Equity Market Development Programme

THINKING ALOUD

To complement the SGX-Nasdaq listings bridge, should market making be compulsory?

The Singapore Exchange could consider launching a consultation paper on this

BlackRock appears to be the only manager so far under the EQDP with a broader Asean-focused mandate, while others remain primarily Singapore-centric in their approach.

BlackRock launches Asean equity strategy under EQDP, with a small and mid-cap focus

Half of the portfolio is allocated to Singapore equities, with a focus on small and mid-cap companies

The Singapore Exchange Regulation has launched a  consultation on the proposal for tighter rules on executive pay, dividend policy and investor relations, with any changes expected to be implemented in phases from 2027.

SGX RegCo’s disclosure push may strain smaller firms, raise box-ticking risk, analysts warn

Ultimately, how companies approach the exercise will decide if the proposed rules will improve transparency and accountability, they add

Under the new scheme, CPF members can invest their CPF savings into a range of instruments including equities through diversified life-cycle portfolios.
BROKERS’ TAKE

New CPF life-cycle investment scheme could channel up to S$9 billion a year into Singapore stocks: Citi

It could provide ‘sufficient recurring liquidity inflow’ into local equities beyond the EQDP’s conclusion

Singapore equities have suffered the least in the region since the outbreak of the Iran war.

Singapore stocks near record high as Iran war fuels haven status

Trump said the US will begin blockade of Hormuz, setting the stage for more global market turmoil

The purpose of Anchor Fund 2 is to strengthen Singapore’s equities ecosystem by investing in leading growth enterprises ready to list and raise capital in Singapore’s public markets.

Fullerton Fund Management, 65 Equity Partners to manage second Anchor Fund tranche

This follows the first launch of S$1.5 billion in 2022 to attract high-quality listings to Singapore

The new wave of S-chips must have a market cap of at least S$1 billion and raise at least S$200 million or 10% of their market cap.
THINKING ALOUD

The second coming of S-chips is different

SGX is again exploring the possibility of attracting Chinese companies, but this time the strategy is far more targeted

SRS president S Nallakaruppan (third from right) and MAS assistant managing director for capital markets Lim Tuang Lee to his right celebrating SRS' 40th anniversary with industry leaders.

Industry body for remisiers marks 40 years amid Singapore equities rally

Industry leaders note the profession’s expanding influence in the local equities market

SGX RegCo CEO Tan Boon Gin says the China Securities Regulatory Commission adds another "level of scrutiny" to the Chinese companies looking to list in Singapore.

‘Really different’: SGX RegCo’s Tan Boon Gin looks to exorcise S-chip ghosts

The regulator’s chief is confident that the ‘second’ coming of Chinese listings will not lead to a repeat of corporate governance scandals

The Singapore Opportunities Income Strategy will place a particular emphasis on small and mid-cap companies.

Manulife unveils new equity income and growth strategy under EQDP

The portfolio is ‘constructed to balance income stability with capital appreciation’