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The Star
4 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Singapore Exchange posts record profit, sees strongest IPO pipeline in years
Signage for the SGX Centre, which houses the Singapore Exchange Ltd. (SGX) headquarters, stands in Singapore, on Friday, April 27, 2018. - Photographer: Paul Miller/Bloomberg SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported on Friday its highest annual earnings since its 2000 listing and said more than 30 companies are actively preparing to go public, signaling a revival in listings amid efforts to boost the country's equities market. Adjusted net profit for the year ended June rose 15.9% to S$609.5 million ($475.2 million), driven by higher trading volumes across equities, currencies and commodities, according to SGX. Revenue climbed 11.7% to S$1.30 billion. "Our IPO pipeline is the strongest in years," CEO Loh Boon Chye told Reuters after the earnings release on Friday. "A pipeline in our definition is not about marketing to a prospect," he said. "Our pipeline is more refined, they are companies that have really considered that IPO is a route and have engaged advisers to do that." SGX declared a final quarterly dividend of 10.5 Singapore cents per share, up from 9 cents a year earlier, and said it plans to raise dividends by 0.25 cents each quarter from FY2026 to FY2028. Shares of SGX dropped 2.5% on Friday, but have gained about 25% year-to-date, LSEG data showed. The domestic benchmark stock index declined almost 0.8% on the day, but has climbed over 11% year-to-date. There is growing interest from companies seeking to list on SGX, after the city-state announced measures in February to strengthen its equities market, including a 20% tax rebate for primary listings. In July, Singapore's central bank said it will place S$1.1 billion with three asset managers as part of a S$5 billion programme under the measures to boost the stock market. Recent listings in July include NTT DC REIT, which raised $773 million in Singapore's largest IPO since 2021, and a secondary listing by Hong Kong-listed China Medical System . Loh said SGX's multi-asset platform is well-positioned to capture shifting investor flows amid global volatility triggered by heightened geopolitical and trade tensions, including the tariff war under U.S. President Donald Trump 's administration. SGX also plans to expand Singapore Depository Receipts (SDRs) programme, investment products that allow investors to buy shares of overseas companies directly on SGX, beyond Thailand and Hong Kong currently, Loh said. "We look to launch SDR with Indonesia underlying in the next few months," he said. "We hope to progress with that to other ASEAN markets like Vietnam." - Reuters
Economic Times
19-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to expand in Southeast Asia amid global trade companies include a Chinese energy company, a Chinese healthcare group, and a Shanghai-based biotech group, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter, but declined to be named or to name the firms as the plans are not listings would give a boost to Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX), which, despite being a popular venue for yield plays such as real estate investment trusts, has been struggling to attract mega listings and bolster trading hosted just four initial public offerings in 2024, according to its website. That compares with 71 new company listings recorded by its rival regional bourse Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing companies are looking to tap the Singaporean bourse as they look to enter, or expand business in, Southeast Asia amid a trade war with the United States, Jason Saw, investment banking group head at CGS International Securities, said.U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 145% on imports of Chinese goods, and China in turn raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, before the two sides agreed a 90-day pause last weekend. But uncertainty remains, given the time limit and the Trump administration's about listings on SGX "shot through the roof" after Trump ramped up his trade actions against China, Saw said."For the next years and decades, gateways from China to the world are going to be more important," said Pol de Win, senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX."Singapore is an important gateway, whether it's trade (or) business activity from China to the outside world, and a listing in Singapore is an important component of that." De Win did not mention the listing plans of the Chinese and Hong Kong firms.'GROWING INTEREST'CGS International, a unit of state-owned brokerage China Galaxy Securities, is working with at least two China-based companies to list on the SGX as early as this year, according to Saw. He declined to name the of the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies could raise around $100 million via primary listings in Singapore, said one of the is usually not the first choice for Chinese companies eyeing an offshore market debut. Most of them prefer Hong Kong due to Beijing's support and a large pool of institutional and retail investors more familiar with Chinese efforts to boost ties with Southeast Asia, amid escalating tension with Washington, have, however, encouraged some Chinese companies to increase their presence in the region, capital market advisers listing plans in Singapore come after the city-state in February announced measures to strengthen its equities market, which included a 20% tax rebate for primary listings, and vowed to unveil a next set of measures in the second half of initiatives are set to boost interest in the local IPO market, said Ringo Choi, EY's Asia Pacific IPO Leader, adding that Singapore's "political stability and neutral stance" on geopolitical matters should appeal to many, however, see Singapore closing its gap with Hong Kong in equity listings in the near future, due to factors including Singapore's relatively conservative investors and stricter listing requirements."You need to make it easier for companies, especially technology companies, to list," said the managing director of a Singapore-based multinational software company, who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media."Most of the startups in the region are headquartered in Singapore, so this should be the place they list." (Reporting by Yantoultra Ngui; Editing by Sumeet Chatterjee and Mark Potter)
