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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 Popular Products that are traded in Singapore include the following: 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 
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