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SGX needs Nasdaq-level clarity on type of companies it wishes to list

The bourse must shed its cautious approach and move bravely when it identifies an opportunity, instead of being a follower.

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pixgeneric / generic picture of SGX Raffles Place,  on Monday 5 August 2024. 
A global stocks sell-off worsened on Aug 5 as fears the US could be heading for recession sent investors rushing from risk assets while wagering interest rates will have to fall rapidly to rescue growth. In Singapore, the Straits Times Index was down 3.1 per cent at the midday trading break, after sinking as much as 3.3 per cent after trading opened.

SGX must become very clear about the type of listings it wants to attract.

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The Singapore Exchange (SGX) needs to be revived – and everyone knows that. Exciting companies, put off by its lack of liquidity, are not tempted to list on it. Jaded investors, unimpressed by its offerings, have increasingly stayed away from it.

Second Finance Minister Chee Hong Tat revealed on Aug 2 that a review group had been set up to look at ways to revive the local stock market. Its report is due in 12 months.

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