Markets & Investing

SGX denies rumors on LSE merger

SGX denies rumors on LSE merger

The bourse said it was not in talks with the London Stock Exchange to form what could have been the world's third-largest exchange group.

London Stock Exchange in talks with SGX?

The potential merger would create the third-largest exchange group in the world.

SGS bonds rally full steam ahead

SGS bonds are likely to remain supported in the current risk-off mode, according to OCBC.

Malaysia to set up mercantile exchange

The plan aims to deepen the domestic capital market of Malaysia, says OCBC Treasury Research.

OCBC's whopping gains from F&N and APB stakes revealed

The gain will boost OCBC’s 2012 net profit forecast by 42% - so how much is it?

Temasek's notes get 'AAA' ratings

The outlook factored in Standard & Poor's opinion of ‘ongoing and extraordinary support’ from the Singapore government to Temasek.

OCBC Securities offers tiered interest rates for share financing

It is the first brokerage in Singapore to offer tiered interest rates for financing purchase of securities across seven global exchanges.

Mystery potential buyer of F&N and APB stake revealed

OCBC Bank and Great Eastern Holdings previously said they were approached with an offer to purchase, and now we know who’s interested.

Malaysia's bourse to trade 'sideways'

The KLCI closed at another record-high at the start of the week, says OCBC Treasury Research.

Someone wants to buy OCBC Bank and GEH's shares in F&N and APB

There is an offer to purchase, but shareholders are advised there is no certainty that any transaction will be entered into.

SGX and LSE sign cross-trading agreement

The two bourses will be able to trade their largest and most actively traded stocks.

Philippines leads gains among Asian currencies

The Singapore dollar underperformed the region, losing 0.2% against the greenback.

Taiwan biggest loser in Asian equities trading

Asian equities had a mixed session morning of 10 July 2012 with no strong direction coming from overnight developments, says RBS.

Asian bourses dragged down by US jobs data

Hong Kong and the Philippines were the biggest losers as at noon of 9 July 2012, down by around 1.5% each.

Olam sets up US$2b Euro Medium Term Note Programme

The net proceeds will be used for financing capital expenditure and potential acquisition opportunities, among others.

Singapore equities beat Asian counterparts in June

Concerns with inflation could continue to cap easing by the central bank even as external demand moderates, says HSBC.

3 out of 10 fund managers cautious on bonds

No wonder they're moving to equities.