Singapore launches $5b equities programme to boost market liquidity

Chee said MAS and SGX RegCo have committed to completing listing reviews within six to eight weeks.

Singapore will deploy $5b under the new Equities Market Development Programme (EQDP) to strengthen its fund-management ecosystem and broaden investor interest beyond large-cap stocks, Minister for National Development and MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat announced.

An initial $1.1b will be allocated to three asset managers to catalyze third-party capital and deepen liquidity in small- and mid-cap equities.

Additional tranches will follow. Chee emphasized that the goal is to build sustained investor demand for Singapore-listed companies—not to “pump-prime” the market.

To complement the EQDP, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will introduce tax rebates to reduce listing costs and streamline regulatory processes.

Chee said MAS and SGX RegCo have committed to completing listing reviews within six to eight weeks.

He added that a more robust equities market will benefit family offices—both as investors and as business owners looking to raise capital in Singapore.

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