Connecting Global
Investors to China’s Markets
Access to China’s markets via internationalised contracts and
the QFI scheme.
The China Advantage
An Essential Driver of Global Portfolio Strategies
For overseas market participants, access to China’s markets offer:
Local Market Access
Exposure to China’s onshore price discovery
Hedging
Hedge against real-world supply exposures
Liquidity
Access to diverse liquidity pools across major commodity contracts
Diversify
Diversification across energy, metals, agricultural, financial derivatives and more
As an MAS-licensed brokerage and Overseas Intermediary for INE, DCE and ZCE, Orient Futures Singapore provides unmatched market access to China.
Channels for China Market Access
Internationalised Contracts
China’s internationalised products are specific futures and/or options contracts that China’s exchanges have opened to global investors. These contracts can be traded directly by overseas market participants without needing a QFI licence.
Crude Oil, Low Sulfur Fuel Oil etc
Iron Ore, Copper, Aluminum etc
Palm Olein, Soybean Meal, Rapeseed Oil etc
PTA, PVC etc
Containerized Freight Index (Europe Service) etc
Note: Product availability is subject to the permitted list under the respective access requirements and may be amended from time to time.
Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI)
The QFI scheme enables eligible overseas institutions to access China’s onshore derivatives markets through a regulated framework, providing expanded contract access for institutional participation.
Crude Oil, Low Sulfur Fuel Oil, LPG contracts etc
Iron Ore, Copper, Aluminum, Precious & Base Metals etc
Steel products, Flat Glass, Soda Ash, Bitumen etc
Soybeans, Soybean Meal & Oil, Palm Olein, Sugar, Natural Rubber etc
PTA, PVC, Ethylene Glycol, Methanol, Polyester-related products etc
Index derivatives etc
Note: Product availability is subject to the permitted list under the respective access requirements and may be amended from time to time.
A Bridge to China Markets
Orient Futures Singapore serves as a trusted gateway to China’s markets, providing international market participants with structured access across a broad range of China-related asset classes and instruments.
Through established market connectivity and regulatory frameworks, we support participation in both onshore price discovery and internationally traded contracts, enabling efficient market engagement and risk management.
MAS Regulated
MAS-licenced brokerage with full compliance framework
Overseas Intermediary
Official Overseas Intermediary for INE, DCE, ZCE
Market Access
Access to internationalised products and QFI scheme
Institutional Support
Institutional onboarding, trading advisory and operational support
Low-Latency Infrastructure
Co-location services and low-latency infrastructure
Multi-Asset Access
Access across multiple asset classes
Our team can help you navigate the right channels, product, and operational workflows.
