Markets & Investing

DBS ups US Commercial Paper Programme to US$15b

DBS Bank Ltd has expanded its existing US Commercial Paper Programme from US$5 billion previously.

DBS ups US Commercial Paper Programme to US$15b

DBS Bank Ltd has expanded its existing US Commercial Paper Programme from US$5 billion previously.

Jardine C&C gearing up for a stock split?

The likelihood strengthens after the conglomerate's Astra International business announced a 1:10 stock split.

Singapore’s IPO volume in its lowest level since 2009

Guess which sector regained its top spot in the lineup of Singapore equity listings with proceeds of US$866 million?

Here’s what Manchester United’s ditched IPO did to Singapore’s ECM market

Formula One’s postponed IPO also caused Singapore-listed equity deals to be in its lowest half-year level since 2005.

SGD-denominated bonds reach record semi-annual volume

Primary bond offerings increased by almost 46% to 61 issuance worth S$14.2 billion.

k1 Ventures shares up to highest since August 2011

Shares soared after majority shareholders offered to take the firm private in a deal valuing it around S$292 million, says Reuters.

k1 Ventures privatisation has "marginal" impact on Keppel Corp

Keppel Corp will see its effective stake in k1 Ventures rise to 45% from 36% but has little impact on former's own stock.

Funds raised by Asian IPOs surge 87% to US$14.5b

And Singapore Exchange is among the top 12 exchanges by the number of deals and capital raised with four listings raising US$349m.

Singapore bond issuance reaches a record US$14.4b

DBS topped the Singaporean-issued bonds underwriting this year.

Swiber Holdings prices fixed rate notes amounting to S$75m

The net proceeds raised will be used to fund the refinancing of Swiber and its subsidiaries’ debt obligations.

Singapore surprisingly lags as most targeted nation for SE Asia M&As

You’ll never guess who beat Singapore with a whopping $12bn M&A volume in 1H12.

SGX better off losing bid for LME

The outrageously high bids that came in for the London Metal Exchange might mean it's not worth winning, says Maybank Kim Eng.

K-REIT acquires another 12.39% stake in OFC

The company just got larger after buying the OFC stake for S$261.6m.

OCBC allots S$500 million to buy back shares

This is the fourth share buyback programme for the bank and will involve on-market purchases of ordinary shares.

Asiasons Capital names Darrin Lin as Creative Director

Mr Lin will be responsible for company's in-house team to provide value added enhancements to its investment portfolios.

Energy, metal listing rules meet international standards: SGX

The bourse defended itself after a Straits Times article suggested an easing of listing rules for exploration firms.

Maxi-Cash IPO oversubscribed amid strong interest

Singapore's first listed pawnbroker said its 56mn invitation shares is roughly 4.3 times oversubscribed.