SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024.</li><li>UOB, DBS, and OCBC led buybacks with a combined S$1.28 billion, driven by capital management initiatives and dividends.</li><li>Secondary-listed Hongkong Land repurchased US$176 million shares, while City Developments completed an off-market buyback of preference shares.</li></ul>

In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024.UOB, DBS, and OCBC led buybacks with a combined S$1.28 billion, driven by capital management initiatives and dividends.Secondary-listed Hongkong Land repurchased US$176 million shares, while City Developments completed an off-market buyback of preference shares.

Buyback Consideration Surges 80% in 2025 to S$1.65B

<ul><li>The Straits Times Index recorded a net institutional inflow of S$489 million over the 10-month period.  </li><li>DBS reported a record net profit of S$11.4 billion for FY24, with plans for capital management.  </li><li>Yangzijiang Shipbuilding led STI gains with a 65% price increase, continuing its trend from previous years.</li></ul>

The Straits Times Index recorded a net institutional inflow of S$489 million over the 10-month period.  DBS reported a record net profit of S$11.4 billion for FY24, with plans for capital management.  Yangzijiang Shipbuilding led STI gains with a 65% price increase, continuing its trend from previous years.

Straits Times Index Makes Fresh All-Time High Above 3,900

Hutchison Port Holdings Trust / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Hong Leong Asia achieved a 141% total return with S$53 million net institutional inflows, driven by MTU Series 2000 engines launch.</li><li>Hiap Seng Industries' ADT rose significantly after Chandra Asri Group acquired an 11.87% equity interest, boosting collaboration opportunities.</li><li>Singapore's SMID Industrials, including Hiap Seng Industries, Soilbuild Construction, and ASL Marine, saw significant turnover growth in 2H25.</li></ul>

Hong Leong Asia achieved a 141% total return with S$53 million net institutional inflows, driven by MTU Series 2000 engines launch.Hiap Seng Industries' ADT rose significantly after Chandra Asri Group acquired an 11.87% equity interest, boosting collaboration opportunities.Singapore's SMID Industrials, including Hiap Seng Industries, Soilbuild Construction, and ASL Marine, saw significant turnover growth in 2H25.

FTSE ST Industrials Index Holds 40% YTD Total Return in November 

<ul><li>Over the five trading sessions from Jan 17 to Jan 23, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to net institutional outflow of S$393 million, adding to the S$184 million net outflow over the preceding five sessions.</li><li>Stocks that led the net institutional outflow over the five sessions through January 16 were DBS Group Holdings, CapitaLand Investment, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, SATS, Keppel, Mapletree Industrial Trust, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Singapore Telecommunications.</li><li>As of Jan 23, Top Glove Corporation Bhd recorded the eighth highest net institutional inflow in the Singapore stock market for the month.</li></ul>

Over the five trading sessions from Jan 17 to Jan 23, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to net institutional outflow of S$393 million, adding to the S$184 million net outflow over the preceding five sessions.Stocks that led the net institutional outflow over the five sessions through January 16 were DBS Group Holdings, CapitaLand Investment, Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT, Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holdings, SATS, Keppel, Mapletree Industrial Trust, CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, and Singapore Telecommunications.As of Jan 23, Top Glove Corporation Bhd recorded the eighth highest net institutional inflow in the Singapore stock market for the month.

Huationg Global’s Patrick Ng enhances stake amid robust business prospects

DFI Retail Group Holdings / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secured US$920 million in new contracts for 22 vessels, boosting its 2025 orderbook to US$1.46 billion.</li><li>iFAST's UK-based iGB achieved S$1.7 million profit in 1HFY25, driven by increased customer deposits and net interest revenue.</li><li>City Developments reported S$1.7 billion revenue in 1HFY25, with significant divestment gains expected from South Beach stake sale.</li></ul>

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secured US$920 million in new contracts for 22 vessels, boosting its 2025 orderbook to US$1.46 billion.iFAST's UK-based iGB achieved S$1.7 million profit in 1HFY25, driven by increased customer deposits and net interest revenue.City Developments reported S$1.7 billion revenue in 1HFY25, with significant divestment gains expected from South Beach stake sale.

New STI Highs Extends 2025 Total Return to 20%

Singapore

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Limited builds a wide range of ships. The Company produces a wide range of commercial vessels, mini bulk carriers, multi-purpose cargo vessels, containerships, chemical tankers, offshore supply vessels, rescue and salvage vessels, and lifting vessels.

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Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJSGD SP)

Buyback Consideration Surges 80% in 2025 to S$1.65B

In 2025, 76 primary-listed companies in Singapore executed share buybacks totaling S$1.65 billion, an 80% increase from 2024. UOB, DBS, and OCBC...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Straits Times Index Makes Fresh All-Time High Above 3,900

The Straits Times Index recorded a net institutional inflow of S$489 million over the 10-month period. DBS reported a record net profit of...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

FTSE ST Industrials Index Holds 40% YTD Total Return in November

Hong Leong Asia achieved a 141% total return with S$53 million net institutional inflows, driven by MTU Series 2000 engines launch. Hiap Seng...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Huationg Global’s Patrick Ng enhances stake amid robust business prospects

Over the five trading sessions from Jan 17 to Jan 23, institutions were net sellers of Singapore stocks, leading to net institutional outflow of...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

New STI Highs Extends 2025 Total Return to 20%

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding secured US$920 million in new contracts for 22 vessels, boosting its 2025 orderbook to US$1.46 billion. iFAST's UK-based...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

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