Hock Lock Siew

Growing leading companies outside the banking sector will make the local stock market more vibrant

To be a hub for growth capital, the city needs to develop a tolerance for companies with hyped-up valuations

A poor showing might attract comparisons between the bridge and the Spac initiative

For investors, a flood of rumours over the sale of assets – including properties, fast-food chains and car dealerships – can be disconcerting

It’s hard not to compare RWS with its high-flying rival MBS, even though they target different market segments

Several are available, offering an option to tap the sizzling stock market

A rollback to a three-player market is inevitable; the tragedy is how difficult the exit has become

Hongkong Land’s strategy update provides a useful reference

Its famous Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Singapore and Malaysia account for only 4 to 5% of the company’s total earnings