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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs)
IPO
Mixed IPO scorecard for SGX in 2021 thus far; Thailand leads for third year
While the Singapore Exchange (SGX) has yet to see a Spac listing, the new framework could woo the region’s IPO hopefuls.
November 25, 2021
SPACs
Are Spacs good investments?
Those putting their money into Spacs should be aware that it comes with risks.
November 11, 2021
SPACs
Malaysia to review SPACs rules to profit from blockbuster deals
Malaysia launched its first SPAC in 2011 with Hibiscus Petroleum's listing. Asian SPACs have raised US$4.33 billion this year.
September 21, 2021
SPACs
Hong Kong seen struggling to lure SPACs with strict rulebook
SPACs are empty shells when they go public, raising money with the intention of buying and merging with another company.
September 20, 2021
SPACs
Singapore may power the SPAC bandwagon
SPACs are an asset class whose time has come.
September 16, 2021
IPO
New Singapore SPAC rules a 'moral suasion' on Grab and Sea: Julius Baer
“We all know that the Singapore market has been left behind and hasn't managed to get any of the listings that it should have."
September 14, 2021
Broker's Calls
SGX's latest announcement on SPAC framework welcome: RHB
RHB is keeping its “neutral” call as the impact on SGX’s earnings is “difficult to assess currently” following the announcement.
September 13, 2021
IPO
New SPAC rules a go as SGX eyes sweet spot of regional deals
As with any new product introduction, there is a fine line between regulation and over regulation, says SIAS Gerald
September 02, 2021
Company in the news
PropertyGuru near US$1.8 bil merger with Peter Thiel SPAC
The company scrapped plans for an initial public offering on the Australian stock exchange back in 2019 over valuation concerns.
July 20, 2021
IPO
Grab's Anthony Tan is confident SPAC deal will close by year-end
Grab had postponed its expected merger with Altimeter to 4Q21 as it works on an audit of the past three years.
June 14, 2021