On 20 May 2025, we proudly co-hosted the exclusive panel seminar, “Listing on the SGX in 2025 – Latest Developments and Opportunities,” alongside CNPLaw LLP, Baker Tilly Singapore, and Evolve Capital Advisory. The event featured valuable insights from Singapore Exchange (SGX) as a distinguished panel speaker, offering expert perspectives on emerging market trends and the latest regulatory developments shaping the SGX listing landscape.
Key Discussion Points
- Latest MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) Initiatives
- The panel discussed new regulatory frameworks and capital market enhancements introduced by MAS to support greater access to public markets.
- This included initiatives aimed at attracting high-growth enterprises, encouraging innovation, and improving transparency for investors.
- Insights into how these initiatives align with Singapore’s broader ambitions to remain a premier financial hub in Asia.
- Step-by-Step Guidance on IPO Readiness and Regulatory Navigation
- Experts broke down the IPO journey—from early-stage corporate structuring to prospectus preparation and post-listing compliance.
- Emphasis was placed on how companies can proactively prepare for due diligence, financial audits, governance standards, and internal controls.
- The session highlighted the importance of engaging the right advisory and compliance team early to ensure a smooth regulatory approval process.
- Common Challenges and Solutions in the SGX Listing Process
- The panel explored real-world challenges companies often face, such as valuation pressures, market timing, investor engagement, and legal hurdles.
- Practical solutions and case studies were shared to illustrate how to navigate these pitfalls, emphasising early preparation, transparency, and stakeholder alignment.
- Speakers also addressed how to build credibility with institutional investors and regulators to improve listing success rates.
Panel Speakers
This seminar brought together industry leaders from legal, audit, corporate services, capital markets, and advisory sectors:
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Wei Hsiung Lee (InCorp Singapore): Corporate secretarial considerations in the IPO process.
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Joshua Ong (Baker Tilly TFW): Audit and financial reporting aspects critical to listings.
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Alice Gwee (SGX): Market infrastructure and Catalist sponsorship updates.
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Min-Li Tan (CNPLaw): Legal and regulatory compliance requirements for SGX listings.
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Andy Chi (Evolve Capital): Strategic advisory for IPO planning and fundraising.
