Singapore Exchange (SGX) today announced new rules that enable Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) to list on its Mainboard effective 3 September 2021.
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The Initial Public Offering (IPO) Introduction
Going public is a monumental decision for any company. It forever changes how a company goes about doing business. A public company has access to more, and often deeper, sources of capital than a private company. The actual process of going public can be time-consuming and presents certain unique challenges that a company should be prepared to undertake.
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Pre-IPO Preparation
Moving a privately owned company to a public market will take time and detailed planning is required.
Read MoreIPO vs. Direct Listing: What’s the Difference?
There are two ways to list the shares—first, the standard and popular IPO process, and second, the direct listing process. This article explores the difference between the two.
Read MoreAdvantages of Cross Border Listings
Lower cost of capital, expanded global share holder base, greater liquidity in the trading of shares, prestige and publicity are among other the drivers behind firm’s decision to list their shares abroad.
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