Ben Paul
SENIOR CORRESPONDENT
Ben Paul joined The Business Times in 2020, after nearly three decades of covering financial markets as an analyst and journalist. He writes and produces the BT’s Mark To Market column and podcast.
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Time to introduce a Japan, Korea-style value-up programme, to drive Singapore market’s next leg-up
This move may be a crucial part of the ongoing holistic approach to restoring the vibrancy of the local market
Time for brokers to make bigger contribution to the revitalisation of the Singapore market
Reduced board lot sizes may largely benefit SGX and the brokers; custody accounts could be an opportunity to alleviate frictions of exercising...
Will UOB climb higher after its big rebound?
Softer rates are squeezing NIMs at the 3 Singapore banks, but also spurring excitement about the potential for valuations to rise and...
CDL may catch up with its soaring peers
The developer has been actively unlocking value, but is trading at a much steeper discount to RNAV than UOL
Don’t meddle with GIC, Temasek’s mandates
But, more granular information about their performance could help foster trust among their stakeholders
SGX-Nasdaq bridge may be a model for more dual-listing arrangements with other jurisdictions
With the STI delivering strong returns, companies that choose to list in Singapore have to be prepared to compete for the attention...
10 stocks to watch in 2026: SingPost, UOB, ST Engineering and more
After the STI’s 22.9% romp in 2025, which way might Singapore equities head?
Singapore market reforms may lift sentiment in 2026 despite geopolitical, trade uncertainty
Investors should focus on companies with credible and clearly stated plans to drive shareholder value
Keppel Reit’s dilutive purchase of MBFC Tower 3 a gamble on the sensibilities of S-Reit investors
A quick rebound from its sell-off last week might suggest investors are prepared to stomach some DPU dilution for the right deal...
Can UltraGreen.ai shine in a market dominated by big, dividend-paying companies?
As the newly listed stock slides below its IPO price, DFI Retail Group is soaring on plans to boost its profitability and...
