Press Release

Press Statement: SGX RegCo

SIAS is pleased with the establishment of SGX RegCo. SIAS has, for some time, been advocating for completely independent body to regulate the market and be detached from the listed SGX entity. There has...

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Commentary: Sabana REIT EGM – Is dismissing the Manager the panacea?

Singapore’s REIT sector is celebrated around the world providing investors with stable returns and dividend income. In recent months the sector has faced difficult times with a challenging leasing environment and prevailing macroeconomic conditions...

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Press Statement on SGX Complaint Against Wu Xinhua, China Fibretech Ltd

SIAS applauds the action by SGX to file a complaint with China authorities against Wu Xinhua, Executive Chairman and CEO of China Fibretech Ltd, with respect to several alleged offences under the Chinese Penal...

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Does ARA’s Scheme of Arrangement make sense?

Untitled Document There are many reasons for a company to be listed on a stock exchange. One key reason is to be able to tap public funds as and when extra capital is needed...

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SIAS Calls For Action Against Wrongdoers In Foreign Listing

Untitled Document SIAS has observed that for some time now, Singapore investors have been suffering losses as a result of the unethical actions of some officers of foreign listings who have knowingly acted...

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Press Statement: Transfer of Mr Kenneth Yap, Chief Executive of ACRA

SIAS notes with some sadness that Mr Kenneth Yap is relinquishing his appointment as Chief Executive of ACRA to return to the legal service. In recent years, SIAS has had a close and collaborative...

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SIAS calls on Fincantieri to revise offer for VARD and engage minority shareholders

Untitled Document SIAS has received concerns from minority shareholders of VARD regarding the offer by Fincantieri for VARD. Fincantieri, the Italian state owned ship builder, the current majority shareholder of VARD, with 55.63% of the shares at the time...

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Press Statement: Sabana REIT

Untitled Document SIAS notes the shareholder activism efforts by some unitholders of Sabana REIT to seek accountability from the REIT manager for alleged poor performance. Unlike in a normal listed company, where shareholders, with a majority, can vote out...

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SIAS appoints Mr Magnus Böcker as Honorary Chairman

Untitled Document 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...

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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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