Other key markets in the Asia Pacific region in 2016 were Japan at $398 million, South Korea at $376 million, Singapore at $164 million, and India at $124 million. The alternative finance sector in the Asia-Pacific totalled $102.8 billion in 2015 ... ( read original story ...)
Investors Sour on Singapore IPOs
An Australian real-estate company has pulled its plans for a billion-dollar initial public offering in Singapore following tepid demand for its units, people familiar with the process said Friday, indicating that investors remain wary in a volatile global ... ( read original story ...)
Australia’s Cromwell puts on hold up to $1.1 billion Singapore IPO of REIT
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Australia’s Cromwell Property Group (CMW.AX) has put on hold its up to 927 million euros ($1.1 billion) initial public offering (IPO) of a real estate investment trust on the Singapore Exchange, according to a stock exchange filing. ( read original story ...)
Singapore ruling party takes flak over wealth gap
“Singapore has followed a different approach [to other developed nations], with a lower tax burden overall . . . while providing targeted subsidies for those in need,” the Ministry of Finance said. Lee Hsien Loong, prime minister ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Pacific Alternative Finance Report “Cultivating Growth” Released
Australia was the second largest alternative finance market with US$609.6 million in 2016, followed by Japan in third with US$398.45 million and in fourth South Korea with US$376.31 million, New Zealand in fifth with US$223.25 million, Singapore in sixth ... ( read original story ...)
ERA Realty’s re-entry to SGX as APAC Realty; IPO priced at S$0.66 per share
is making a comeback to the Singapore bourse under APAC Realty, alongside its other related businesses. The initial public offering (IPO) is priced at 66 Singapore cents per share. APAC Realty plans to raise a sum total of S$27.1 million. The IPO comprises ... ( read original story ...)
Qoo10 Singapore announces the Integrated Cashless Payment and Advertising Model – QPay
SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Qoo10 Singapore, Asia's leading online marketplace, announces the integrated Payment and Advertising Model, QPay. Qpay, an integrated cashless payment system enables consumers to purchase items simply by scanning a ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore-China ties ‘stable, in good state’, PM Lee says after prominent visit
When asked about the inclusion of several fourth-generation Singapore leaders in this week's China trip, such as Finance Minister Heng Swee Keat and Minister in Prime Minister's Office Chan Chun Sing, Mr Lee said the Republic's relationship with China is ... ( read original story ...)
Johnson & Johnson Innovation announces winners of the Singapore QuickFire Challenge in collaboration with ETPL and SMART
Winners to use prize money to conduct research in Singapore and be provided access to laboratory space from ETPL and one year of mentorship and coaching by Johnson & Johnson Innovation, ETPL and SMART staff. SINGAPORE, Sept. 22, 2017 /PRNewswire ... ( read original story ...)
ERA Realty to make reappearance on SGX as APAC Realty; IPO priced at S$0.66 a share
APAC Realty, which operates under the ERA brand, plans to raise net proceeds of S$27.1 million by selling 48.9 million shares at 66 Singapore cents apiece in an initial public offering (IPO). The IPO will comprise 4.8 million new shares and 44.1 million ... ( read original story ...)
InsurTech Regulations in Singapore
Singapore Government is creating a framework to encourage ... It’s overdue. Here at Fintech Finance, we work with renowned executives in the industry to provide key decision-makers globally within leading financial services organizations with reliable ... ( read original story ...)
The Singapore Stock Market Today: CapitaLand Commercial Trust to Gobble Up Marina Bay’s Asia Square Tower 2
Hello, Fools! Here are three things about the local stock market that might interest you today. 1. The Straits Times Index (SGX: ^STI), finished Thursday at 3,213.82 points, slipping 4.25 points or 0.13%. The biggest loser in the index was Jardine Matheson ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore Press Holdings’ Market Value Falls Behind New York Times
Singapore’s leading newspaper publisher had a market capitalization that was larger than that of The New York Times Co. — until this month. Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. saw its market value fall below that of its better known U.S. peer for the first ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s Lee Cements China Ties With Pre-Party Congress Visit
Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University. “It shows the high-level connection between the two nations is stable and they highly regard each other in the relationship.” Singapore expects to be at the f ... ( read original story ...)
The Centre for Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Partners with LATTICE80 in Singapore
The Centre for Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (CFTE), a UK based education platform for the finance industry, is has partnered with LATTICE80, an international Fintech hub based in Singapore. The partnership between the two entities is designed ... ( read original story ...)
Yanlord, Perennial’s offer for Singapore’s United Engineers fails
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A plan to acquire Singapore's United Engineers Ltd by Yanlord Land Group and Perennial Real Estate Holdings that valued the century-old property group and a stake in a subsidiary at $1.4 billion has failed on low shareholder ... ( read original story ...)