Markets & Investing

AI, fintech draw venture cash in $5.9b funding year

Deep tech also took a bigger slice of funding, rising to 24.7% of deal value. 

Section 13O, MAS, and the digital footprint of Singapore Family Offices

The gap between formal disclosure and practical visibility has narrowed. 

Retail investors pour $925m into S-REITs in 2026

SGX said retail flows show investors adding to some laggards whilst still focusing on income visibility.

Suspended firms get three years to fix issues or delist: SGX RegCo

Data showed 39 long-suspended issuers as of end-2025.

Jardine Matheson to buy I-MED Radiology for $3.1b

The deal gives it full control of I-MED clinics across Australia and New Zealand.

AA REIT boosts liquidity with $700m sustainability-linked, green financing

The ESG-linked loans extend its debt maturity profile to four years.

Singapore dividends experience massive Q1 growth spike

Capital Group said the growth may not reflect the full-year trend.

Singapore amongst top five APAC largest real estate investment market

Transactions reached $23.93b over the 12 months to March 2026.

SGX and Bloomberg partner to boost visibility of local equities

Singapore equity research will be made more accessible through the Bloomberg Terminal.

Former broker jailed, finance executive fined in MAS trading cases

One received a 10-week jail term, whilst the other was fined $200,000.

Lendlease Global Commercial REIT chairperson to step down

Justin Marco Gabbani is leaving Lendlease Group to pursue an external opportunity.

Singapore retail investors dump AI tech for gold

Within commodity portfolios, gold reigns supreme at 79% ownership, followed by silver (36%) and oil (24%).

JustCo prices $100m SGX IPO at $0.94 per share ahead of 22 May debut

Cornerstone investors have locked in 70% of expected gross proceeds.

MAS to scrap mandatory financial advice for complex investment products

ILPs will now require product highlights sheets under the revised framework.

LHN’s net profit rises 18.6% to $16.8m in H12026

Basic earnings per share increased 16.0% to $0.0392.

MoneyMax subsidiary prices $30m 5% notes due 2028

The notes will be issued under MoneyMax Treasure’s $500m multicurrency medium-term note programme.