New FTSE ST Catalist Index to go live on 22 June 2009
18 June 2009 - Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) extend the coverage of the Singapore market under its partnership arrangement with the launch of the new FTSE ST Catalist Index on 22 June 2009.
The FTSE ST Catalist Index will start with 35 Catalist sponsored companies that meet the eligibility criteria as at 27 February 2009. All IPOs and companies transitioned to sponsor status will be added at the next semi-annual review which occurs in March and September.
To facilitate historical analysis of the index, backcast values of the FTSE ST Catalist Index have been calculated, with the index beginning at 1000 since 19 September 2008. More>>
Launch of FTSE ST Catalist Index for Catalist Sponsored Companies
20 May 2009 - Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) and FTSE Group (FTSE) will launch the new FTSE ST Catalist Index on 22 June 2009.
The FTSE ST Catalist Index is part of the FTSE ST Index Series and provides investors with a tracking tool on the performance of Catalist sponsored companies. This is an all- share index comprising sponsored companies listed on Catalist, subject to the eligibility criteria. Free float adjustment will be in line with the FTSE ST Index Series Ground Rules to ensure that the new index meets investor needs. More>>
Corporate Actions requiring the engagement of a Sponsor for Catalist Companies
30 March 2009 - A new Practice Note 7D has been introduced to provide greater clarity and guidance on the types of corporate actions or transactions that would require the appointment of a sponsor and those that need not. While addressing common transactions, the Practice Note is not an exhaustive list. Catalist sponsored companies are advised to consult their Continuing Sponsors. When in doubt, sponsors must consult the Exchange. For details of the Practice Note 7D, please refer to www.sgx.com/catalist_rules .
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For Sponsors - Admission criteria, application documents, and procedures for Sponsors can be found here.
For Companies - Companies can only begin to list on Catalist after the Sponsors have been approved. The admission criteria and continuing obligations for companies can be found here.
For Investors - Investors should be aware of the unique regulatory structure of Catalist. Please refer to the Investor Education pages here.
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