Is the so-called “sleepy” Singapore market waking up - or are we at the start of a full-blown IPO revival?

In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack Southeast Asia’s reopening equity capital markets with Art Karoonyavanich of DBS.

Trading volumes are up to S$1.65 billion a day in early 2026, and billion-dollar deals like UI Boustead REIT are landing smoothly despite tariff headlines.

We explore why CapitaLand India Trust and Lendlease REIT can raise fresh capital even amid global trade noise - and what that says about investor confidence.

Beyond property, we examine Ultragreen’s S$520m tech IPO and whether healthtech, AI and digital infrastructure are next in line.

Is Singapore simply benefiting from regional recovery — or positioning itself as Southeast Asia’s IPO hub for the next cycle?

Is the so-called &ldquo;sleepy&rdquo; Singapore market waking up - or are we at the start of a full-blown IPO revival?
In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we unpack Southeast Asia&rsquo;s reopening equity capital markets with Art Karoonyavanich of DBS.
Trading volumes are up to S$1.65 billion a day in early 2026, and billion-dollar deals like UI Boustead REIT are landing smoothly despite tariff headlines.
We explore why CapitaLand India Trust and Lendlease REIT can raise fresh capital even amid global trade noise - and what that says about investor confidence.
Beyond property, we examine Ultragreen&rsquo;s S$520m tech IPO and whether healthtech, AI and digital infrastructure are next in line.
Is Singapore simply benefiting from regional recovery &mdash; or positioning itself as Southeast Asia&rsquo;s IPO hub for the next cycle?

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MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore&rsquo;s first and only Business and Personal Finance station. MONEY FM is a 24-hour English talk format station featuring local and international business and financial news. We provide you with financial market and currency updates and insights from analysts, economists, policy makers, industry experts and business owners.
In the lighter hours, listen to discussions on social issues and features on topics that include health, education, arts and music.

MONEY FM 89.3 is Singapore’s first and only Business and Personal Finance station.

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How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It’s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with “Influence” and hear from great authors in “Read”.

It&rsquo;s all about Your Money with Michelle Martin from 9am to 12pm. How to save, invest and make the best financial decisions for yourself. Listen to inspiring thinkers with &ldquo;Influence&rdquo; and hear from great authors in &ldquo;Read&rdquo;.

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Money and Me: Is Singapore’s IPO Engine Roaring Back?

What does it mean to see 70 patients a day - and still believe you are living your dream?

On Influence, hosted by Michelle Martin, we are celebrating champions ahead of IWD which falls on March 8th, under the 2026 theme “Give To Gain.”

Dr Deanna Koh, Resident Physician and Clinical Research Lead at SATA CommHealth Medical Centre for Migrant Workers, shares life on the frontline serving Singapore’s most marginalised.

Dr Koh reveals what she has gained - and what young women dreaming of medicine need to know about the reality behind the calling.

What does it mean to see 70 patients a day - and still believe you are living your dream?
On Influence, hosted by Michelle Martin, we are celebrating champions ahead of IWD which falls on March 8th, under the 2026 theme &ldquo;Give To Gain.&rdquo;
Dr Deanna Koh, Resident Physician and Clinical Research Lead at SATA CommHealth Medical Centre for Migrant Workers, shares life on the frontline serving Singapore&rsquo;s most marginalised.
Dr Koh reveals what she has gained - and what young women dreaming of medicine need to know about the reality behind the calling.

Influence: Give to Gain - Healing at the Margins

Oil is surging, LNG flows are threatened, and defense stocks are flying - but are markets underestimating the inflation shock?

In this episode of Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin , we unpack how a widening Middle East conflict is rippling across global markets.

Crude jumps past $78, gold climbs, and LNG futures explode as Qatar halts production - yet US equities steady on hopes oil stays below the $100 danger zone flagged by Morgan Stanley.

Defense names like Palantir, Lockheed Martin and ST Engineering rise, while travel and aviation players including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and SATS face pressure.

Meanwhile, Nvidia doubles down on photonics with Coherent and Lumentum, CrowdStrike gets an upgrade, and Apple rolls out a lower-cost iPhone 17e.

We break down what matters for inflation, rate cuts, and sector rotation - and where smart money may hide if energy volatility persists.

Oil is surging, LNG flows are threatened, and defense stocks are flying - but are markets underestimating the inflation shock?
In this episode of&nbsp;Market View, hosted by Michelle Martin , we unpack how a widening Middle East conflict is rippling across global markets.
Crude jumps past $78, gold climbs, and LNG futures explode as Qatar halts production - yet US equities steady on hopes oil stays below the $100 danger zone flagged by Morgan Stanley.
Defense names like Palantir, Lockheed Martin and ST Engineering rise, while travel and aviation players including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and SATS face pressure.
Meanwhile, Nvidia doubles down on photonics with Coherent and Lumentum, CrowdStrike gets an upgrade, and Apple rolls out a lower-cost iPhone 17e.
We break down what matters for inflation, rate cuts, and sector rotation - and where smart money may hide if energy volatility persists.

Market View: Oil Shock, LNG Squeeze & Defense Rally — Who Wins the Middle East War Trade?

When oil spikes and planes are grounded, markets move fast - and so should you.

As Middle Eastern airport hubs shut and global airlines reroute, we unpack what escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions mean for rerouted travel to this region and for Singapore investors.

How long can markets stomach disruption around the Strait of Hormuz?

What might this all mean for gold momentum?

Nirgunan Tiruchelvam of Alethea Capital joins the conversation to map the risks and opportunities — hosted by Michelle Martin.

When oil spikes and planes are grounded, markets move fast - and so should you.
As Middle Eastern airport hubs shut and global airlines reroute, we unpack what escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions mean for rerouted travel to this region and for Singapore investors.
How long can markets stomach disruption around the Strait of Hormuz?
What might this all mean for gold momentum?
Nirgunan Tiruchelvam of Alethea Capital joins the conversation to map the risks and opportunities &mdash; hosted by Michelle Martin.

Money and Me: Is Singapore’s IPO Engine Roaring Back?

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