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Futures trading in Singapore is a growth industry that is enjoying wide support from individuals, trading firms, educational institutions and the local exchange. With its unique time zone, Singapore futures traders are positioned to take advantage of market hours and access to the local exchange, Japan, Hong Kong, Europe and the morning session of the US markets. With the growth being experienced in China and the close relationship of the two countries, it is anticipated that futures trading in Singapore will continue to grow as China slowly opens its markets to foreign access. The Singapore Stock
exchange encourages foreign
residents who are looking to become locals in the Singapore markets. A
local is an entrepreneur who operates as a business. There are no high
overheads and the member brokers provide cost effective and robust
Equity Futures
& Options Singapore
Management University, in July 2006,
instituted a progressive trading initiative by including a trading
component as part of its Bachelor of Business Management Program
(finance major). 9 companies have pledged $810,000 to get the program
up and running. Among the participants are: BP, the government of Dubai
and the Lee Foundation. The course comprises a two week business study
mission to London and Tokyo to study the financial markets. This is a
positive development for futures trading in Singapore. Next Article: Global Futures Trading |
