Media Release
SINGAPORE, 20 September 2022 - Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (“Orient Futures Singapore”) announced today that it is an honoured recipient of the “Emerging Market Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) of the Year” in The Asia Capital Markets Awards 2022 by the FOW Global investor group.
“Strongly supported by Shanghai Orient Securities Co., Ltd. and Orient Futures Co., Ltd., Orient Futures Singapore is a direct international arm and an emerging market FCM that continues to grow in importance globally, both in and out of China,” said Mr. Marcus Goi, CEO, Orient Futures Singapore. “As an awardee of this Capital Market award, we are proud to be recognised for our achievements and milestones. Our clients’ assets under management have also proven our services, registering an increase of 116% year-on-year. We are optimistic that in the upcoming months, connections to more exchanges and the further opening up of the Chinese capital markets will fuel our drive for continuous growth.”
The Asia Capital Market Awards 2022 is the largest buy-side-led awards ceremony that recognizes outperformance, innovation, and achievement for firms and individuals involved in the Asian Capital markets. This year, the Awards Ceremony Dinner will take place in Singapore alongside the Trading Singapore event, the regional leading conference for Asia's derivatives community. The ceremony gathers distinctive firms and individuals in person, as a benchmark for all Asia's capital markets talents.
“As we ride the tides towards 2023, Orient Futures Singapore will forge ahead to leverage on technology to bridge emerging markets. We pledge to contribute to a sustainable financial ecosystem and to continue developing our software infrastructure for enhanced connectivity.” Mr. Goi added, “We foresee huge opportunities, given that China has recently further opened up its financial and commodity markets early this month. We are confident that Orient Futures Singapore is well-positioned to connect investors to the Chinese capital markets and participate in internationalised trade opportunities.”
“Looking forward, China’s opening up plays a pivotal role for our company. Hence, Orient Futures Singapore hopes to further streamline our operations to meet our clients’ needs and seek out new business opportunities such as the expansion of product listings, systems, exchange memberships and more to bring us to new heights.”
About Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte Ltd (“Orient Futures Singapore”) is a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Orient Futures Co., Ltd. and an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Orient Securities Co., Ltd. which is listed on both the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Orient Futures Singapore holds a Capital Markets Services (CMS) licence awarded by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and has memberships in the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX), and Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Futures Singapore.