Markets & Investing

Nearly 2 out of 10 investors to cut their financial investments

Pessimism in the domestic and global economy strikes yet again.

Global DCM revenues in 1H12 hit record low since 2010

But Asia Pacific DCM volume reached a record high $455.0bn in 1H 2012.

Moody's rates UOB's SGD subordinated notes Aa2

Moody's Investors Service says the rating outlook is stable.

SGX welcomes new trading member from Taiwan

President Futures has joined Singapore Exchange’s derivatives market, allowing the Taiwan-based firm’s clients to access products at SGX.

Neo Group launches Singapore IPO

The IPO opened at 9:00 am on 3 July 2012 and will close at 12:00 noon on 9 July 2012.

MSCI Asia Pacific index up 0.3%

The biggest gainers as at 2 July 2012 noon were the Philippines and Thailand.

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.