Markets & Investing
SGX calls for feedback on new securities trading proposal
SGX calls for feedback on new securities trading proposal
The 'trade at close' will be rolled out by July 2019 if adopted.
SGX welcomes Hong Kong advisory firm to derivatives market
Lion Futures caters to international futures markets.
Chart of the Day: NORX hit $24.9b in August
It was pushed by growth in both electronic and non-electronic segments.
Mapletree Logistics Trust issues new units to raise $375m
It will partially fund the firm's acquisitions.
The Asian Export Awards 2018 welcomes MICCI as partner
MICCI intends to be the premier advocate for the business community in Malaysia.
Chart of the Day: Singapore-listed equity offerings up 6.1% to $5.22b in August
Follow-on offerings surged 130.3% YoY to $4.53b.
Equity capital market activity hits two-year high at US$3.8b YTD
Follow-on offerings outpaced IPOs and convertibles in proceeds.
Nine precincts join business improvement district programme
They include historic, civic, and mixed-used districts.
Investment firm Sinostar PEC to inject $240m for China plant
The plant has a production capacity of processing about 200,000 tonnes of polypropylene per annum.
Singapore and Sichuan firms team up for business deals
Amongst the deals is the establishment of the Singapore Innovation Centre for SMEs in Sichuan.
Surbana Jurong Capital and Mitsubishi forms US$500m fund for urban developments
The JV will gear towards projects like rail-related developments and affordable housing.
Singapore firms led US' investments in Asia in 2017
Investments grew 7.41% to US$274.26b, surpassing China and Japan.
GIC partners with GLP to launch US$2b China fund
It will focus on income-generating logistics facilities in China.
EDBI and GIC join US$100m funding for UK-based fintech firm
ACORN machine opened its regional office in Singapore.
Daily Briefing: GIC not worried about emerging market woes; Grab sees revenue doubling to US$2b in 2019
And two adjoining Amoy Street conservation shophouses up for sale at $50m.
Singaporeans grew portfolios in Europe with US$3.4b investment in H1
This led Singapore to be the most active in Asia for outbound investment.
Daily Briefing: Malaysia and Singapore to postpone HSR for two years; Transport minister says old HDB unit prices can still increase in 10 years
And US accelerator eyes travel and hospitality vertical for Singapore startups.
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