Singapore equities market: Review group studying how to tap seed money, get growth firms to list

Singapore is looking at how to strengthen its equities market by attracting more private investment and getting companies with high potential to grow fast, like those in fintech and sustainability, to list on the bourse. Deputy Prime Minister and Trade and Industry Minister Gan Kim Yong said this at the SGX Group's 25th anniversary event, which also marks the first trading day of the year. James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, HSBC Global Private Banking and Wealth, analyses the plans that are being considered to boost SGX. He discusses some of the fundamental issues that need to be addressed first and how the measures will address these problems.