Singapore stock market

REGULATOR’S COLUMN

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

UOB has priced S$850 million in perpetual capital securities at 3% under the bank’s US$30 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme.

Stocks to watch: UOB, Sembcorp, CICT, First Sponsor, Advanced Systems Automation, Moneymax

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 15):

Most of the top 10 net purchased exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025 by retail investors were occupied by Straits Times Index, real estate investment trusts, and Apac financial-focused ETFs.

The STI had a record-breaking 2025, but one SGX-listed ETF drew even more inflows

Reit ETFs were among these top 10 SGX-listed ETFs in 2025 by net retail inflows

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

For the first five trading sessions of 2026, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks.
INSIDE INSIGHTS

Shareholder value-focused XMH and JB Foods directors up stakes

[SINGAPORE] For the first five trading sessions of 2026, institutions were net buyers of Singapore stocks, with net institutional inflow of S$63 million.

No matter what you foresee for 2026 stocks, this tactic won’t help you.
COMMENTARY

‘Buy the dip’ might be the worst advice you’ve ever heard

In both bull and bear markets, this tactic might be hazardous to investors

The facility Frasers Centrepoint Trust entered into involves a green term loan and revolving credit facilities.

Stocks to watch: FCT, CLI, OUE Reit, Tan Chong International, Vividthree

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Thursday (Jan 8):

Property group Wee Hur breaks ground for the construction of a new international school.

Stocks to watch: Wee Hur, Stoneweg Europe Stapled Trust, Keppel Pacific Oak US Reit

[SINGAPORE] The following companies saw new developments that may affect trading of their securities on Wednesday (Jan 7):

The STI is market cap-weighted and therefore heavily influenced by the largest components, namely the three banks, Singtel and property heavyweights.
THINKING ALOUD

Fundamentally weighted indices are worth considering

The EQDP’s focus has been on incentives, listings and disclosure, but index construction deserves some attention