Singapore Exchange (SGX) is pleased to welcome Cantor Fitzgerald as a newly accredited Issue Manager for SGX Mainboard listings.
Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading global financial services firm, with over 30 offices around the world. The company was founded in 1945 as a securities brokerage and investment bank, and has had a presence in Asia since 2004. It has a diverse range of businesses, including equity and fixed income capital markets, investment banking, prime brokerage, asset management and wealth management. As an accredited Issue Manager, Cantor Fitzgerald is qualified to advise companies seeking to list on the SGX Mainboard.
Mohamed Nasser Ismail, Head of Equity Capital Markets, SGX, said, “We are delighted to have Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading global financial services firm, come onboard as an accredited Issue Manager. The strengthening of our partnership is timely as we look to host our first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) soon. Given Cantor’s expertise in SPACs, we will work closely with the firm to offer new fundraising pathways for fast growing companies which are looking to tap on the opportunities provided by Singapore’s capital markets.”
Mark Kaplan, Global Chief Operating Officer, Cantor Fitzgerald, said, “We are pleased to become an accredited Issue Manager with SGX. We see tremendous opportunities and potential in Singapore as a leading regional IPO and SPAC hub. As a global investment bank, Cantor will endeavour to bring our international expertise, including in Technology, Healthcare, and Biotech to bring high quality sponsors and investors to the Singapore and regional market. Cantor will raise capital via its extensive global network through innovative and efficient solutions while also tapping Singapore’s dynamic capital markets. This development, along with the recent hiring of industry veteran Nilesh Navlakha as Asian Head of Equities based in Singapore, is another step in building Cantor’s equities franchise in Singapore and Asia.”
SGX has a total of 42 accredited Issue Managers. The list of accredited Issue Managers is available here.
