng Ser Miang ousted as WBL chairman - by AsiaOne dated 11-Jan-12
Tecity Group - The Tecity Group is founded by the late Tan Chin Tuan
Straits Trading - A listed company held by Tecity
Tan Chin Tuan Foundation - Philanthropic Activities
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