Singapore

SINGAPORE Exchange's top brass are on a mission to counter what they see as myths about the stock market as the current drought of activity spawns a growing number of critics and doomsayers. Market volumes might be thin, but the integrity of the market and the ease of raising capital remain robust, said SGX chief executive Magnus Bocker.

The market operator has also been working to improve liquidity by introducing incentives for market makers and liquidity providers, and by launching numerous initiatives aimed at improving retail participation.