Will The Good Times Continue For SGX

Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities, SGX

11-Aug-25 07:30

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The Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported its highest revenue and net profit since listing. However, the group recorded only six new equity listings during the financial year, down from seven in FY2024. We ask Ng Yao Loong, Head of Equities, SGX as to the reasons for the good results, how do they intend to compete with the regional bourses who also want a share of listings and market volumes.

Produced by: Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Elaine Boey

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Categories: markets, international

Tags: market volumes, singapore exchange, sgx, equity, listings,

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