Markets & Investing

Offshore and marine, banks and hospitality sectors to boost overall market earnings

The three select sectors are expected to report higher profits, said DBS Vickers.

Offshore and marine, banks and hospitality sectors to boost overall market earnings

The three select sectors are expected to report higher profits, said DBS Vickers.

Singapore election will have little impact on stock market

Unlike regional countries where election results have investment implications for politically-linked stocks, the investment implications in Singapore...

Turmoil in Middle East and Japan spooked investors: Ernst & Young

It slowed down the pace of new issuances in March including those in Singapore and Asia.

Only 6% of Singaporean companies have funding needs

About one-third of companies in Morgan Stanley Research's list have a funding position to meet by either debt, equity or better-than-forecasted cash...

SGX is not an ugly duckling despite rejection by Swan:Phillip Securities

Efforts at organic growh are showing as trading volume for both securities and derivatives recover.

SGX not in a hurry for another merger and acquisitions deal: DBS Vickers

Singapore Exchange still has enough opportunities in its existing business, DBS said.

MAS amends code on Collective Investment Scheme

The key changes include strengthening of core investment requirements, introduction of new guidelines, and enhancing security for investor protection...

Failed SGX-ASX deal may harm foreign investment in Australia:Moody's

The rejection of the proposed merger with SGX will limit the Australian securities market operator’s ability to compete in an increasingly...

SGX ends ASX merger hope

It's over for a disappointed SGX and many investors as Labor Aussie Treasurer officially rejects merger deal.

SGX won't give up on ASX Merger

Door still slightly open as SGX responding in writing to the provisional 'no' from Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan.

Singapore scored largest global IPO in 1Q 2011

The said IPO is the US$5.5 billion Singapore listing of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust.

SGX stands to gain from failed merger with ASX: DMG

The management may attract a deeper pool of regional companies to list in Singapore.

Mapletree launches IPO

Mapletree Commercial Trust has lodged a preliminary prospectus.

ASX-SGX merger gets thumbs down from Aussie government

The Australian Treasurer is disposed to reject ASX-SGX merger proposal, a report said.

Singapore led South East Asia loan volume with US$7bn in 1Q 2011

This is more than five times the US$1.3 billion raised in 1Q 2010.

SGX derivatives volume at all-time high in March

Turnover rose 22% year on year to $37.2 bln with a securities daily average volume of $1.6 bln.

Projecting a sharper commercial edge

Singapore's companies, like the city-state itself, have a great reputation for reliability and efficiency. They get things done.