Markets & Investing

Diamond marketplace LUXIEE bags six-figure investment in seed round

The round was led by Roadbull Logistics vice-chairman Kewee Kho.

Diamond marketplace LUXIEE bags six-figure investment in seed round

The round was led by Roadbull Logistics vice-chairman Kewee Kho.

Utico's 88% stake acquisition in Hyflux could reach $535m

It includes a $400m commitment to the water treatment firm.

SGX RegCo launches consultation for proposed safeguards to securities market

Proposed enhancement include price collars and an extension of the auction routine.

Novena Global Lifecare completes $475.4m merger with Xingkeduo

Novena Global Lifecare now has access to Xingkeduo’s AI-based platform and physical network of nearly 100 stores.

Chinese FDI into Europe and North America down 18% in H1

Only US$12.3b was invested into these regions, the lowest activity level since 2014.

Frasers Centrepoint secures 33.3% stake in Waterway Point for $240.5m

It launched an equity fund to raise gross proceeds of $437.4m.

Parenting startup theAsianparent raises series C funding

It will use the proceeds for its planned expansion into Asia and Africa.

SGX RegCo alters two voluntary delisting rules

Offerors and concert parties must abstain from voting on the delisting resolution.

Court convicts three individuals for insider trading

The individuals carried out a front-running arrangement over a seven-year period, resulting in profits of $8.07m.

Dragon Group seeks clarification for proposed exit offer

Its controlling shareholder is still working on a cash exit offer pursuant to the firm’s delisting.

Half of SMEs still ineligible for financing in 2018

Poor cash flow and low annual revenue stall their opportunities.

MAS mulls changes to S-REIT leverage limits

REITs may soon be able to take on more leverage if they meet the minimum ICR.