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Singapore, Jan 3, 2012 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore Exchange (SGX) is consulting the public on its proposal to remove the engine-level iceberg order functionality in the securities and derivatives markets.
The iceberg order functionality is utilised primarily by investors who trade large quantities. The functionality facilitates the execution of large orders in a manner that minimises adverse market impact by releasing the order gradually into the market. This allows only part of the order to be displayed and available for execution at any one time. The SGX engine-level iceberg order functionality is little used by the marketplace, as similar execution functionalities are offered in the order management systems of brokers and automated execution desks to execute block trades. As such, the continued provision and maintenance of iceberg order functionality bring little benefit to the marketplace and its removal is expected to have insignificant effect on the market. The removal of this order functionality will also enhance transparency in the opening and closing routines, as well as, in the calculation of the equilibrium price.
The consultation paper on the proposed removal of the engine-level iceberg order functionality is available on SGX's website www.sgx.com from today. Market participants and members of the public can send in their comments and suggestions on the proposal from today until 16 January 2012 via email to rules@sgx.com, or by post/courier or fax to:
Post/Courier:
Singapore Exchange
2 Shenton Way, #19-00
SGX Centre 1
Singapore 068804
Attn: Chan Hui Min
Development & Regulatory Policy
Fax: +65 6534 2207
About Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Singapore Exchange (SGX) is the Asian Gateway, connecting investors in search of Asian growth to corporate issuers in search of global capital. SGX represents the premier access point for managing Asian capital and investment exposure, and is Asia's most internationalised exchange with more than 40% of companies listed on SGX originating outside of Singapore. SGX offers its clients the world's biggest offshore market for Asian equity futures market, centred on Asia's three largest economies - China, India and Japan.
In addition to offering a fully integrated value chain from trading and clearing, to settlement and depository services, SGX is also Asia's pioneering central clearing house. Headquartered in Asia's most globalised city, and centred within the AAA strength and stability of Singapore's island nation, SGX is a peerless Asian counterparty for the clearing of financial and commodity products. For more information, please visit www.sgx.com .
Contact:
Joan Lew
Communications
Tel: +65-62368658
Email: joan@sgx.com
Loh Wei Ling
Communications
Tel: +65-62368157
Email:loh.weiling@sgx.com
Jan 3, 2012
Source: Singapore Exchange (SGX)
Topic: Press release summary
Sectors: Financial General, Business General
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