Newly listed companies may perform poorly for a variety of reasons, but the fact that nearly all of this year’s IPOs are underwater is itself a problem. Senior correspondent Ben Paul explains why regulatory intervention may now be necessary.

Highlights of the podcast:

01:36 Weakest link in enterprise financing ecosystem

04:59 Tech-oriented new listings have disappointed

09:35 MAS, SGX should scrutinise issue managers

11:06 Focus on sectors anchored by local champions

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