Markets & Investing
The Wild Ventures launched with $1m backing from global founders
The funding round included participation from high-profile names such as Alex Bouaziz (Deel).
Singapore surpasses San Francisco as top startup hub globally
Startups with sustainable business models lead investment deals.
REITs, high-yield stocks are investors' top defensive plays against tariffs
KDCREIT, ST, STE, and CLAR amongst those named by CGS International analysts.
Stoneweg EREIT manager eyes REIT conversion to stapled trust
It will comprise Stoneweg European REIT and Stoneweg European Business Trust.
More than 1 in 5 Singaporeans risk high-interest loans to invest despite low literacy
The risk appetite is highest amongst Gen Z (29%) and millennials (31%).
KIT invests in Global Marine Group with a 46.7% stake acquisition
KIF and its co-investor will hold the remaining 53.3% equity stake in GMG.
GIC, Temasek to acquire ‘significant stake’ in biotech CRO Novotech
Novotech provides biotech to small and mid-sized pharma companies.
Keppel sells Palm City development stake for $141.4m
It is expected to result in net divestment profit of around $55m for Keppel.
Ho Bee Land drops acquisition bid for Australia’s AVJennings
AVJ has accepted a competing binding offer.
Yangzijiang Financial to divest entire treasury share at $0.72 apiece
The total gross proceeds amounted to $139.3m.
65 Equity Partners, Inflexion secure minority stake in Kee Safety
The investment implies a valuation for Kee Safety of approximately $2.3b (£1.3b).
$1b state fund may spur outbound M&A deals
Fast-growing tech startups and property companies could benefit from the plan.
Singapore emerges as top launchpad for cloud and AI growth
Investors increasingly view Singapore as a launchpad for regional AI and cloud growth, the report said.
SGX adds dividend-focused ETF under SSE-SGX ETF Link
The new addition brings the AUM of SGX’s 48 ETFs to $13.7b as of March 24.
MAS reforms reveal gaps in current investor protection rules
MAS confirmed it will proceed with legislative amendments aimed at enhancing pre- and post-transaction safeguards for retail clients.
STI crosses 4,000 for first time in 3 years
Over this period, the index has delivered a total return of 40%, with a CAGR of 11.9%.
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