Singapore Exchange : SGX named “Derivatives Exchange of the Year” by Asia Risk for fifth consecutive year

• Award recognises SGX's efforts to uphold investors' access to emerging markets
• Standout product innovations include SGX FlexC FX Futures solution

Singapore Exchange (SGX) has been named 'Derivatives Exchange of the Year' by Asia Risk magazine for the fifth consecutive year, retaining a prestigious award that recognises best practices in risk management.

Asia Risk, a leading industry publication, lauded SGX's innovation in providing international investors with continued access to emerging markets. SGX FlexC FX Futures, a foreign exchange (FX) solution that bridges the standardised futures and bespoke over-the-counter (OTC) worlds, was among the exchange's standout products. Asia Risk unveiled the winners of its annual awards on 13 September in Singapore.

Michael Syn, Head of Derivatives at SGX, said, 'We are honoured to receive the industry's validation of our efforts to promote continuity in portfolio risk management, and thank our clients and partners for their unwavering support. We remain committed to providing the global investor community with access to Asia, while building on innovation in our product delivery.'

SGX is one of the first exchanges globally to adopt the Principles of Financial Market Infrastructure, the first and only central counterparty in Asia to be fully approved by U.S. regulators as a Derivatives Clearing Organization and a Foreign Board of Trade, and is recognised by European Union regulators for both securities and derivatives.

Last month, SGX was awarded 'Best FX Exchange in Asia' and 'Best FX Clearing House in Asia' byFX Week, following voting by FX and money-market professionals.