Analysts say the underwhelming showing reflects thin liquidity and a global tilt towards AI stocks more than a failure of Singapore's push to revive its equity market.
Five of six 2026 Singapore IPOs trade below issue price; thin liquidity and global AI concentration tested investor patience despite reforms. Tech issuers face higher liquidity risk; capital consolidation toward AI deals and larger institutional IPOs raises bar for mid-market Singapore exits.
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Analysts say the underwhelming showing reflects thin liquidity and a global tilt towards AI stocks more than a failure of Singapore's push to revive its equity market.
The SGX building in Shenton Way. (File photo: CNA/Jeremy Long)
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