MAS review group

HOCK LOCK SIEW

CDL may catch up with its soaring peers

The developer has been actively unlocking value, but is trading at a much steeper discount to RNAV than UOL

One key factor driving SGX’s appeal is its shift towards a more disclosure-based regulatory framework, first announced last October.

Secondary listings on SGX set to grow in 2026, but regulatory frictions loom

Well-known companies with such listings here include DFI Retail Group, IHH Healthcare, Nio and Prudential

MAS says the use of a single set of offer documents will be facilitated by requiring the Singapore prospectus to contain information already needed for a listing in the US.
MARK TO MARKET

SGX-Nasdaq bridge may be a model for more dual-listing arrangements with other jurisdictions

With the STI delivering strong returns, companies that choose to list in Singapore have to be prepared to compete for the attention of local investors

Panellists debating the EQDP, a government-backed initiative aimed at strengthening Singapore’s equity market, at the inaugural Singapore Equities Forum 2026 on Friday.

Is S$5 billion enough? Panel weighs impact of EQDP on Singapore equity valuations

There is agreement that the sum has kickstarted things, and that the challenge would be to keep up the momentum built in 2025

There were 15 IPOs, one reverse takeover and two secondary listings on the Singapore Exchange in 2025.
OUTLOOK 2026

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

An investment account for children, inspired by US President Donald Trump's "Trump account", could be a game-changer for Singapore's equities market.
HOCK LOCK SIEW

A Trump-inspired ‘Big Beautiful’ baby bonus could help birth the next boom for Singapore equities

It wouldn’t cost much relatively, and it could pave the way for stock investments to be part of our lives – while helping to make SGX great again

The STI is up 20.7% so far this year, versus the S&P 500’s gain of 16.2%.
MARK TO MARKET

Singapore market reforms may lift sentiment in 2026 despite geopolitical, trade uncertainty

Investors should focus on companies with credible and clearly stated plans to drive shareholder value

Some small and mid-cap companies do not place much emphasis on investor relations, partly due to limited resources.

Small and mid-cap firms hope Value Unlock measure will boost understanding of their businesses

This could lead to better market valuations and stronger investor confidence

Teo Joo Wah, CEO of Lion Global Investors  speaking at the LionGlobal Singapore Physical Gold Fund event last week.

Asset manager Lion Global Investors bets on mid-caps and gold investments

CEO Teo Joo Wah notes that the mid-cap segment is more labour-intensive in terms of research effort but is optimistic that it will pay off

The SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge will offer companies with market caps of S$2 billion or more the opportunity to list on both exchanges without much additional cost or effort.
MARK TO MARKET

SGX-Nasdaq dual-listing bridge may afford GIC, Temasek bigger role in revitalising local market

MAS says EQDP and the Anchor Fund @ 65 will support fundraising activity and trading liquidity on the new Global Listing Board