iFAST Global Markets - SG

26/10/2026

Latest Market Moves (week ending 23 October 2026). Find out what’s happening in the market!

• The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall as Meta’s higher capex revive AI worries.
• Nikkei 225 falls as the AI sell-off continues to hit Japanese tech stocks while inflation moves above 2%.
• Chinese stocks fall despite 3Q GDP growth of 4.5% beats forecasts.

19/10/2026

Latest Market Moves (week ending 16 October 2026). Find out what’s happening in the market!

• US equities fall as worries over how AI spending is financed spark a chip rout.
• Nikkei 225 falls as the AI sell-off hits Japanese tech stocks.
• Mainland Chinese stocks fall to a 14-month low on AI valuation worries and EU trade threats.

05/10/2026

The iFAST Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data UCITS Index ETF (SGX: XBG) is coming to SGX, giving Singapore investors a convenient SGD-denominated way to access companies at the forefront of AI and Big Data innovation, with SRS eligibility after listing.
Note: Top holdings are based on the underlying fund of Xtrackers Artificial Intelligence & Big Data UCITS ETF 1C.

Read the full article: https://www.ifastgm.com.sg/igm/main/insights/397262/ai-big-data-now-on-sgx-gain-global-exposure-from-just-sgd-1

The ETFs will officially begin trading on SGX on 22 October 2026, with the initial subscription period from 1 - 14 October 2026.

If you are keen to learn more about the IOP, please speak with your dedicated Wealth Adviser. If you do not have a Wealth Adviser, feel free to contact us via the link below for more information. https://www.ifastgm.com.sg/igm/main/support/contact-us

05/10/2026

Latest Market Moves (week ending 2 October 2026). Find out what’s happening in the market!

• US equities end mixed as a Micron-led chip rally lifts the Nasdaq while weak payrolls report cools Fed hike bets.
• Japan’s Nikkei 225 gains 2.93% on the global chip rally.
• Hong Kong’s Hang Seng falls after a post-holiday sell-off despite the PBoC easing and improving PMIs.

02/10/2026

[iGM Webinar] AI is transforming far more than just chipmakers. From cloud computing and data infrastructure to software, cybersecurity and automation, the AI opportunity is expanding across industries — and across markets from the US and China to Japan and beyond.

But with so many companies and markets participating in this structural trend, how can investors gain broader exposure without trying to pick the next winner?

Join us as we explore the growing global AI ecosystem, where opportunities may lie beyond the familiar names, and how ETFs can offer a simple and transparent way to participate in this rapidly evolving investment theme.

We will also introduce four new iFAST ETFs that broaden the range of opportunities available to investors. The suite provides exposure to one of the defining themes of our time — artificial intelligence and big data — alongside three major Asian markets: Japan, Korea and Taiwan. Korea and Taiwan, in particular, sit at the heart of the global semiconductor and technology supply chain, while Japan offers exposure to a diverse market with strengths spanning technology, automation and advanced manufacturing.

Discover what a truly global approach to AI investing could look like, how different markets contribute to the wider technology ecosystem, and why ETFs are increasingly becoming a natural way for investors to access these opportunities.

Register here: https://bit.ly/igm-web-8oct26-fbig

Organiser: iFAST Global Markets

AI is transforming far more than just chipmakers. From cloud computing and data infrastructure to software, cybersecurity and automation, the AI opportunity is expanding across industries — and across markets from the US and China to Japan and beyond. But with so many companies and markets partici...

02/10/2026

💭 US or UCITS ETFs: Which is better for Singapore Investors?

While both ETFs can provide exposure to the same companies or markets, there can be differences in areas such as costs, access and tax considerations for Singapore investors.

🎉 iFAST is bringing 4 UCITS ETFs to SGX, in partnership with Xtrackers by DWS! The suite provides exposure to artificial intelligence alongside three major Asian equity markets: Japan, Korea and Taiwan.

The ETFs will officially begin trading on SGX on 22 October 2026, with the initial subscription period from 1 - 14 October 2026.

If you are keen to learn more about the IOP, please speak with your dedicated Wealth Adviser. If you do not have a Wealth Adviser, feel free to contact us via the link below for more information. https://www.ifastgm.com.sg/igm/main/support/contact-us

29/09/2026

[iGM Webinar] AI is transforming far more than just chipmakers. From cloud computing and data infrastructure to software, cybersecurity and automation, the AI opportunity is expanding across industries — and across markets from the US and China to Japan and beyond.

But with so many companies and markets participating in this structural trend, how can investors gain broader exposure without trying to pick the next winner?

Join us as we explore the growing global AI ecosystem, where the opportunities may lie beyond the familiar names, and how ETFs can offer a simple and transparent way to participate in this rapidly evolving investment theme.

Discover what a truly global approach to AI investing could look like — and why ETFs are increasingly becoming a natural way for investors to access it.

Register here: https://bit.ly/igm-web-8oct26-fbig

Organiser: iFAST Global Markets

28/09/2026

Latest Market Moves (week ending 25 September 2026). Find out what’s happening in the market!

• US equities notch weekly gains as an AI-driven chip rally outweighs higher 10-year Treasury yields.
• Japanese equities rally as chip stocks catches up while the 10-year JGB yield rises to its highest since 1996.
• Chinese equities slip as cordial Trup-Xi summit produces few breakthroughs and a regulatory probe hits AI stocks.

25/09/2026

This Mid-Autumn Festival, we extend our warmest wishes to you and your loved ones.

May this season of reunion bring joy, good health and meaningful moments with those who matter most.

Thank you for the trust and confidence you continue to place in us. We look forward to supporting you on your financial journey in the years ahead.

Wishing you a joyful and prosperous Mid-Autumn Festival.

21/09/2026

Weekly Market Updates (week ending 18 September 2026). Find out what’s happening in the market!

• Major indexes finish mixed as Fed delivers first rate hike since 2023 and AI stocks rebound from safety jitters.
• Japanese equities advance as BoJ raises policy rate to 1.25% and yen weakness lifts exporters.
• Mainland benchmarks outperform Hong Kong as tech sector rebounds on renminbi rally.