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Singapore auto platform Motorist.sg nabs seed funding from angel investors

Singapore auto platform Motorist.sg nabs seed funding from angel investors

JobsCentral’s co-founders Der Shing Lim and Shao-Ning Huang and live chat software Zopim’s co-founder Royson Tan pitched in.

SGX urged to relook rules allowing Mainboard companies to transfer to Catalist

Increased transfers to Catalist could harm the liquidity and valuation of firms already listed on the board.

Homegrown SMEs turn to Hong Kong for short-lived IPO rally

However, they failed to sustain the momentum as they trade below offer prices.

Cityneon to delist after accepting buyout offer

West Knighton is buying 99% of its shares.

Investors pool cash into S-REITs amidst dovish Fed stance

Sector yield spread of 4.2% is above the 10-year average of 3.8%.

SGX inks deal with the CCI Administrative Bureau to deepen Western China ties

The agreement will further help Chongqing companies access international capital funding for expansion.

Singapore IPO proceeds plunge to $730m in 2018

The bourse booked the second lowest performance since 2008.

M&A activity fell 30.7% to $90.86b in 2018

This is the lowest annual period since 2013.

APAC dominates global IPO activity with US$97.1b worth of deals in 2018

It accounted for five of the top ten exchanges globally by proceeds.

MAS to allow bond investment using SRS funds in 2019

The individual limit for Singapore Savings Bonds will also be raised to $200,000.

Singapore hits $145.74b worth of deals in 2018

M&A made up the bulk with $135.86b across 688 deals.

Singapore YTD bond issuance hits record high at US$34.3b

Mega-deals from the financial services sector including DBS and UOB raised US$23.9b.