Ah, so that's the reason for the spike in iFast price today? iFast kena query on sudden increase in price.
https://links.sgx.com/1.0.0/corporate-an...f65c0f4c43
But Singtel and Sheng Siong price didnt move (vested in iFast, Sheng Siong and Singtel; none for digital banking reason). Looks like iFast was a vehicle for speculators.
iFast is a mostly B2B biz, not getting digital banking license is a miss, but should not be devastating to core business or its expected earnings growth.
B2B example: needed my financial planner to help me to get in to use their platform; feels exclusive haha.
iFast FAQ:
"Do I need an adviser to stay on the platform?
Yes, we are a business-to-business company, so you need an adviser to use all the tools and services that we offer."
B2C: Old FSM has been doing doing fine without digital banking license.
If market over-react may give those who believe in the organic growth (including China theme) a chance to load up at $1-ish. iFast was a good dividend paying stock with growth theme. It's yield now is horrible - for those who are in accumulating phase.