Public equity
Vietnam to be promoted to emerging stock market by FTSE in September 2026
The reclassification is expected in multiple tranches, though details are not yet provided
GIC’s chief investment officer warns of AI bubble risk
If it fails to meet the high expectations priced in by the market, it could result in a sudden loss of value
Hong Kong and India drive banner year for equity capital markets
Bankers are betting that India will build on 2024’s record IPO haul, even as investors push down valuations
Vietnam stocks pop as foreign investors return on sweetened US trade terms: analysts
Possible market upgrade later this year could also result in additional tailwinds for inflows from overseas
Maybank Securities positive on MAS equities review given niche in mid-cap players: CEO Aditya Laroia
He remains optimistic on growth in Asean, barring uncertainty from US trade policies
Singapore’s capital market research scene trapped in ‘chicken-and-egg’ situation: DBS’ Han Kwee Juan
Research can boost trading activity, but such movement itself is needed to justify funding the work, he says
China pushes insurers to invest billions in latest move to support market
In the first half of this year, insurers will be asked to invest at least 100 billion yuan of long-term funds into stocks
Europe’s equity bankers rush to snag deals ahead of US vote
They expect sell-down volumes to pick up after the election, as mergers and acquisitions activity returns
MAS ready to make bold changes to revitalise equities market: Chee Hong Tat
Taking ‘calculated risks’ will offer a chance to turn things around for the local bourse, minister says
Why Income investors are finding it hard to cash out
OVER a billion securities change hands efficiently on the Singapore Exchange every day, but trading of shares in a public but non-listed company can be more daunting and complex.
