
SGX's derivatives trading volume hit quarterly high of 31.5b
Reflective of SGX's success.
According to CIMB, derivatives trading volume reached a quarterly high of 31.5bn in 4QFY13, from 27.7bn in 3QFY13. In particular, the Nikkei 225 Index Futures received considerable interest during the quarter, with 28.9% qoq growth in volume traded.
CIMB said that derivatives trading volume has been on an uptrend since a year ago in Jul 12, and reflects SGX’s success in shifting away from securities trading to other revenue streams.
"Derivatives should continue to provide earnings support as revenue from securities is likely to take a beating from global macro headwinds," CIMB said.