Ben Paul

ETFs a means of riding market’s revitalisation while neutralising risk of picking the wrong companies, abandoning strong performers too early

Mega-cap listing aspirants may draw liquidity away from less exciting companies around the world

Most of its value resides in Jakarta-listed Astra International, while its own parent has secondary listing in Singapore

The big question is whether the core businesses of the STI’s constituents can support its next leg up as the impact of major capital return initiatives wanes

In a less-conducive operating backdrop, smaller Reits may be weeded out, as larger ones play the role of consolidators

The business it plans to spin off may garner a lofty valuation on Nasdaq, but its own shares may be plagued by a holding company discount

The frontline market regulator should ask boards for more transparency on their thinking on capital management

If the new dual-listing bridge attracts companies that fail to perform, it may erode rather than enhance the vibrancy of the Singapore market

When companies go public, their founders and managers should communicate a big vision rather than a plan to just deliver incremental gains

Investors should look out for the shortcomings in remuneration practices highlighted by the study in the companies in which they own shares