Markets & Investing

2-year Singapore Government Securities bond fetched 0.48% yield

2-year Singapore Government Securities bond fetched 0.48% yield

The $2.7 billion 2-year bond re-opening is the largest 2-year SGS bond offering since February 2004.

International Flavors & Fragrances to invest in new Singapore facility

The over $100mln worth of investment extends over the next three years in Singapore and Greater Asia.

Singapore Exchange lists Malaysia Smelting Corporation

The listing served as an endorsement of MSC’s strong business fundamentals and industry prospects.

Singapore Exchange lists XMH Holdings on Mainboard

The distributor of marine and industrial diesel engines has estimated market capitalisation of S$108mn.

Singapore Exchange to lead pre-trade risk controls in Asia

The implementation of the pre-trade risk controls will take place on the third quarter of this year.

Total capital investments to reach US$14bln in 2011

The EDB is optimistic on the prospect of foreign investment into Singapore for 2011.

6 banks fund international exchange in Asia Pacific

The funding for the proposed ASX-SGX combination comprises term loans of $3.8 billion and A$750 million.

Singapore lagged behind Asian countries in weight recommendation

Singapore is the only country to recieve an underweight recommendation for asset allocation.

CapitaMalls' $200mln bonds over subscribed 1.82 times

The 1-year and 3-year bonds attracted strong interest from retail investors, CapitaMalls Asia said.

SGX lists Zhongmin Baihui Retail on Catalist

The retailer’s listing to SGX adds numbers of companies catering to Chinese consumers.

Singapore ranked third most active in Asia Pacific investments

China remained the most liquid market in Asia Pacific in 4Q 2010, accounting up to 50% of the activities in the region.

$1.3bn spent on industrial properties in 4Q 2010

Investment spending in industrial properties increased over 90% and it is expected to surge in 2011.

Jones Lang LaSalle to launch industry-first website

The website is designed to help corporations worldwide navigate through the upcoming changes in global lease accounting treatment.

No rest for the well-paid as Singapore Exchange will introduce continuous all-day trading

To enhance access to companies listed on SGX, trading hours will be from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

CapitaCommercial Trust distributable income up 11.3% in FY2010

Distributable income came in at $221 million, according to CapitaCommercial Trust Management Limited.

Singapore Exchange securities daily average value forecast at $1.9bln for FY11

After consistently disappointing Phillip Securities' estimates, Phillip Securities lowered their SDAV estimates for 3QFY11 and 4QFY11 to $2 billion.

Singapore Exchange profit up 14% in 2Q FY2011

Adjusted net profit came in at $81.7 million and net profit without adjustment came in at $74.2 million.