The recently launched Value Unlock scheme could be as significant as the S$5 billion Equity Market Development Programme in boosting local stocks. SGX’s Chan Kum Kong explains to BT senior correspondent Ben Paul how this latest initiative will work and why companies should seize the opportunity.
Highlights of the podcast:
07:35 How magic can happen in the local market
11:25 Grants disbursed after results are delivered
14:10 Market rebound is an opportunity for issuers
18:20 Carrot and stick approach right for local market
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Written and hosted by: Ben Paul (benpaul@sph.com.sg)
With Chan Kum Kong, head of capital market development, SGX
Edited by: Howie Lim & Claressa Monteiro
Produced by: Ben Paul, Howie Lim & Chai Pei Chieh
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