Markets & Investing
Jardine Matheson underlying profit soars 22% in H1
Jardine Matheson underlying profit soars 22% in H1
Approximately 58% of the group’s profits were led by its Southeast Asian businesses.
Sanjuro’s offer to Hwa Hong declared unconditional
The offer will close on 1 August.
EDB launches second leg of its corporate venture building programme
A total of $20m of fresh funding will be received by the program beneficiaries.
3 tech manufacturers to post weaker earnings in H1: analyst
UOB Kay Hian said the three have huge China exposure.
SGX net profit to grow by 8.6% YoY
Driving growth in the bourse is the forex and commodity segment.
SGX, NYSE to collaborate on dual listing of companies
Other areas of collaboration include the exploration of ETF products.
93% of expert investors seek more influence
They want to engage in climate-related issues.
JC&C offers to takeover Cycle & Carriage Bintang
The company currently holds 89.994% of CCB's issued shares.
Philippines’ Emperador lists on SGX main board
It aims to generate 50% of its sales from outside the Philippines by 2025.
Philippine-based liquor firm to join SGX main board on 14 July
It will be the first Philippine-listed company to hold a secondary listing on SGX.
Chua Hwee Song vacates post in SPH Reit
He resigned due to personal reasons.
CHART OF THE DAY: IPOs in Singapore and neighbouring markets
IPOs raised $614.7m (US$0.44b) from January to May 2022
MAS reprimands Three Arrows Capital over two violations
It provided false information to the MAS and exceeded the AUM threshold.
Chart of the day: Singapore H1 2022 IPO volume highest since 2017
However, funds raised were lower than in the first half of 2019 and 2020.
IPO market marks its busiest half-year in five years
New IPOs in SG increased from three in H1 2021 to 10 in H1 2022.
Investors reduce exposure to US markets in May: broker
TD Ameritrade said its clients' score in the Investor Movement Index dropped to 5.74.
ADDX accepts crypto assets of accredited investors
It is the first financial institution to do so in Singapore.
Commentary
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