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channel At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to expand in Southeast Asia amid global trade companies include a Chinese energy company, a Chinese healthcare group, and a Shanghai-based biotech group, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter, but declined to be named or to name the firms as the plans are not listings would give a boost to Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX), which, despite being a popular venue for yield plays such as real estate investment trusts, has been struggling to attract mega listings and bolster trading hosted just four initial public offerings in 2024, according to its website. That compares with 71 new company listings recorded by its rival regional bourse Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing companies are looking to tap the Singaporean bourse as they look to enter, or expand business in, Southeast Asia amid a trade war with the United States, Jason Saw, investment banking group head at CGS International Securities, said.U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 145% on imports of Chinese goods, and China in turn raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, before the two sides agreed a 90-day pause last weekend. But uncertainty remains, given the time limit and the Trump administration's about listings on SGX "shot through the roof" after Trump ramped up his trade actions against China, Saw said."For the next years and decades, gateways from China to the world are going to be more important," said Pol de Win, senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX."Singapore is an important gateway, whether it's trade (or) business activity from China to the outside world, and a listing in Singapore is an important component of that." De Win did not mention the listing plans of the Chinese and Hong Kong firms.'GROWING INTEREST'CGS International, a unit of state-owned brokerage China Galaxy Securities, is working with at least two China-based companies to list on the SGX as early as this year, according to Saw. He declined to name the of the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies could raise around $100 million via primary listings in Singapore, said one of the is usually not the first choice for Chinese companies eyeing an offshore market debut. Most of them prefer Hong Kong due to Beijing's support and a large pool of institutional and retail investors more familiar with Chinese efforts to boost ties with Southeast Asia, amid escalating tension with Washington, have, however, encouraged some Chinese companies to increase their presence in the region, capital market advisers listing plans in Singapore come after the city-state in February announced measures to strengthen its equities market, which included a 20% tax rebate for primary listings, and vowed to unveil a next set of measures in the second half of initiatives are set to boost interest in the local IPO market, said Ringo Choi, EY's Asia Pacific IPO Leader, adding that Singapore's "political stability and neutral stance" on geopolitical matters should appeal to many, however, see Singapore closing its gap with Hong Kong in equity listings in the near future, due to factors including Singapore's relatively conservative investors and stricter listing requirements."You need to make it easier for companies, especially technology companies, to list," said the managing director of a Singapore-based multinational software company, who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media."Most of the startups in the region are headquartered in Singapore, so this should be the place they list." (Reporting by Yantoultra Ngui; Editing by Sumeet Chatterjee and Mark Potter)
The Star
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
More Chinese firms target SGX listings
SINGAPORE: At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning initial public offerings (IPOs), dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources say, as Chinese firms look to expand in South-East Asia amid global trade tensions. The companies include a Chinese energy company, a Chinese healthcare group, and a Shanghai-based biotech group, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter, but declined to name the firms as the plans are not finalised. The listings would give a boost to Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX), which, despite being a popular venue for yield plays such as real estate investment trusts, has been struggling to attract mega listings and bolster trading volumes. SGX hosted just four IPOs in 2024, according to its website. That compares with 71 new company listings recorded by its rival regional bourse Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. Chinese companies are looking to tap the Singaporean bourse as they look to enter, or expand business in, South-East Asia amid a trade war with the United States, Jason Saw, investment banking group head at CGS International Securities (CGSI), said. Enquiries about listings on SGX 'shot through the roof' after President Donald Trump ramped up his trade actions against China, Saw said. 'For the next years and decades, gateways from China to the world are going to be more important,' said Pol de Win, senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX. 