Institutional Forex Trading — 100+ Pairs, Exotics, Forwards & NDFs

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Forex Trading

Forex trading, or foreign exchange trading, is the global marketplace for buying and selling currencies. Operating 24/5, it is the largest and most liquid financial market, with daily transactions exceeding US$7 trillion.

Forex traders seek to profit from currency price fluctuations, hedge against risks, or facilitate cross-border transactions.

Whether trading major pairs like EUR/USD or exploring emerging market currencies, Forex offers unique opportunities to tap into a constantly evolving market shaped by global events, economic trends, and geopolitical developments.

Benefits of Trading Forex

Trade Across 100+ Forex Pairs

Trade over 100 currency pairs, including exotics, forwards, non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), and offshore CNH for exposure to Chinese markets.

Best-in-class Technology

Experience seamless trading with advanced trading platforms, designed for precision and speed.

Institutional-Grade Technology

Advanced, precision-built trading infrastructure designed for speed and reliability.

Tier-1
Bank Liquidity

Capitalise on Tier-1 bank liquidity to tap into capital flows and bolster your competitive edge in a rapidly evolving financial environment.

Forex Solutions Built Around How You Trade

Whether you’re hedging balance sheet exposure, executing high-frequency strategies, or managing currency risk across a diversified portfolio, our Forex offering is structured to support your specific use case.

FX Execution for Hedge Funds

Access deep Tier-1 bank liquidity and competitive pricing across 100+ currency pairs, including exotics and NDFs, to support directional, relative-value, and macro strategies. Our infrastructure is built for the execution speed and reliability that active FX strategies require, with connectivity via MaxxTrader, Integral, Trading Technologies, Stellar Technologies.

Deep liquidity across spot, forwards, and NDFs
Dedicated support for margin, reporting, and position monitoring

Talk to our institutional team.

Currency Risk Management for Corporates and Commodity Traders

Cross-border trade and commodity flows carry currency exposure that can erode margins if left unmanaged. We support corporates and commodity trading firms with forwards and NDFs to hedge receivables, payables, and future cash flows in both liquid and restricted-access currencies — including CNH and other Asian currency pairs.

Hedge transactional and translation FX exposure
Access to NDFs for currencies with capital controls
Tailored credit and documentation terms for corporate hedging programmes

Speak to our team about FX hedging.

Currency Solutions for Family Offices and Asset Managers

Managing multi-currency portfolios requires more than execution. It requires a partner who understands long-horizon risk and reporting needs. We work with family offices and asset managers to structure FX hedging around portfolio currency exposure, with the flexibility to combine spot, forwards, and NDFs as mandates require.

Portfolio-level currency hedging across spot, forwards, and NDFs
Reporting and position monitoring suited to fiduciary requirements
Direct access to a dedicated relationship team, not a call centre

Discuss your portfolio’s FX needs.

Infrastructure for Prop and Quant FX Trading

Systematic strategies need low-latency execution, deep and consistent liquidity, and infrastructure that doesn’t get in the way. Our platform stack, MaxxTrader, Integral, Trading Technologies, Stellar Technologies, supports efficient execution for firms running automated FX strategies at scale.

Efficient execution across major platforms and FIX API
Deep liquidity across 100+ pairs to support high-frequency and systematic flow

Get in touch about prop/quant access.

Ready to get started?

Open your account with us today!

Why Trade Forex with us

Access over 100 currency pairs, including Exotics, Forwards, and Non-Deliverable Forwards (NDFs)

Comprehensive range of FX products

Access over 100+ major and diverse FX pairs, including spot, exotics, forwards, and NDFs.

Tailored solutions for Forex

Optimise your currency strategies with bespoke Forex solutions.

Best-in-class Trading Platforms

Trade Forex using industry-leading platforms such as MaxxTrader, Integral, Trading Technologies, Stellar Technologies.

24/5 Dedicated Client Support

24/5 dedicated team of specialists, always within reach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is Orient Futures Singapore MAS-licensed for forex trading?

Yes. Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (Orient Futures Singapore) holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100869) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore, covering dealing in futures/derivatives contracts and spot foreign exchange contracts for leveraged FX trading.

Q2: What currency pairs can I trade?

We offer access to 100+ forex pairs, including major, minor, and exotic pairs, as well as forwards and non-deliverable forwards (NDFs). Feel free to reach out to us to understand more.

Q3: What are non-deliverable forwards (NDFs), and why would I use them?

NDFs are FX derivatives that let two parties settle the difference between an agreed forward rate and the prevailing spot rate in a convertible currency (usually USD), without exchanging the underlying restricted currency. They’re commonly used to hedge exposure to currencies, where capital controls limit direct convertibility.

Q4: What trading platforms are available?

We support MaxxTrader, Integral, Trading Technologies, Stellar Technologies, covering Java-based GUI access.

Q5: Do you offer liquidity sourced from Tier-1 banks?

Yes. Pricing is aggregated across 19 liquidity providers, including Tier-1 banks, giving clients access to institutional-grade spreads and depth across our supported currency pairs.

Q6: Who is this service designed for?

Our Forex offering is built for institutional and professional clients, including hedge funds, proprietary and quantitative trading firms, commodity trading firms, corporates, family offices, and asset managers. Clients must meet applicable eligibility and suitability requirements prior to trading.

Q7: How do I get started?

You can begin by opening an account through our onboarding page, or contact our institutional sales team directly to discuss your specific FX requirements before onboarding.

Q8: Is trading forex with Orient Futures Singapore regulated the same way as other MAS-licensed brokers?

Yes. As an MAS-licensed entity, we’re subject to regulatory obligations including conduct standards and oversight under the Securities and Futures Act. You can verify our licence status directly on the MAS Financial Institutions Directory.

Q9: What support is available outside standard trading hours?

Our team provides 24/5 dedicated client support, aligned with the operating hours of the global FX market.

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