Markets & Investing
More than 1 in 5 Singaporeans risk high-interest loans to invest despite low literacy
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.
Ho Bee Land drops acquisition bid for Australia’s AVJennings
AVJ has accepted a competing binding offer.
Yangzijiang Financial to divest entire treasury share at $0.72 apiece
The total gross proceeds amounted to $139.3m.
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.
SGX RegCo reprimands BlackGold Natural Resources directors, CFO over rule breaches
The Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) has issued public reprimands against four senior officers of BlackGold Natural Resources Limited for...
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