Sparks fly as SGX acquires 49% of Energy Market Company

7 Aug 2012 - Singapore Business Review
This move marks SGX's debut in the electricity sector. In a release, Singapore Exchange (SGX) today said it has acquired 49% of Singapore-based Energy Market Company (EMC). EMC is the operator of the National Electricity Market of Singapore (NEMS), the local market for wholesale electricity trading and ...
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SGX seeks public views on new securities margin rules

31 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
With the proposed framework, margins will be imposed on portfolios of Central Depository members. In a release, Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on proposed rules to introduce margining for securities cleared by the Central Depository (CDP) as part of its continual efforts to enhance ...
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LME-SGX merger to float soon despite denials

24 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
A cross-trading collaboration could be an answer to longer-term earnings expansion as net profit in 4QFY12 may slump 15%. Here's more from CIMB: What Happened SGX will be releasing its FY12 results on 27 July. We expect a 4QFY12 net profit of S$66.1m (-15% qoq). We think that earnings will be dragged ...
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SGX denies rumors on LSE merger

23 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
The bourse said it was not in talks with the London Stock Exchange to form what could have been the world's third-largest exchange group. "Singapore Exchange (SGX) wishes to make a clarification on market rumours about a potential merger between the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and SGX. SGX has not engaged ...
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SGX Mainboard to reject companies with IPO values below S$150m

19 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
IPO shares issued must be at least S$0.50 each. According to a release from Singapore Exchange, SGX introduced higher Mainboard admission standards. The new criteria extend market transformation to the quality of the primary (IPO) market, making it attractive for larger companies seeking to list. This ...
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SGX inks a deal with NSE to boost offshore investing

13 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
Singapore Exchange offers Nifty Options from 16 July 2012. This latest product partnership between SGX and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) enhances offshore investors’ access to the Indian economy. The Nifty Options add to SGX’s suite of Asian equity derivatives, which include SGX S&P CNX Nifty ...
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SGX geared up for Chinese securities trade

6 Jul 2012 - Singapore Business Review
Dual currency trading option available to issuers listing RMB securities on SGX. SGX announced iit is ready to list, quote, trade, clear and settle securities denominated in Chinese Renminbi (RMB). The initiative enhances opportunities for issuers and investors keen to participate in the internationalization ...
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Energy, metal listing rules meet international standards: SGX

22 Jun 2012 - Singapore Business Review
The bourse defended itself after a Straits Times article suggested an easing of listing rules for exploration firms. Rather than amending existing listing rules and making them more lenient, SGX said it instead added another layer of listing standards on top of existing ones, which make it in fact more ...
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SGX links Asia to Chicago and London via BT

14 Jun 2012 - Singapore Business Review
Singapore Exchange will use BT Radianz services to provide access and connectivity for its new hubs in Chicago and London. From July 2012, SGX customers in London and Chicago will be offered a cost-effective and managed connectivity service linking them to Singapore. In its announcement SGX said, “This ...
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Futures trading looks promising with SGX and UOBBF tie up

25 May 2012 - Singapore Business Review
The two financial giants have set up the Professional Traders Development Centre to train individuals on multiple trading strategies in the equity futures market. In a joint news release, Singapore Exchange and UOB Bullion and Futures Limited announced that they are setting up a new Professional Traders ...
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