Retail investors

Anchorpoint shopping centre up for sale with S$295 million guide price

This works out to around S$3,751 per sq ft on its existing net lettable area of 78,636 sq ft

The IPO of Fore Coffee, a tech-driven coffee chain in Indonesia, threw the spotlight on the growing depth of domestic capital markets and reduced reliance on overseas exits.

From reset to readiness: South-east Asian capital markets in 2026

The year 2025 offered early signals on AI, governance and liquidity, showing where disciplined capital is heading next

As investor interest in Singapore stocks picks up, companies have a golden opportunity to strengthen fundamentals, enhance communications and demonstrate value creation, say the writers.
COMMENTARY

Forward guidance: Why it matters and how to get it right

With clear communication on anticipated earnings and business strategies, listed companies can signal confidence and build credibility

The path forward to better investor protection must be carefully calibrated with safeguards in place.

Beef up investor rights, but don’t tip the market towards litigation

Singapore’s push to enhance investor recourse is timely, but execution could open the floodgates to speculative claims and unintended pressure on listed companies

Retail trading accounted for 20 to 25% of total activity this year, touching a record high of about 35% in April.
ANALYSIS

Retail investors to have more sway over Wall Street after record year

In 2025, retail traders shift to ETFs tracking equity indexes, crypto, and commodities

MAS noted feedback that retail investors face friction in commencing civil action, such as difficulty in self-organising, and finding sufficient funds for legal advice.

MAS proposes more measures for investors to seek civil compensation from market misconduct

Proposals aim to facilitate self-organisation, provide access to funding and reduce legal barriers to civil action

You need to understand the business first, make your judgment, then use the checklist to confirm that you haven’t missed anything crucial.
A SMART LOOK AT INVESTING

The successful investor’s checklist

A good checklist won’t make you Warren Buffett, but it will prevent you from being consistently wrong

China’s stock market has staged a remarkable comeback since April, with major indexes gaining more than 20%.

China weighs curbs on stock speculation to foster steady gains

The government often seeks to instil stability in its capital markets around major national events

Sales of Japan corporate bonds have reached about 1.5 trillion yen (S$13.1 billion) in the first five months of the fiscal year started Apr 1.

SoftBank, Rakuten tap Japan’s booming retail demand for bonds

SALES of corporate bonds to Japan’s mom and pop investors are booming, on track to surpass last year’s record as bigger returns draw buyers looking to protect their savings from inflation.

Japanese real estate is compelling for investors, given its stable yields, accessible financing and the growing demand for quality homes, says director of OrangeTee International Steven Tan.

OrangeTee ties up with Japanese real estate agency to give Singapore investors more access to Japan market

Clients can tap partner Tokyu Livable’s portfolio of residential and investment-grade properties