Markets & Investing
Airwallex raises $387m in Series F funding for expansion plans
Airwallex raises $387m in Series F funding for expansion plans
The company plans to use the funds to expand into Japan, Korea, the UAE, and Latin America.
Scaling without selling out: Strategic lessons for Singapore’s SMEs
In an economy that often rewards speed and scale, restraint may feel countercultural—but it can be effective.
SBF reelects Teo Siong Seng as chairman
His reappointment took effect on 20 May.
Could cash be making a comeback in Singapore wealth plans?
Also, over a third expect to grow their exposure to alternative investments.
CLI establishes first onshore master fund in China
The master fund will invest in a series of sub-funds to acquire high-quality assets.
LIST: 20 small-cap stocks in Singapore to watch in 2025
Five of the 20 belong to the consumer sector.
S-REITs gain appeal as borrowing costs and bond yields fall: RHB
RHB named CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, among others as its top picks.
Quantified Energy ends funding round for solar drone tech expansion
The company specialises in drone-based electroluminescence inspection technology for solar PV systems.
Ossia appoints Asian Corporate Advisors as IFA for privatisation offer
The Goh siblings offer $0.16 for each Ossia share.
Q&M Dental closes offer for Aoxin Q&M shares on 16 June
The company does not intend to revise or extend the offer.
Capital market reforms launched to spur listings: analyst
Morgan Stanley noted that Singapore is actively encouraging listings and fund activity through “bold new measures.”
Asia-Pacific Strategic Investments CEO resigns due to health concerns
COO Lee Keng Mun will perform CEO duties amid the transition period.
Ossia International receives privatisation offer
It will be via a voluntary unconditional cash offer of $0.16 per share.
SG leads in Southeast Asia's private equity funding in Q1
Yinson Production Offshore Private Limited Energy had a $1.3b (US$1b) investment.
Rently raises $3m to scale Asia presence
The funding round was led by impact investor Orange Bloom.
DBS, OCBC, and UOB’s STI weight rises to 52.1% in April
The three banks delivered an average total return of 107%.
EC World REIT net property income falls 53.7% in Q1
The group is currently looking to sell some of its assets to pay off debts.
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