Core Insights - Singapore Exchange (SGX) is actively seeking to attract more companies from China and Southeast Asia to list in Singapore to boost its IPO momentum [1][3] - The exchange is optimistic about the upcoming dual listing mechanism with Nasdaq, which is expected to draw more high-growth companies [3] - SGX's revenue for the first half of the year fell below analyst expectations, leading to a decline in its stock price [3] Group 1 - Pol de Win, the global head of sales and underwriting, noted that the current listing channels are more accessible than six months ago, with new projects accelerating [3] - Last year, total listing proceeds in Singapore reached $1.9 billion, marking a six-year high, indicating a market recovery [3] - Companies like Patsnap and Boustead Singapore Ltd. are considering or planning to list in Singapore, signaling further progress in the stock market recovery [3][4] Group 2 - SGX reported a net profit of 342.7 million Singapore dollars for the six months ending December 31, a year-on-year increase of 0.8% [4] - The average daily trading volume increased by 20% year-on-year to 1.51 billion Singapore dollars [4] - Despite the growth, SGX is lagging behind regional competitors like Hong Kong and India in terms of IPOs, with Chinese tech companies favoring Hong Kong for listings [4]
新加坡交易所力推中国及东盟企业上市以增加项目储备