Markets & Investing

Marketnode completes Series A funding led by HSBC and Temasek

The startup will use the investment for platform expansion.

iFast launches $300m debt programme 

OCBC will act as the programme’s sole arranger and dealer.

Singapore assets boost Link REIT FY24 NPI by 9.5% YoY

Despite improved NPI, the REIT’s full-year DPU fell to HK$2.6265 (S$0.45).

Non-operational losses push Mapletree to $577.2m net loss in FY23/24

It saw valuation declines in its US, Europe, and Australia office portfolios.

Healthcare sector sees renewed interest from corporate buyers

The healthcare industry recorded a deal value of US$1.13b (SG$1.53b) between January and April.

ARA H-Trust sells managers to tycoon Gordon Tang 

Tang's children also acquired 19.0% of the trust's stapled securities.

Yangzijiang Financial clarifies role with maritime entry

The company assured it will have a different role from its sister company.

Banks, utilities top Morgan Stanley's top stocks in Singapore

DBS, OCBC, Singtel, Sembcorp and Genting are its top picks.

Jardine Matheson projects modest profit decline in 2024 

The company cited market conditions for the profit decline.

Sabana REIT postpones May 24 EGM

The REIT postponed the EGM due to a High Court hearing on the Abeyance Application.

Fewer investors commit over 40% to ESG in portfolios

Only 28% did so in 2023, down from 37% in 2021.

Report shows ESG investing in Singapore declining

Biggest barrier to investing was skepticism about the performance of these funds.

Temasek and Warburg Pincus to acquire Specialist Risk Group

The acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals.