Achieving a robust and vibrant securities market

THE Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Exchange (SGX) have over the past year introduced several new measures to strengthen the securities market. In part, these measures are in response to various concerns raised about the market, including market irregularities, low trading volumes, and paucity of good listings on SGX. The measures have benefited from extensive consultations with different stakeholders.

They broadly aim to achieve a robust and vibrant securities market, where companies can raise capital efficiently, investors can…