Markets & Investing

Markets to remain defensive, says DBS

Markets to remain defensive, says DBS

The bank stressed there's higher probability of sharply slower growth and easier monetary policy in Asia the longer Europe remains in crisis.

Investors should brace for more volatility, warns analyst

Flat earnings in FY11 and recessionary possibility puts FY12 earnings growth of 10% at risk.

NTT Singapore partners with SGX for more accessible trading facilites

As a Network Service Provider, NTT Singapore will offer NTT Com Low-Latency Service for access to global stock exchanges.

Hello, investors: A fifth of affluent Singaporeans to invest in Greater China and Southeast Asian funds

It seems like they have a lot to invest, as 48% of Singaporean affluent reported a rise in net worth in the last 12 months.

GIC: We have offset the losses on UBS

The sovereign wealth fund may have lost about 60% of its investment in UBS, but it says losses were countered by good investment decisions.

Standard Chartered Bank helps lure more Indian companies to Singapore

Over the past nine years, the number of Indian companies in Singapore has grown to over 4,000.

Tiger Airways asks for halt in trading

This follows Thai Airways' move to sever ties with the budget carrier.

Singapore market most stable in Asia

The country's earnings volatility is the lowest in the region, having stayed at 21.4% in the last 5 years.

SGX amends listing rules

The bourse said the revisions will strengthen corporate governance practices and foster greater corporate disclosure.

Temasek named among cornerstone investors for Citic Securities HK listing

China's largest publicly traded brokerage had so far secured five cornerstone investors.

Singapore Exchange enhances SGXNET announcement templates

The templates aims to foster more transparent and well-informed marketplace.

Middle aged people impact equity markets the most

As they are the most likely to invest in equities, changes in their population lead to changes in equity demand, says HSBC.

Delegation to visit Chengdu to explore business opportunities

The business mission will be held in conjunction with the 13th Singapore-Sichuan Trade and Investment Committee meeting.

Indonesia beats SE Asian nations with $5.5b worth of mergers and acquisitions

The country leads the SE Asia mergers and acquisitions volume for the first time since 2005 YTD.

Trading of Australand’s securities suspended

Last day of trading was 7 September 2011.

83% of fund managers bullish on Asian bonds

And over half of fund managers are bullish on Greater China equities as expectations of monetary tightening and inflationary hikes draw to an end.

Happy Birthday: SMX turns 1

Singapore Mercantile Exchange has traded more than 400,000 contracts valued at an amazing US$ 16b.