Markets
IPO proceeds fall 97% YoY in 2022: EY
Proceeds fell despite no change in the number of IPOs.
S-REITs bounces back in November as total returns rise by 5.7%
In October, S-REITs' total returns fell by 5.6%.
Court convicts former Trek 2000 CFO for falsification of accounts, other offences
The former official falsified the financial statement for FY ended 31 December 2015.
Brands usage of Instagram rose in Q3 22
Reels performs the best on Instagram.
NoonTalk Media makes Catalist debut at $0.225
It will trade under the stock code “SEJ.”
SGX seeks opinion on proposed CDP margining framework and clearing fund changes
Amongst the changes proposed include the introduction of margin offsets.
Daily Markets Briefing: STI up 1.57%; Keppel Corp on top
Keppel Corp led the index with 4.66% gains.
Singapore’s top trade associations links arms to adopt industry-wide green initiatives
Initiatives such as waste and GHG emission reduction are just some of their goals.
JTC launches Tampines North Drive site for public tender
It has a 30-year tenure.
'Smaller impact' on Singtel's earnings after subsidiary Optus hit by cyberattack
The analyst sees earnings impact to reach 4% in 2023.
Investor movement index decline due to ‘volatile’ market in September
Online broker said the index for Singapore clients went down 4.14%.
SGX launches FX electronic communication network
The prime brokers of the network are BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank.
Emperador to make STI debut on 19 September
It will join the index with an indicative weight of 0.4%
First REIT commences buyback of S$60m perpetual securities
The REIT will pay 70% the principal amount and pay any unpaid distribution.
Singapore’s wealthiest may be taxed more: DPM Wong
The government is gearing up to help lower-income households deal with inflation, reports Bloomberg.
STI to post a 14% earnings growth for 2022: report
Financials and telecommunications will be the largest contributors to growth.
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