Press Releases

SIAS appoints Mr Magnus Böcker as Honorary Chairman

  SIAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Magnus Böcker as its 4th Honorary Chairman with effect from 1 February 2017. Our 3rd Honorary Chairman, Mrs Lim Hwee Hua is stepping down, after having served 3 years. We are...

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Press Statement: Guidance for China New Town Development Shareholders

Untitled Document China New Town Development is the next dual listed S-Chip, currently listed on both Singapore Exchange (SGX) and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK), to seek delisting from SGX. Since 2013, there has been...

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Press Statement: Findings of corporate governance of SMEs in Singapore & Singapore’s top SMEs in governance unveiled

The Governance Evaluation for Mid and Small Caps (GEMS) analyses the corporate governance practices of mid and small cap companies of not more than S$500 million listed on the Main Board or Catalist of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), representing...

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Press Statement: SIAS Provides Assistance to Bond Holders

The recent developments relating to a few corporate bonds, specifically in the companies that have defaulted in bond payments or have consent solicitations in process, have resulted in many bond holders to be stranded, not knowing whom to approach...

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Press Statement: SIAS Comments on Offer by Halycon Agri for GMG Global and the IFA Report

Background On 15 Jan 2016, Halcyon Agri Corporation Limited (“HAC”) announced that it was in discussions with Sinochem International Corporation (“Sinochem”) with the potential transaction involving the combination of HAC, Sinochem’s interest in GMG Global Ltd (“GMG”), and certain natural rubber...

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Privatisation of SMRT – Vote for or against?

Singapore’s stock market is witnessing an interesting trend. A number of high-profile companies have either delisted, or announced their intention to do so. OSIM International Ltd, China Merchants Holdings (Pacific) Ltd, Eu Yan Sang International Ltd, Neptune Orient Lines...

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SIAS launches Investment Clinics to help investors resolve investing issues

SIAS extended its assistance to retail investors at its first Investment Clinic. The Investment Clinic provided investors with the opportunity to discuss directly with investment and legal experts their issues relating to their investments.

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Press Statement: SMRT Privatisation Offer

SMRT and Temasek recently announced the privatisation of SMRT with the rationale that while the New Rail Financing Framework (NRFF) would relieve SMRT from heavy capital expenditure requirements and reduce the risk of the company, there are still other business...

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SIAS Statement on SGX’s Announcement: SGX to transfer Regulation unit to subsidiary company with separate Board

SIAS welcomes the latest move by SGX to appoint an independent body to take charge of its regulatory function. This has been long overdue. Its the right thing to do. It has been the market participants’ desire to see an...

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Press Statement: SIAS confers Distinguished Honorary Member Status to Mr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO of ST Engineering

SIAS is pleased to announce that Mr Tan Pheng Hock, President & CEO of ST Engineering Ltd, has been appointed to be its Distinguished Honorary Member. Mr Tan now joins four other Distinguished Honorary Members of SIAS – Mr JY...

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