2015 positive for S'pore equity, debt markets: OCBC
Republic remains an ideal listing venue for many corporates in the region with its robust regulatory framework, corporate governance standards, and a big pool of investible funds
Singapore
RIDING on Asia's buoyant economies, next year will be positive for both Singapore equity and debt markets, said OCBC Bank officials on Tuesday.
The poor stockmarket turnover and pathetic IPO or initial public offerings scene this year have made many observers sceptical of the attractiveness of the Singapore Exchange.
Singapore remains an ideal choice of listing destination for many corporates in the region with its robust regulatory framework and corporate governance standards, as well as a large pool of investible funds, said Tay Toh Sin, OCBC Bank head of corporate finance.
"The Singapore market is good for companies wanting to attract regional funds," said Ms Tay.
She expects to see more companies doing corporate IPOs rather than Reits or real estate investm…
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