At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to ...
Convergence of financial services presents opportunities for remisiers in S’pore, say market watchers
SINGAPORE] Stock brokerages need to transform as they grapple with changes across the financial sector, said PhillipCapital founder and executive chairman Lim Hua Min. Read more at The Business Times.
Commentary: After years of playing sheriff, SGX wants to let the market breathe
Regulators are hoping a lighter-touch regime will get Singapore’s stock market buzzing again. Financial journalist Ven Sreenivasan weighs in.
Spotting signs of financial abuse among the elderly in Singapore; why are they so hard to detect?
The abuse could be taking place for years already, or the culprit could be a trusted family member or friend. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
OCBC remains bullish on investment outlook despite US credit downgrade by Moody’s
SINGAPORE] Local bank OCBC remains positive about the investment outlook for the next one year, despite Moody’s downgrade of the United States’ credit rating on Friday (May 16). Read more at The ...
GXS’ acquisition of Validus’ Singapore business a sign of market validation
SINGAPORE] The recent acquisition of small and medium enterprise (SME) lender Validus’ Singapore business is a sign of market consolidation and validation in South-east Asia. Read more at The Business ...
Income’s financial advisory arm wants to capture demand for alternative investments
SINGAPORE] Amid growing demand for private market and alternative investment products in Singapore, financial advisers are increasing efforts to offer products in addition to the traditional insurance ...
Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five Chinese and Hong Kong firms eye listings on SGX. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s rhythmic gymnasts gear up for Asian championships on home soil
More than 150 gymnasts are twirling their ribbons and hoops at the OCBC Arena until Sunday, as Singapore hosts the annual Rhythmic Gymnastics Asian Championships. The Asian championships will serve as ...
Singapore’s MAS Proposes Streamlined IPO Rules to Boost Listings and Investor Access
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has proposed reforms aimed at simplifying initial public offering (IPO) requirements and expanding outreach to ...
Analysts increase DBS’s TPs, issue upgrades after 1QFY2025 earnings surpass estimates
Shares in DBS closed 50 cents lower or 1.11% down at $44.60 on May 16. The analysts' target prices range from $40.90 to $50.
Brookfield makes first Singapore investment with $413m acquisition
Brookfield Asset Management, the global alternative asset manager, has marked its first investment in Singapore with the acquisition of two business parks and a high-tech industrial building for S$535 ...
SGX RegCo, MAS proposals a positive step forward, but inadequate without deeper market reform: market watchers
SINGAPORE] The Singapore stock market will need deeper structural reforms to address longstanding challenges, market watchers told The Business Times. Read more at The Business Times.
Companies to get more help for IPOs, but they have concerns about volatile market
Despite the concerns, some companies are preparing themselves for the right opportunity at the right time. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Singapore’s OCBC plans to stay the course in Hong Kong, hire talent despite trade war
OCBC has no intention to change its planned US$192 million investment in Hong Kong and Macau, CEO Helen Wong says.
SGX RegCo, MAS proposals viewed as a positive step forward but inadequate without deeper market reform
SINGAPORE] The Singapore stock market will need deeper structural reforms to address longstanding challenges, market watchers told The Business Times. Read more at The Business Times.