Markets & Investing

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).

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.

$1b state fund may spur outbound M&A deals

Fast-growing tech startups and property companies could benefit from the plan.

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.

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%.

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.

FCT raises $421.3m in oversubscribed equity fundraising activity

The upsized private placement was 4 times subscribed.

20 Hottest Startups of 2025

Fintech startups dominated the list.

Singapore logs 95% share in SEA tech funding in Q1 2025

Singapore contributed $865m to the total funding of $909m during the period.

Stoneweg European REIT starts unit buyback programme

The buyback serves as a flexible, cost-effective capital management tool to enhance returns on equity and NAV per unit.