SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) is accelerating its SGX FIRST sustainability agenda with the launch of its pioneering suite of ESG derivatives, a news release said. SGX developed the new contracts in partnership with FTSE Russell to offer investors more choice in promoting the integration of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) factors into institutional investment…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) reported 1H FY2021 adjusted net profit of S$228.0 million (S$213.9 million), with revenues of S$520.8 million (S$478.5 million). Adjusted EBITDA stood at S$321.2 million (S$298.8 million), while adjusted earnings per share was 21.3 cents (20.0 cents). Moving forward, to better reflect its underlying operating performance, SGX will disclose additional financial…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) has welcomed the listing of Lion-OCBC Securities Hang Seng TECH ETF with assets under management of S$64 million, providing efficient access to the fastest-growing Chinese technology companies as retail demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reaches a new high. The Lion-OCBC Securities Hang Seng TECH ETF is the second ETF listing…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) has welcomed the onshore bond listings of China Development Bank (CDB), marking the first time that China onshore RMB bonds are being listed on the exchange. China Development Bank (CDB) is the world’s largest development finance institution, and China’s largest bank specialising in medium- to long-term lending and bond issuance.…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange (SGX) is named “Best FX Exchange in Asia” at the FX Markets Asia Awards 2020, a news release said. The award, based on votes by foreign exchange (FX) and money market professionals, recognises the exchange which has demonstrated the ability to offer market participants cost efficiencies and new solutions as well…
WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s Exchange (NZX) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) have today signed a Heads of Agreement in relation to a global partnership to grow NZX’s dairy derivatives market together, a news release said. The non-binding agreement signed between both exchanges will explore the listing of NZX’s suite of dairy derivatives contracts on SGX’s trading…
SINGAPORE: As part of broader efforts to reinforce Singapore’s resilience as global marketplace, Singapore Exchange (SGX) has rolled out S$5 million care package to provide support and relief measures amid the COVID-19 outbreak. To be given out over a period of 12 months, the SGX Care Package comprises a S$1.5 million contribution to national…
SINGAPORE: Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) is making its surveillance and regulation of the securities market more targeted and effective with the application of artificial intelligence (AI) enhancements to its real-time monitoring system. The introduction of AI can help to better isolate unusual activity, by learning from historical trading patterns and filtering out noise…