Markets & Investing
Singapore is third most preferred market of affluent investors in 2025
Singapore is third most preferred market of affluent investors in 2025
The city-state ranked alongside the United States and Hong Kong as a top choice for global high-net-worth individuals.
S-REITs maintain strength with UOB 'Overweight' call
The FTSE ST REIT Index climbed 4.2% in June, significantly outperforming the Straits Times Index.
Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy after board blocks settlement
Lenders acquired 25% of Del Monte Pacific Limited’s equity stake.
Johor-Singapore SEZ expected to boost cross-border investment
The country accounted for almost two-thirds of the region’s total inflows.
Know thy investor and source of funds as basic safeguards
Companies should conduct some level of understanding of their potential investors before rushing to accept investments.
CCCS assumes safety and metrology duties from 1 July
The agency will now serve as a single point of contact for issues relating to fair trading practices, product safety standards, and accurate trade...
China Medical System eyes secondary listing on SGX in July
It aims to expand its Southeast Asia presence and reach Singapore investors.
Singapore tech firms dominate SEA funding in H1 2025
On a regional basis, the total funding for the SEA tech ecosystem amounted to $2.5b.
Granite Asia joins Jelawang Capital's EMP, RMI initiative
Granite Asia is a multi-stage investor focused on transformative opportunities.
SC Ventures to merge unit with smart action platform FourTwoThree
The platform will allow SMEs to evaluate their carbon emissions.
What will drive Singapore to double its stock market value by 2030?
Singapore could even rank closer to peers like Taiwan and Australia.
Xero to acquire US-based SMB bill pay platform for $3.2b
Melio integrates accounting and payments.
Stoneweg European Business Trust invests $58m in IDC Fund
The fund is set to be Europe’s largest data centre operator.
SunMoon Food CEO acquires 401,000 more company shares
Zhang Ye’s stake in the company now stands at 0.71%.
COTD: Gold tops local ETF inflows in H1 2025
The global gold spot price recorded its highest New York closing level in history.
The Raffles Crew: Singapore’s fastest growing business network
The upcoming SFF event on June 23, themed Communication and Colour, promises to be a standout.
Industrial REITs gain traction with DBS forecasting FY25 rebound
Industrial REITs have suffered a ~5% year-to-date correction, compared to the relatively flat S-REIT index.
Commentary
Singapore’s family offices: Time to professionalise or risk falling behind
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