Markets & Investing

Worried about the Indonesian Rupiah?

Worried about the Indonesian Rupiah?

Find out why investors in the IDR bond market are treading with care.

Chart of the Day: Cumulative weekly flows into major fund groups

Bond funds enjoyed another record week as equity indexes breached key levels, according to EPFR Global.

The key to overcome barriers to growth

“The secret of success is to understand the point of view of others,” said the US carmaker Henry Ford, a man who knew a few things about corporate...

SGX wants to know what you think

SGX is consulting the public on its proposed changes to the reporting and registration of Negotiated Large Trades in the derivatives market.

DBS prices issue of $750m fixed rate subordinated notes

The issuance is part of DBS’ US$15 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme.

Singapore capital markets score key policy boosts

Three new initiatives are looking to raise efficiency and liquidity in the dollar corporate debt market.

Singapore Minister: Try expanding to Kuwait

Development projects abound as the country opens up even more, said Minister Teo Ser Luck.

Can STI sustain its record finish?

Benchmark index broke the 3,000 barrier yet again but lingering market uncertainty could pull it back down.

SGX launches hubs in Chicago and London

These international hubs are the first by an Asian bourse.

Muted STI activity blamed on dismal China deficit

Investors stay on the sidelines with news of worse-than-expected China exports.

Federal answers SGX’s queries

SGX wanted clarification as to how trade receivables increased when Federal International (2000) Ltd’s revenue fell.

Mapletree Logistics Trust acquires over S$290m of assets in Japan

Separate Sale and Purchase agreements have been entered into for the acquisition of a portfolio of seven dry warehouse facilities from Goodman Japan...

Indian brokerage to exit Singapore

India Infoline is closing its securities operations in Singapore due to market conditions.

The secrets to start your own business

Here’s what I thought to myself: why didn’t I have this fiery drive to start a business when I first graduated? Why didn’t I make this move to...

Is the Singapore start-up scene dead?

I had just attended the Startup Asia Singapore event, and the question of whether the start-up scene here in Singapore is dead often popped up in my...

OCBC Bank issues US$1b of fixed rate senior bonds

The bonds will bear interest at the rate of 1.625% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrear.

Derivatives lead SGX activity acceleration

Its daily average volume is up by 8% yoy this February with securities also posting gains.