R Sivanithy
Governance-based market indices are worth exploring
A Singapore Governance Leaders Index would reward transparency, responsibility and board quality while enabling meaningful distinction between firms
Clearer disclosure of IPO investment proceeds needed
The public should know the use of funds upfront, in terms of every S$1 invested – not every S$1 the company receives
Growing disconnect between stock market and underlying economy
The fundamentals of the domestic economy, which point to steady but unspectacular growth, do not really justify unbridled optimism
Should stock market indices represent the market or the economy?
While the Hang Seng expands to mirror Hong Kong’s economy, the Straits Times Index narrows its focus, raising questions about the purpose...
Independent body needed to provide guidance to investors for complex products
Its very existence would likely force the industry to pay more attention to proper explanations and disclosures before any selling is undertaken...
Is the US Federal Reserve truly independent? The ‘Fed put’ says otherwise
The Fed is actually far from truly independent, often basing its actions on the health of the stock market
The time is ripe for ETFs on the mid and small-cap segments
Exchange-traded funds on both indices would benefit retail investors in many ways
Time to revisit the ‘upsizing IPO’ strategy?
IN RECENT weeks, two relatively large initial public offers (IPOs) were announced: NTT’s data centre real estate investment trust (Reit), whose assets...
Ensuring IFA independence is crucial
In an ideal world, the independent financial adviser would be appointed by an external party – possibly regulators or even Sias –...
Employers should encourage employees to start retirement planning early
They can help spur awareness and action by including it in their suite of benefits
