Markets & Investing

SGX launches first Asian FX Forwards clearing service

The service clearing 7 currencies seen to encourage the adoption of central counterparty clearing of OTC traded products in Asia.

SGX launches first Asian FX Forwards clearing service

The service clearing 7 currencies seen to encourage the adoption of central counterparty clearing of OTC traded products in Asia.

SGX to add MSCI Indonesian Index futures to its Asian equity index derivatives

But it is subject to regulatory approval and is available for public comment until 31 October 2011.

Wary investors shy away from trading as STI remains volatile

Equity market trading value has been lacklustre lately, with the October 17-21 ADT just at S$1.02b.

SGX seeks views MSCI Indonesia Index futures inclusion

Addition provides an alternative trading platform to the over-the-counter market.

Scorpio East Holdings directors reprimanded by SGX

The company has breached Catalist Rule 703 by failing to disclose information about the terminated contracts of about S$12 million.

AsiaPac IPOs raise a disappointing US$609m in 3Q11

This is an 18% decline from 2Q11’s US$3.3b.

Swiber to raise US$100m through bonds due 2014

These bonds are convertible to 5% share of common stock.

Temasek raises S$650mn via Zero Coupon Guaranteed Exchangeable Bonds

Proceeds of the bonds due 2014 will be used by Temasek and its investment holding companies to fund their business.

Temasek to raise S$650m through bonds due 2014

Institutional investors have one week left as the offering is scheduled to close on 25 October 2011.

CapitaMalls Asia gets formal go-ahead from HKEx

Trading of the shares in Hong Kong will begin at 9:30am on 18 October 2011.

Singapore Exchange first quarter profit up 18% to $88mn

Despite growth and reforms, the exchange remains cautious with uncertain global financial markets.

Straits Trading Company issues S$500m multicurrency debt

DBS Bank will be the arranger and dealer of the Multicurrency Debt Issuance Programme.

CapitaMalls Asia to begin trading in Hong Kong on 18 October

As at 13 October, the total number of issued shares is almost 3.9b.

Singapore Exchange is your gateway to the ASEAN region

Management plans to attract larger international listings in Singapore by marketing SGX as the gateway to Asia.

China to overtake the US as the largest trading nation in the world by 2025

Chinese trade volume is expected to grow an amazing 146% in 14 years’ time.

Alibaba to woo Temasek to finance Yahoo stake buyback

China’s biggest e-commerce company is set to retrieve what it used to own in Yahoo but apparently needs Temasek to the rescue.

KKR appoints Lim Hwee Hua as senior advisor

Mrs. Lim held various offices in the government of Singapore, retiring from public service as Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office.