Futures & Options Trading — China & Global Exchanges

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Futures and Options Trading

Futures and options trading offer powerful tools for accessing global markets and managing financial risks. Futures enable traders to speculate on price movements, hedge uncertainties, and diversify portfolios across commodities, indices, and financial instruments. Options add flexibility by allowing traders to capitalise on market moves while controlling risk exposure.

With seamless access to major exchanges in China and global markets, these instruments open doors to emerging opportunities in globally. Whether you’re an experienced trader or exploring new strategies, futures and options provide versatile solutions for navigating today’s financial landscape.

Benefits of Trading Futures and Options

Multi-asset Class Offerings

Explore opportunities with our diverse product range.

Hedge and Diversify

Protect your assets against market volatility.

Enhance Capital Efficiency

Gain market exposure with minimal margin.

Market Transparency

Access transparent pricing and real-time market data.

Vast Market Opportunities

Trade globally and seize diverse opportunities in futures and options.

Markets & Exchange Access

China Exchanges

We provide direct access to all major mainland Chinese commodity and financial derivatives exchanges:

Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE): Base and precious metals, energy
Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE): Crude oil, LNG, and other internationally-tradable contracts
Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE): Agricultural products, iron ore, plastics
Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE): Agricultural and chemical commodities
Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX): New energy and industrial metals
China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX): Equity index and treasury bond futures

Find out more about China Markets here.

Global Exchanges

Alongside China access, clients trade on major international venues including SGX, ICE Singapore, APEX, and other key markets across Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Brazil, supporting cross-market and cross-asset strategies from a single relationship.

This same market connectivity also underpins our other product lines: Forex for leveraged currency trading, Securities for cash equities access, and Total Return Swap for synthetic exposure across our covered markets, giving clients a single relationship across derivatives, FX, securities and swaps.

Learn more about our Global Markets products and capabilities.

Ready to take the next step?

Why Trade Futures and Options with us

Unmatched access to China Exchanges, key and emerging markets

Market Access

Access to exchanges in China and other international markets.

Superior Execution

Gain a trading edge with our co-location services, which offer low-latency connectivity and access to emerging Asian markets. Market makers, liquidity providers, and high-frequency traders can capitalise on opportunities across exchanges and asset classes in key regions, including Singapore, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, and Brazil.

Tailored Solutions

Our comprehensive suite of services is designed to support seamless trading, risk management, and regulatory compliance. We offer:

Customised account structures tailored to client needs
Tailored reports based on clients needs
Initial Margin (IM) & Variation Margin (VM) management and post-trade services
Comprehensive global coverage across major trading platforms
Direct Market Access (DMA) and algorithmic trading capabilities

*Note: Services on non-clearing exchanges are subject to additional requirements and conditions.

24/5 Dedicated Client Support

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which exchanges can I access through Orient Futures Singapore?

We provide access to major China futures exchanges, including SHFE, INE, DCE, ZCE, and GFEX, while access to CFFEX is provided via the QFI framework through our parent company, Orient Futures. We also provide access to major global exchanges, including SGX, ICE Futures Singapore, APEX, CME, B3 and many more.

Q2: Who typically trades futures and options through Orient Futures Singapore?

Our clients include proprietary and quantitative trading firms, commodity trading firms, hedge funds, and family offices/asset managers. Explore how Orient Futures Singapore support institutional market participants.

Q3: Do you offer co-location services for futures trading?

For latency-sensitive futures strategies, we offer co-location access via key exchange venues. Co-location houses a client’s trading servers inside the same facility as an exchange’s matching engine, cutting the physical distance order data has to travel and reducing round-trip latency, which translates into tighter fills and more consistent execution for quantitative and proprietary trading strategies. Find out more about our co-location capabilities here.

Q4: What account types does Orient Futures Singapore offer?

We offer a range of account structures to meet different trading and operational requirements, including:

Individual and corporate trading accounts
Omnibus and give-up arrangements for proprietary trading firms and fund managers
Customised account structures designed to support various trading needs

Q5: Is Orient Futures Singapore regulated?

Yes. Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100869) from the Monetary Authority of Singapore and is an Exempt Financial Adviser.

Q6: How do I open an account?

You can begin the onboarding process directly through our website, or contact our team for a tailored discussion of account structures.