Singapore, 22 April 2026 – Orient Futures Singapore is pleased to announce the official approval of its Overseas Intermediary (OI) status for the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), effective 22 April 2026.
This milestone coincides with the official opening of SHFE Nickel to international participants via the Internationalized and the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) scheme, marking a significant step forward in the continued opening of China’s derivatives markets to global investors.
With this latest approval, Orient Futures Singapore now holds OI status across all four major Chinese commodity exchanges: the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), the International Energy Exchange (INE), the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE). This achievement positions the firm as a comprehensive gateway for international participants seeking direct access to China’s onshore derivatives markets.
“The approval of Overseas Intermediary status for SHFE marks a significant milestone in strengthening our China market access capabilities,” said Marcus Goi, CEO of Orient Futures Singapore. “With SHFE Nickel now open to international participants, global investors can engage more directly in China’s price discovery for key industrial metals. Together with our existing OI coverage across INE, DCE and ZCE, this reinforces our commitment to provide clients with comprehensive and seamless access to China’s derivatives markets.”
Strengthening Access to China’s Commodity Markets
The addition of SHFE OI status enhances Orient Futures Singapore’s ability to support clients in trading a broader suite of key commodities, including base metals such as nickel.
The timing is particularly significant as SHFE’s Nickel becomes accessible to offshore investors, creating new opportunities for global market participants to engage in hedging and risk management activities, execute arbitrage strategies across international and China markets, and participate more directly in China’s price discovery for critical industrial metals.
Commitment to Global Connectivity
Orient Futures Singapore remains committed to bridging global investors with China’s rapidly evolving derivatives landscape. The firm provides seamless market access supported by deep local expertise and strong global connectivity, while delivering end-to-end services that cater to the needs of institutional and professional traders.
About Orient Futures Singapore
As an Overseas Intermediary of the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE), Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), Orient Futures Singapore provides direct access to trading, clearing, and settlement for internationalised futures contracts in China. Our parent company, Shanghai Orient Futures, is the largest broker by aggregated trading volume across China’s five regulated exchanges.
Beyond China market access, Orient Futures Singapore is also a member of the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX), and ICE Futures Singapore (IFSG). Corporate clients can additionally trade on the B3 Exchange through us, further expanding their global trading opportunities.
With a seamless trading experience, low-latency infrastructure, and a dedicated support team across trading hours, Orient Futures Singapore remains committed to providing clients with efficient, secure, and reliable market access.
Media Contact:
Jed TEO, Head of Marketing
Orient Futures Singapore
marketing@orientfutures.com.sg
www.orientfutures.com.sg
