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STI stabilises as Sea sinks, HSI resumes downtrend, as HKEx is ready for SPACs
The STI stayed firm despite the Fed's hawkish stance, but Sea Inc sinks. Hong Kong is ready for SPACs as HSI remains weak
December 17, 2021
M&A
Grab to acquire Malaysian supermarket chain Jaya Grocer
The transaction is expected to complete in the first quarter of 2022.
December 14, 2021
IPO
Grab debuts on the Nasdaq with a pop and drop
The opening price of US$13.06 gave way within minutes
December 02, 2021
Digital Economy
Grab to make Nasdaq debut on Dec 2
Grab's Class A common stock is expected to begin trading on Thursday under the ticker symbol "GRAB."
December 01, 2021
SPACs
With an eye on SPAC market, Cantor Fitzgerald becomes latest SGX accredited issue manager for mainboard IPOs
Sectors identified by Cantor include technology, healthcare, and biotech.
November 24, 2021
SPACs
Tikehau Capital submits application to SGX for SPAC IPO
It is likely to be the first of such applications in Singapore
October 27, 2021
Capital markets
Tikehau Capital joins race for Singapore’s first SPAC
Tikehau is seeking to raise between $250 million and $300 million in the IPO, the people said.
September 07, 2021
Global Markets
Traveloka is said to halt talks with Thiel and Richard Li-backed Bridgetown SPAC
If the market recovers, Traveloka may revisit talks with Bridgetown or a different SPAC
September 06, 2021
Global Markets
UK revises SPAC rules to attract listings to London market
The FCA said the shift would provide more flexibility to larger SPACs
July 27, 2021