Markets & Investing
Manchester United now considering Singapore over Hong Kong for its IPO
No final decision has been made but the $1b initial public offering is reportedly likely to take place this year.
We have a role in facilitating investment in Asia: Minister S Iswaran
The Minister cited Singapore’s domain capabilities, companies’ commercial track record, and the country’s high level of economic connectivity as...
Time to sell your stocks in Singapore
An analyst senses more shocks than positive surprises ahead, as low forward earnings multiples become a myth.
Singapore Exchange launches Reach trading engine
Reach offers 10 times more capacity with ultra-low latency of less than 90 microseconds.
SMX to host iron ore futures contract on a global platform
Metal Bulletin Iron Ore (MBIO) Index based futures contract will position Singapore as global trading hub for iron ore.
Fullerton appoints Manraj Sekhon as Chief Executive Officer
Prior to joining Fullerton, Mr Sekhon was Director and Head of International Equities at Henderson Global Investors.
Singapore is the top nation making acquisitions in Hong Kong
To date, deal values reached US$2.6 billion from 10 deals.
SGX lists BNP Paribas as its new derivatives trading member
Through its extended participation in the exchange, the financial company can provide global customers easy access to Asia.
Going global: Singapore companies to leverage on Asia’s rise
Singapore targets to achieve 1,000 companies with S$100m - S$500m in revenue in a decade.
Singapore is the best market for equities in Asean
DBS says Singaporean companies can easily capitalize on rising income trends in both Asean and China.
Far East Group launches 18,800,000 new shares
Dividends of at least 20% of net profit attributable will be distributed to shareholders for each of FY2011 and FY2012.
Temasek sets up $300m private equity fund
It’s a joint venture with South Africa's E Oppenheimer to invest mainly in agricultural sectors and consumer goods.
Global equities outlook ‘far from gloomy’
While the economic outlook is uninspiring, HSBC's economists are not forecasting a recession.
SMX finetunes contract specifications for 3 futures contracts
The revised Gold Physical, Gold Cash and Silver Cash futures contracts adapt to changing industry demand.
Asian Liquidity Stress Index fell to a 3-year low in July
The index has been around 12.3% in June and May, but It is now 11.4%.
Private equity-backed IPO’s surge 77% to US$14b in Asia
Shanghai led PE exits in Asia with US$3.7b.