Recent steps announced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) equities market review group to revitalise the stock market have been promising, with trading volume increasing by 56% from January to February.
With the volatility of the stock markets underway and economic concerns in the US, banks in Singapore are adopting a more cautious approach in hiring.
Is the Singapore stock market finally seeing a glimmer of hope at this juncture? With new measures including tax incentives announced by the MAS Review Group in February, analysts are predicting public listings in Singapore to increase by as much as 50% this year.
In light of declining business integrity disclosures in Singapore, experts are urging listed companies to mandate their business partners to comply with anti-corruption policies, including whistleblowing procedures.
Forvis Mazars APAC Appoints Rudi Lang as APAC Financial Services Leader to Drive Financial Services Growth.
Our Director of Management Consulting, Aidan Khoo shared his insights with Singapore Business Review, noting that with patient capital and extended investment horizons, businesses can leverage on these resources to develop new solutions, digitalise processes, and expand into new markets.
Our Partner in Technology, Digital & Sustainability Consulting, Lai Kee Yin, engaged in an interview with the Singapore Business Review sharing that the initiative will create a "win-win" situation financially and environmentally with the reality of heavy vehicles accounting for 22% of all registered good and other vehicles category in 2024.
Our Partner and Head of Capital Markets, Ooi Chee Keong shared with The Business Times his quick-takes on the impact of these tax incentives and income tax rebates, noting that they could serve as a motivating factor for companies to pursue a public listing.
Our Partners shared their insights with The Business Times in a series of articles on the impact of potential measures by the MAS Equities Market Review Group to revitalise Singapore’s Initial Public Offering (IPO) scene. Stay tune for more of their comments on the upcoming measures by the MAS review group post Budget 2025.
Our Tax Partner, Kirsty McMillan, engages in an in-depth interview with Bloomberg Tax correspondent Jan Stojaspal, revealing key insights on challenges of transfer pricing and tax incentives in Southeast Asia, including the "do’s" and "don’ts" of setting up transfer pricing policies.
Our Tax Partner, Kirsty McMillan, shares her expert views with the Singapore Business Review.
Looking ahead to 2025, Indonesia and Malaysia is set out to contend for the top spot on the ASEAN Initial Public Offering (IPO) leaderboard.
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) has faced significant challenges in recent years, particularly in attracting new listings and initial public offerings (IPOs), while also striving to maintain robust market liquidity.
"Market problem" or "regulatory problem"? This has been the ongoing debate since the dearth of new mainboard listings on the Singapore Exchange (SGX).
Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) are becoming increasingly popular, and for good reason! They align employee interests with the company's success, fostering a sense of ownership and investment in the business.
Initial Public Offering (IPO) interest seems to be seeing light at the end of the tunnel in Singapore as potential issuers closely watching developments in the equities market. The question ultimately lies with the outcome determined by the MAS review group — What are the announcements being made and when?
In the face of rapid global shifts and technological advancements, HR leaders are playing a crucial role in aligning organisational goals with the evolving needs of their workforce.
Amidst a renewed focus on strengthening Singapore's Anti-Money Laundering (AML) framework, Athreya H.D., Partner, Financial Services Consulting, joined CNA938, Asia First with Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman on 7 October to discuss the latest developments.
Our Managing Partner and Head of Audit & Assurance APAC, Rick Chan, shared his insights in an article by Deputy Business Editor Kang Wan Chern on 10 September.
Cheryl Koh, Partner, Audit & Assurance was featured on CNA938 on 27 July 2024 and MoneyFM 89.3 on 3 August 2024.
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