Dentons Rodyk, in collaboration with Singapore Management University (SMU), hosted the annual Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2025 on 9 September, drawing nearly 400 attendees to the Yong Pung How School of Law. The event featured prominent speakers from SMU, the Singapore Exchange (SGX), and Dentons Rodyk, who shared insights on the evolving landscape of Singapore’s capital markets.
The dialogue, titled “The Future of Capital Markets: Navigating Change in Singapore and Beyond,” included a panel of distinguished figures such as Piyush Gupta, Chairman of SMU and former CEO of DBS, and Pol de Win, Senior Managing Director of SGX Group. Gupta emphasised the transformative potential of technology, stating, “Protections, governance, and compliance can now be embedded directly into financial instruments.”
Gerald Singham, Dentons’ Global Vice Chair and ASEAN CEO, highlighted the challenges of market volatility and regulatory pressures, noting that private markets are gaining traction as companies seek alternatives to public listings. He remarked, “New rules and opportunities are reshaping the landscape of corporate finance.”
The event also addressed Singapore’s strategic initiatives, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s S$5 billion ($___) Equity Market Development Programme, aimed at revitalising the equities market. Pol de Win expressed confidence in Singapore’s ability to attract liquidity and strengthen its capital markets, stating, “Singapore’s unique position, trusted by both East and West, gives us the platform to build the next chapter of global capital markets.”
The dialogue underscored the importance of innovation and global positioning in maintaining Singapore’s status as a competitive, investor-friendly hub.
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