“A whole generation of Singaporeans take their present standard of living for granted because you had laid the foundations of the economy of modern Singapore.” —Founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew in a letter of appreciation to Dr Goh Keng Swee on his retirement from politics in 1984. A pillar of those foundations is GIC, the investment company set up 40 years ago by Dr Goh to invest the country’s financial reserves for the long term. Why did Dr Goh found GIC? What experiences moved him to that conclusion? How has GIC developed? Listen to the gripping, untold story that began with the currency separation from Malaysia to GIC’s humble beginnings to the global sovereign wealth fund it is today. A tale of ingenuity, resilience and vision.
GIC invests Singapore’s foreign reserves on behalf of the Government of Singapore, with a mandate to achieve good long-term real returns. Our annual report provides a periodic update on the management of the Government’s portfolio and information on our policies and people. This special audio version of the GIC Report 2021/22 covers three chapters: CEO’s Letter, Investing Sustainably, and the Feature Article.
