Chasing global capital: South-east Asia markets turn to ‘value up’ reforms
Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia push firms beyond compliance to lift valuations
[KUALA LUMPUR] South-east Asian stock markets in Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia are stepping up efforts to close valuation discounts and win more capital.
This comes as Asia’s private wealth grows and investors place a rising premium on stronger returns and more disciplined use of capital.
The regional shift reflects a recognition that basic regulatory compliance alone is no longer enough to command investor interest or lift market valuations.
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