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Reits, business trusts, F&B to drive IPOs on SGX in 2018

But scepticism prevails over SGX's ability to capture interest from tech firms due to stiff competition

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Angela Tan

Angela Tan

Published Wed, Jan 3, 2018 · 09:50 PM
    IPO funds raised by sectors in 2017

    Singapore

    APART from real estate investment trusts (Reits) and business trusts (BTs), companies in niche sectors such as food and beverage (F&B) will continue to offer listing aspirants on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).

    In a report entitled Equity Capital Markets Watch - Singapore: 2017 Year in Review, PwC said that Reits and BTs would likely continue to be the niche for the SGX.

    PwC

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