Markets & Investing
Tycoon Oei Hong Leong sells entire Intraco stake
Tycoon Oei Hong Leong sells entire Intraco stake
Intraco has issued notice of cessation of substantial shareholding.
SGX derivatives, commodities, clearing volumes up
Derivatives, commodities and clearing activities grew in June from a year earlier while securities turnover was lower, says SGX.
Gains rally extends to sixth straight day
The STI rose another 0.1% and even managed to break through the 2960 resistance level at one point during yesterday's trading.
IHH listing seen as significant step towards greater cooperation among Asian bourses
PM Najib says it also indicates the growing international presence of Malaysia’s healthcare industry.
Singapore loses Manchester United IPO
There is a silver lining though, says IG Markets Singapore.
Nearly 2 out of 10 investors to cut their financial investments
Pessimism in the domestic and global economy strikes yet again.
Global DCM revenues in 1H12 hit record low since 2010
But Asia Pacific DCM volume reached a record high $455.0bn in 1H 2012.
Moody's rates UOB's SGD subordinated notes Aa2
Moody's Investors Service says the rating outlook is stable.
SGX welcomes new trading member from Taiwan
President Futures has joined Singapore Exchange’s derivatives market, allowing the Taiwan-based firm’s clients to access products at SGX.
Neo Group launches Singapore IPO
The IPO opened at 9:00 am on 3 July 2012 and will close at 12:00 noon on 9 July 2012.
MSCI Asia Pacific index up 0.3%
The biggest gainers as at 2 July 2012 noon were the Philippines and Thailand.
DBS ups US Commercial Paper Programme to US$15b
DBS Bank Ltd has expanded its existing US Commercial Paper Programme from US$5 billion previously.
Jardine C&C gearing up for a stock split?
The likelihood strengthens after the conglomerate's Astra International business announced a 1:10 stock split.
Singapore’s IPO volume in its lowest level since 2009
Guess which sector regained its top spot in the lineup of Singapore equity listings with proceeds of US$866 million?
Here’s what Manchester United’s ditched IPO did to Singapore’s ECM market
Formula One’s postponed IPO also caused Singapore-listed equity deals to be in its lowest half-year level since 2005.
SGD-denominated bonds reach record semi-annual volume
Primary bond offerings increased by almost 46% to 61 issuance worth S$14.2 billion.
k1 Ventures shares up to highest since August 2011
Shares soared after majority shareholders offered to take the firm private in a deal valuing it around S$292 million, says Reuters.
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