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Great Eastern Holdings (GEH)
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Great Eastern launches Singapore's first green life insurance product
The insurer is offering an endowment plan which invests into assets to fund projects with “positive environmental benefits”.
July 19, 2021
New appointments
Great Eastern appoints former CPF CEO, Ng Chee Peng, as non-executive and independent director
Ng is currently the senior advisor at the MOM and CPF Board, as well as the board committee for transformation at PUB.
March 01, 2021
Results
Great Eastern Holdings posts 19% higher 4Q20 earnings of $341.3 mil due to higher total weighted new sales and one-off positive tax impact
The board has declared a final dividend of 50 cents per share, bringing the total dividend for FY2020 to 60 cents per share.
February 23, 2021
Company in the news
Great Eastern Life to redeem $400 mil 4.6% subordinated fixed rate notes early
The notes, which are due 2026, will be redeemed on Jan 19.
January 06, 2021
Results
Great Eastern Holdings' 3Q earnings rise 40% to $287.9 mil on higher valuation of investments and improved market conditions
Shares in OCBC closed flat at $8.57 on Nov 3.
November 04, 2020
Financially Savvy
CPF members under the Dependants' Protection Scheme to enjoy higher sum assured, increased coverage
The maximum age of coverage will be increased to cover members up to 65 years old at a lower sum assured of $55,000.
October 02, 2020
Telecommunications
Singtel and Great Eastern to insurance products that cover telco bills and home contents
To start, both companies will be introducing the Singtel Home Project, which reimburses Singtel broadband expenses besides covering renovation, furniture, appliances, valuables and personal effects.
August 26, 2020
Results
Great Eastern Holdings post 76% increase in 2Q20 earnings to $297.5 mil
Great Eastern’s board has declared an interim dividend of 10 cents for FY20, which is to be paid out on Aug 26.
July 28, 2020
Deals, joint ventures & alliances
Great Eastern Holdings buys 21.9% stake in Axiata's Boost Holdings for $97 mil
Great Eastern Holdings announced that it has entered into a share subscription agreement with Boost Holdings, a fintech company incorporated in Malaysia.
June 25, 2020
Deals, joint ventures & alliances
Great Eastern and Axiata team up to offer insurtech solutions in Malaysia, Indonesia
SINGAPORE (Dec 12): Insurance group Great Eastern has signed a regional strategic partnership with Axiata Digital Capital to provide insurance and takaful (Islamic insurance) products in Malaysia and Indonesia.
December 12, 2019