Markets & Investing
Capital markets rebound to $33.3b in 2025 despite softer Q4
Capital markets rebound to $33.3b in 2025 despite softer Q4
Lower financing costs support investment recovery
Aspial Lifestyle says insiders hold 28.5% of $100m notes
The $25m tranche lifts Series 005 to $100m under its $300m MTN programme; SGX-ST listing is pending.
RHB keeps rubber products underweight despite high glove demand
Oversupply and pricing pressure outweighed utilisation gains.
Singapore trails as $45t managers pivot to China and Japan
Only 11% of respondents chose Singapore as a top performer compared to 21% for China and Japan.
Megachem CEO's stakes inch up after additional 9,700 share acquisition
Two on-market trades lift holding to 36.572%
Intraco raises $20.23m in digital securities series amidst heavy insider buying
It also raised $6.546m in a USD token programme.
CAREIT deploys $1.92b proceeds for portfolio acquisition
$1.79b was applied to assets as loan drawdowns reach $404.8m
GMA Capital scales regional influence via UN Global Compact Singapore
The investment firm gains access to dialogue and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
UOB locks 3% rate in $850m AT1 capital grab
The bank raises $850m via perpetual debt, with payouts cancellable at its discretion.
Where to invest in 2026 as tariffs, AI, and currencies collide
Chinese stocks and US small caps are good bets, analysts said.
F&N Treasury issues $125m notes at 2.6% fixed interest
The notes will mature on 20 January 2033 unless redeemed earlier.
Banks see STI climbing to 5,000–5,600
MAS committed $5b to its equity programme, with $3.6b already allocated.
Outbound investment hits $8.9b in Q4 after 119.1% jump
Knight Frank cites MSCI data as rising costs and skills gaps complicate overseas expansion.
Nam Lee EGM removes chair effective 9 January
The Board change followed the shareholders vote at extraordinary meeting.
CapitaLand invests in ALP, develops 5.1-hectare Singapore facility
It is expanding logistics into other markets and developing the facility for about $260m.
Grab and GAC to deploy 20,000 EVs across Southeast Asia
Three AION models roll out across six markets
First REIT redeems $33.25m subordinated perpetual securities
Securities cancelled following full redemption
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