Markets & Investing

Ascendas eyes REIT listing in HK

Ascendas eyes REIT listing in HK

It would be the second yuan-denominated IPO outside Mainland China.

CIMB Securities admitted to SGX derivatives market

Now there are 37 clearing members for the derivatives market and 34 trading partners.

The truth about market research

So let me get straight to the point, what I really want to talk about is the pursuit of the truth in market research. I agreed to do this piece...

3 new places SME’s can find staff in a tight labour market

Singapore is currently facing the tightest crunch for talents. According to a MOM publication, Singapore carried a 2.2% unemployment rate in 2010 and...

SGX reprimands Chinese firm for breaching rules

This is said to be the latest in a series of scandals to hit Chinese companies listed on overseas exchanges.

No more breaks: SGX

All-day securities trading will start 1 August so market hours overlap with other Asian exchanges.

Japanese broker Dot Commodity enters SGX derivatives market

There are now 33 trading members on the SGX derivatives market.

GIC appoints Acting Chairmen

This after Dr Tony Tan Keng Yam left his post as GIC's Deputy Chairman and Executive Director.

SGX ensures transparency in Singapore government bonds trading

Banks to provide market making and brokers to increase liquidity and facilitate buying and selling of SGS bonds.

Non-financial corporates in Asia Pac safe from ‘systemic shocks’

The liquidity of Asian corporate remains good as Moody's latest Asian Liquidity Stress Index has kept low at 12.3%.

Green Beans: SGX wants companies to account for sustainability

All listed companies in Singapore must now produce a guide on their green and good works, as well as their hard numbers.

Singapore ranks third for in-bound mergers and acquisitions

Singapore did M&A volume of $2.1bn in 2011, but guess who got the top spot?

Venture Corp’s growth to slow down in 2Q11

OCBC says this is due to the 17.5% drop in Singapore’s industrial production.

Chinese stock issuance reaches $52.6bn in 2011

This makes China account for 42.4% of Asia Pacific ECM volume – the highest YTD percentage on record.

SGX delays removal of midday trading break

Full-day continuous trading won’t start until the third quarter to supposedly ensure investors are ready.

Singapore is still Asia’s leading business hub

The country ranked 9th amongst the best cities for doing business.