[Last updated: 1 January 2024, unless otherwise noted]

The Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (commonly referred to as SGX-ST) is a listing platform for both Singapore and foreign issuers in all range of sizes representing a full spectrum of industries. Listing applicants to SGX-ST are generally involved in the following sectors, namely, Real Estate (the REIT and Property Trust sectors are second largest in Asia), Consumers, Healthcare, Maritime & Offshore Services, Mineral, Oil & Gas, and Technology.

Listing applicants (which are unlisted) may choose the Mainboard as a primary listing venue. Alternatively, a listing applicant (which may already be listed on a foreign home exchange) may choose the Mainboard as a secondary listing venue. Apart from the Mainboard, potential listing applicants may also look towards a primary listing on the Catalist which is intended to attract growth companies to list on SGX-ST. Listing applicants do not need to comply with any quantitative criteria (as described below) to list on Catalist.

Listing applicants must appoint an issue manager who will act as sponsor for and manage the listing on SGX-ST. This issue manager should be independent of the listing applicant. SGX-ST retains the discretion to deem an issue manager independent or otherwise.

Below is an overview of the legal and regulatory requirements of the listing process in Singapore, with a particular focus on listings on the Mainboard.