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.

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%.