Ranamita Chakraborty

Adjusted net profit for the half-year period stands at S$357.1 million, an 11.6% increase

Guardrails will be put in place where necessary to protect against downside risk, the Monetary Authority of Singapore deputy chairman adds

Proposed rules may narrow information gaps for investors, though experts warn that projections and guidance carry risks

Currently, SGX-listed securities in two-thirds of retail accounts are held directly with CDP

According to the Imas survey, the positive outlook comes amid broader bullish sentiment towards Asian equities

The push follows its MAS capital markets services licence activation last July

Market participants say weak disclosure and poor investor engagement often drive mispricing on the exchange – gaps the initiative aims to close

The SID Chairpersons Guild complements the national effort to strengthen the development of Singapore’s equities market

Well-known companies with such listings here include DFI Retail Group, IHH Healthcare, Nio and Prudential

Questions around governance and oversight of the digital sales channels come into sharper focus