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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

Ranamita Chakraborty
Published Mon, Jan 5, 2026 · 07:00 AM
    • There were 15 IPOs, one reverse takeover and two secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange in 2025.
    • There were 15 IPOs, one reverse takeover and two secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange in 2025. PHOTO: BT FILE

    [SINGAPORE] The outlook for Singapore’s initial public offering (IPO) market is gearing up to be promising in 2026, supported by ongoing market reforms and a growing pipeline of listing candidates, industry observers noted.

    “The 2026 pipeline is shaping up to be one of the most encouraging in recent years,” said Ong Hwee Li, chief executive officer at investment banking company SAC Capital.

    Assuming there is no major economic shock, he remains positive on the market in 2026 and beyond.

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