Markets

Isetan Singapore to suspend share trading on 29 August

The suspension follows court sanction over the scheme for the company's privatisation.

SGX derivatives volume jumps 15% YoY to 23.5 million in July

It also hits an all-time high in futures volume.

7 Singapore firms earn spots on Forbes Asia’s 2024 Best Under A Billion list

SGX, Aztech Global, and Delfi were amongst those that made the list.

REITs set to weather expected August market dip

In the past 14 years, the STI ended lower 12 times in August.

CapitaLand Ascott REIT prices $150m perpetual securities at 4.60%

The REIT plans to issue the securities on or around 7 August.

Vertex Venture issues new redeemable preference shares

The funds raised will be used for investments in Vertex’s captive and network funds.

Singapore art market shows resilience with online sales surge

Despite global economic concerns, the art market remains stable.

78% of Singapore’s large listed companies advance in climate reporting

Nearly all companies have established roles or committees to manage climate risks and opportunities.

Singapore's climate reporting rises, but net-zero commitments lag

Climate reporting efforts began for 96% of issuers in FY 2023.

SGX securities market turnover down 11.2% YoY in June

Securities daily average value also declined 6.6% YoY to $1.11b. 

SBF renews Lim Ming Yan as chairman, appoints 6 new council members

Nine council members resigned upon completing their terms.

Séché Environnement to buy Singapore’s ECO for $605m

Séché expands its presence in Southeast Asia’s hazardous industrial waste market.