Markets & Investing

S'pore leads Southeast Asia's private equity deals, volume in 2024

Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines accounted for 55% of PE deal value and 43% of deal volume.

FEHT to expand investment strategies globally

This follows the acquisition of Four Points by Sheraton Nagoya for $52.8m.

Sasseur REIT’s DPU dips 2.7% YoY in FY2024

DPU for the period stood at $0.06082.

Budget 2025: Winners and Losers

Experts say some sectors could face drawbacks from budget measures.

Investment sales drop 20.3% QoQ in Q4 2024

For the whole year 2024, investment sales rose 28.7% YoY.

Gold Peak invests US$150m under JS-SEZ Green Lane initiative

The investment will build a manufacturing and R&D facility in Johor.

BUDGET 2025: S-REIT tax breaks extended, but immediate gains remain limited

The extension of the 10% final withholding tax rate is expected to encourage broader investor participation in S-REIT ETFs.

BUDGET 2025: Equity market measures may fall short, analyst warns

Fund managers must distribute a portion of their profits as dividends.

How can businesses benefit from the $1B private credit growth fund?

It is seen as a key opportunity for companies to scale and expand.

Enabler Bidco to acquire Econ Healthcare for $0.33 per share

The offer is 20% above the last traded price on 14 January.

LIVE UPDATES: Singapore Budget 2025

PM Wong says the 2025 Budget advances ForwardSG plans.

7 in 10 say high agent bank fees deter investment

96% of CPF members are aware that they can invest their CPF monies.

S’pore firms prioritise sustainability and employee welfare amidst rising costs: UOB

Besides rising costs, limited awareness and resources hinder firm progress.

Hanwha Group’s Pinetree Securities joins Alta Exchange as member

Pinetree Securities will have access to Alta Exchanges' portfolio of assets.