Markets & Investing
SGX reports all-time-high for derivatives volume, FX in September
SGX reports all-time-high for derivatives volume, FX in September
Securities market turnover value increased by 6% MoM.
SG ranks 1st in Broader Asia for future growth potential: Frost & Sullivan
The research company said the Lion City is “investment-ready.”
Former GIC VP to lead Yangzijiang Financial’s investments in external funds
Wu Menglin will lead in selecting investments in international funds outside of China.
9 in 10 says investing is the best strategy to protect wealth from financial challenges
Inflation is the top financial concern amongst Singaporeans.
3 motivations pushing the wealthy to sustainable investments
About 24% of investors have more than 15% of sustainable investments in their portfolio.
Deal making activity down 33.7% YoY in first nine months: report
Overall mergers and acquisitions reached $127b (US$13.8b) year-on-year.
Sea Limited memo reveals 3% of Indonesia Shopee workers to lose their jobs
Sea Limited is intending to mitigate losses.
Frasers Property’s green retail notes 1.64x oversubscribed
Following the oversubscription, the company raised its notes offer to $500m.
SGX securities turnover value climbs 35% MoM to $24.3b in August
The pickup was on the back of the corporate earnings season.
SGX RegCo pushes for a 9-year limit for independent directors
The regulator said the cap will help the bourse achieve its diversity outcomes.
MAS, SGX Group launches disclosure portal for sustainability reporting
The portal simplifies the disclosure process using a core set of metrics.
Frasers Property Limited issues inaugural $420m green retail notes
It will be offered at an interest rate of 4.49% per annum with semi-annual payments.
CHART OF THE DAY: What do Singaporeans feel about NFTs, cryptocurrencies?
Over half of the respondents are not too enthusiastic about these.
Singapore investor movement index stays flat in August
This is because of the market volatility during the month.
STI falls 0.3% in August
Banks, Singtel, Jardine Group, and Keppel Corp supported the index.
FTSE Russell axes ComfortDelGro from STI
The transport company will be replaced by Emperador.
Legacy system to competitive advantage: How incumbents can win it all in the digitalisation race
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