Ranamita Chakraborty

Ranamita Chakraborty

JOURNALIST

Ranamita graduated from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University with a Masters in International Relations. She joined BT on Sept 18, 2024 and covers the capital as well as insurance markets. 

Panelists discussing their insights on strategies for Value Up and Value Unlock at the SID Chairpersons Guild and SID Board Academy Launch event on Friday (Jan 16).

About 30 SGX listcos show early interest in Value Unlock programme to lift valuations

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

Chee Hong Tat, Minister for National Development and deputy chair of MAS, announced that the Value Unlock programme is open for applications under its two grant schemes.

SID launches platform for listcos’ board chairs as Value Unlock programme opens for applications

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

One key factor driving SGX’s appeal is its shift toward a more disclosure-based regulatory framework, first announced last October.

Secondary listings on SGX set to grow in 2026, but regulatory frictions loom

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

Insurance distribution in Singapore is governed by the Insurance Act, which defines who may act as an insurance agent and the requirements they must meet, the GIA said.

E-commerce platforms such as Shopee expand into insurance amid tighter regulatory scrutiny

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

United Overseas Insurance (UOI) CEO Andrew Lim points out that many products are simple enough for consumers to purchase online without needing much assistance. For instance, travel insurance is now almost entirely bought online.
TOPLINE

UOI bets on hybrid insurance model as customers seek both digital ease and human touch

It also offers specialised products that meet specific consumer needs, such as Singapore’s first dedicate cruise insurance

Panellists debate on the the EQDP, a government-backed initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s equity market, at the inaugural Singapore Equities Forum 2026

Is S$5 billion enough? Panel weighs impact of EQDP on Singapore equity valuations

There is agreement that the sum has kickstarted things, and that the challenge would be to keep up the momentum built in...

 A new regional study by insurer Prudential found that nearly seven in 10 respondents in Singapore prefer consulting a human adviser for insurance advice.

Young Singaporeans prefer human advisers over digital tools for insurance: survey

In addition, more than six in 10 prefer clear planning over spontaneity when it comes to financial planning, says Prudential

The rebranding “reinforces its role as the core pillar of SGX group, multi asset ambitions and its importance to Singapore as an international financial centre,”said SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye.

SGX rebrands equities business to SGX Stock Exchange as STI marks 60th anniversary

The move follows the completion of the Equities Market Review Group’s recommendations

Generic photos for stories related to SGX, SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge as well as broadening investor participation and boosting trading activity.

10 stocks to watch in 2026: SingPost, UOB, ST Engineering and more

After the STI’s 22.9% romp in 2025, which way might Singapore equities head?

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) saw 15 IPOs, one reverse takeover, and two secondary listings in 2025. Names that came to market include pure-play data centre real estate investment trust (Reit) NTT DC Reit, co-living business Coliwoo, semiconductor optics company MetaOptics, and surgery technology firm UltraGreen.ai.
OUTLOOK 2026

Singapore could see more IPOs in 2026 after public listing rebound last year

More than 30 companies have begun preparatory work for listings, evenly split between the SGX mainboard and Catalist