'Singapore is an important gateway, whether it's trade (or) business activity from China to the outside world, and a listing in Singapore is an important component of that.' CGSI, a unit of state-owned brokerage China Galaxy Securities, is working with at least two China-based companies to list on the SGX as early as this year, according to Saw. He declined to name the companies. Some of the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies could raise around US$100mil via primary listings in Singapore, said one of the sources. SGX is usually not the first choice for Chinese companies eyeing an offshore market debut. Most of them prefer Hong Kong due to Beijing's support and a large pool of institutional and retail investors more familiar with Chinese brands. Beijing's efforts to boost ties with South-East Asia, amid escalating tension with Washington, have, however, encouraged some Chinese companies to increase their presence in the region, capital market advisers said. The listing plans in Singapore come after the city-state in February announced measures to strengthen its equities market, which included a 20% tax rebate for primary listings, and vowed to unveil a next set of measures in the second half of 2025. The initiatives are set to boost interest in the local IPO market, said Ringo Choi, EY's Asia-Pacific IPO Leader, adding that Singapore's 'political stability and neutral stance' on geopolitical matters should appeal to companies. Not many, however, see Singapore closing its gap with Hong Kong in equity listings in the near future, due to factors including Singapore's relatively conservative investors and stricter listing requirements. 'You need to make it easier for companies, especially technology companies, to list,' said the managing director of a Singapore-based multinational software company, who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media. 'Most of the startups in the region are headquartered in Singapore, so this should be the place they list.' — Reuters
CNBC
18-05-2025
- Business
- CNBC
Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five companies from mainland China or Hong Kong are planning IPOs, dual listings, or share placements in Singapore in the next 12 to 18 months, four sources said, as Chinese firms look to expand in Southeast Asia amid global trade tensions. The companies include a Chinese energy company, a Chinese healthcare group, and a Shanghai-based biotech group, said the sources, who have direct knowledge of the matter, but declined to be named or to name the firms as the plans are not finalised. The listings would give a boost to Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX),which, despite being a popular venue for yield plays such as real estate investment trusts, has been struggling to attract mega listings and bolster trading volumes. SGX hosted just four initial public offerings in 2024, according to its website. That compares with 71 new company listings recorded by its rival regional bourse Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd. Chinese companies are looking to tap the Singaporean bourse as they look to enter, or expand business in, Southeast Asia amid a trade war with the United States, Jason Saw, investment banking group head at CGS International Securities, said. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs of 145% on imports of Chinese goods, and China in turn raised tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, before the two sides agreed a 90-day pause last weekend. But uncertainty remains, given the time limit and the Trump administration's unpredictability. Enquiries about listings on SGX "shot through the roof" after Trump ramped up his trade actions against China, Saw said. "For the next years and decades, gateways from China to the world are going to be more important," said Pol de Win, senior managing director and head of global sales and origination at SGX. "Singapore is an important gateway, whether it's trade (or) business activity from China to the outside world, and a listing in Singapore is an important component of that." De Win did not mention the listing plans of the Chinese and Hong Kong firms. CGS International, a unit of state-owned brokerage China Galaxy Securities, is working with at least two China-based companies to list on the SGX as early as this year, according to Saw. He declined to name the companies. Some of the mainland Chinese and Hong Kong companies could raise around $100 million via primary listings in Singapore, said one of the sources. SGX is usually not the first choice for Chinese companies eyeing an offshore market debut. Most of them prefer Hong Kong due to Beijing's support and a large pool of institutional and retail investors more familiar with Chinese brands. Beijing's efforts to boost ties with Southeast Asia, amid escalating tension with Washington, have, however, encouraged some Chinese companies to increase their presence in the region, capital market advisers said. The listing plans in Singapore come after the city-state in February announced measures to strengthen its equities market, which included a 20% tax rebate for primary listings, and vowed to unveil a next set of measures in the second half of 2025. The initiatives are set to boost interest in the local IPO market, said Ringo Choi, EY's Asia Pacific IPO Leader, adding that Singapore's "political stability and neutral stance" on geopolitical matters should appeal to companies. Not many, however, see Singapore closing its gap with Hong Kong in equity listings in the near future, due to factors including Singapore's relatively conservative investors and stricter listing requirements. "You need to make it easier for companies, especially technology companies, to list," said the managing director of a Singapore-based multinational software company, who declined to be named as he was not authorised to speak to the media. "Most of the startups in the region are headquartered in Singapore, so this should be the place they list."
