Markets & Investing
Asian CPFIS funds post double-digit gains in Q3
Asian CPFIS funds post double-digit gains in Q3
It grew to 12.11% in SGD for MSCI AC ex Japan in end-Q3 2025.
F&N lift Vinamilk stake via 4.6% stake purchase
It could raise interest from 20.39% to 24.99% in the dairy business.
Aspire secures financial licences across Australia, Europe and US
Eight approvals underpin multi-region expansion
Lendlease Finance accepts $24.8m in SGX-listed notes tender
The accepted tenders represent 9.67% of outstanding notes.
CSE Global secures $160.71m of LNG electrification contracts in US
The contracts cover power distribution and control systems work.
ESR-REIT divests eight assets, cuts leverage to 39.2%
The divested portfolio accounted for 6.9% of net property income.
LMIR Trust sets management fees at 2% of net property income
Fee structure unchanged under new 24-month agreement
Can logistics and data centres sustain industrial REIT growth?
S-REITs make up around 10% of SGX total market capitalisation.
Ever Glory United launches public offer of up to 2 million shares
The offer opens 11 December ahead of expected listing.
UltraGreen.ai director buys 180,000 shares for $250,200
A lead independent director acquires 180,000 shares through UBS-managed trust.
Proposed Singapore Paincare buyout ends after scheme conditions lapse
Financing confirmation were withdrawn after the expiry of UOB facilities.
OCBC takes equity stake in Esteel’s $1.9b hot briquetted iron plant plan
The US$1.5b development will have the capacity to produce about 2.5 million tonnes of hot briquetted iron a year.
Savills Singapore acquires majority stake in Alpina for $40m
Purchase adds engineering expertise to Savills’ regional services network
DFI expects 11–15% profit CAGR through 2028
It also raised its dividend payout ratio to 70%.
Investment volumes in 2026 set to surpass 2025 levels
As 2025 YTD investments hit $28b, already beating last year’s $25b.
Infinity Development Holdings raises $13.7m in SGX listing
Its post-placement market capitalisation is $123.5m.
MAS taps Manulife for $5b equity dev’t programme
The programme aims to boost investors and liquidity in the city-state’s market.
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