Markets
SGX reports $2.8b net outflows from institutions in 2025 equity trade
SGX reports $2.8b net outflows from institutions in 2025 equity trade
In absolute terms, City Developments recorded the largest net institutional inflow in 2H25, with about $237m purchased.
DBS named Southeast Asia's most valuable brand in 2025
WIth a brand value of $22.2b, it overtook Malaysia's Petronas.
Equity capital market sees strongest YTD issuance since 2021
By sector (issuers), Real Estate led with $3.48b, accounting for 46.3% of the proceeds.
Singapore bond issuance hits record $44.6b in first nine months
DBS Group Holdings, UOB, and DBS Bank each issued $2.59b.
Buyback consideration surges 80% in 9M 2025
The consideration tally was led by UOB ($561m).
Morningstar lifts SGX fair value estimate to $14.50
SGX’s FY2025 adjusted net profit after tax rose 16%.
MSCI launches two new data and analytics solutions
More than half of stakeholders said that they face difficulties finding attractive deals.
Services sector expects modest growth in H2 2025
Overall, 17% of firms anticipate better conditions.
SG sees companies look beyond SGX for IPOs in H1 2025
Only one Singapore-headquartered company chose to list domestically.
RHB Singapore to lead group’s pivot toward ASEAN growth
In 2024, RHB Singapore reported an 18.6% increase in total income to $252.6m, whilst gross loans grew by 14.7% to $8.95b.
RHB lifts SGX target to $16
The updated valuation is based on FY26 earnings and a higher price-to-earnings multiple of 23.5 times.
FTSE ST Mid Cap Index dips 1.5% despite standout stock gains
The FTSE ST Mid Cap Index slipped 1.5% in total return for 1H25, underperforming the FTSE Asia Pacific Mid Cap Index, which rose 4.6%.
Morgan Stanley projects RoE to rise to 14% for Singapore by 2030
The investment bank has reaffirmed its overweight rating on Singapore, citing these improving fundamentals as key to its bullish outlook.
Yuanta Global joins SGX as 33rd derivatives clearing member
Yuanta Global is a wholly owned subsidiary of Yuanta Futures.
SGX share price climbs 50% on derivatives trading strength
However, the pace of that growth is now beginning to moderate.
Banks embrace wealthtech as $2.95t domestic pool grows
Majority of investors accessed wealth management services through digital channels.
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