Markets & Investing
Straits Trading forecasts H1 net loss
Straits Trading forecasts H1 net loss
This comes as the value of its UK investment properties dropped.
SGX ETFs grow 32% YoY with $700m in first-half net inflows
Gold ETFs led inflows, with SPDR Gold Shares (GSD/087) notching net investments totaling $578m.
Singapore's small-mid caps bound for growth
MAS’s EQDP is expected to attract capital beyond $5b investment.
Jardine Matheson underlying profit soars 45% YoY in H1 2025
This has resulted in earnings of $685m for the period.
Luminor Financial forecasts net loss for H1 2025
This is due to an increase in amortisation of intangibles regarding the FHPL crowdfunding platform.
Temasek to raise stake in Italy's Ermenegildo Zegna to 10%
Temasek Holdings is increasing its stake in Italian luxury group, Ermenegildo Zegna, to 10% by purchasing 14.1 million treasury shares at $8.95 each.
Investor optimism returns to Singapore stocks but doubts persist: report
Investor sentiment toward REITs was notably positive, buoyed by around 100 basis points of rate compression.
FHT to hold privatisation scheme meeting on 15 August
Unitholders may submit their questions by 31 July.
COTD: More than five in 10 Singaporean elite traders embrace risk
83% believe risk has a high impact on the success of their trades.
Fullerton Fund Management closes first Carbon Action Fund investment
It invested in Routematic’s decarbonisation efforts in Emerging Asia.
MAS selects first asset managers for equity market dev't programme
MAS will place a combined initial sum of $1.1b with the three firms.
Princeton Digital Group secures $1.66b investment
The funding will support PDG’s expansion in APAC.
NUS commits $150m to boost tech startup funding, mentorship
It aims to enhance support for early-stage tech innovation.
SGX suspends Dasin Retail Trust trading
The company has stopped providing key financial documents.
MAS appoints Fullerton to manage Singapore equities mandate
The initiative aims to enhance the country’s asset management and research ecosystem.
MAS commits $50m for equity research and listing support
This is part of the central bank’s initiative to attract more investors.
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