Jan
19
2011
Starting from 1st March 2011, SGX will cease their daily 90-min lunch break.
This means that trading of SGX listed stocks will be uninterrupted from 9am to 5pm.
More time for punters to trade during their lunch break but brokers will need to continue working throughout lunch time.
SGX will be the overall winner if trading volume (and revenue) increases.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.martinlee.sg/sgx-to-offer-lunch-time-trading/
Sep
16
2010
SGX will be running four separate sessions at SGX auditorium to teach investors on the fundamentals of bond investing.
18 September (Sat), 2pm to 4pm
25 September (Sat), 2pm to 4pm
27 September (Mon), 7pm to 9pm
29 September (Wed), 7pm to 9pm
Registration for any of these sessions is free and can be done here.
The seminar aims to provide the general investment public with a basic understanding of a fixed income instrument, its basic characteristics, how to value it, and the risks. The talk will answer a basic question, “Is bond investing suitable for me?”
Seminar outline
Permanent link to this article: http://www.martinlee.sg/fundamentals-to-bond-investing/
Aug
05
2010
Singapore Exchange (SGX) today launched its first initiatives to enhance the listing, trading and distribution of fixed income products to build a more vibrant bond market in Asia.
These initiatives include drawing more Singapore-listed companies and other organisations to issue bonds for listing and trading on SGX.
The listing and trading of fixed income securities such as preference shares and convertible bonds will also be encouraged. SGX also plans to halve the time taken to approve bond listings by streamlining the processes involved.
By the first quarter of next year, SGX expects to offer an on-exchange secondary market for individual and institutional investors to trade Singapore Government Securities (SGS). SGX’s Central Depository has been a custodian of individual investors’ SGS holdings since 1 April 2010.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.martinlee.sg/sgx-launches-bond-market-initiatives/
Dec
22
2009
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) recently published two educational guides, An Investor’s Guide To Preparing For Annual General Meetings and An Investor’s Guide To Reading Annual Reports, to enhance retail investor knowledge and improve shareholder engagement at annual general meetings (AGM).
The two Guides are now available in both English and Chinese versions and can be downloaded here.
It’s not mentioned in the guides, but the most important part of the AGM actually happens after the end of the formal proceedings.
And in case you are guessing, no, it’s not the food. 
No doubt the majority of the people will be rushing to grab (no exaggeration) the food after the AGM, but this is also the best time for you to talk individually to the management and directors. Ask them your questions, and listen to the replies to the questions posed by other investors.
You might not be able to tell everything with just half-an-hour of personal interaction, but you will definitely be able to get a much better feel of the company compared to before. Sometimes, if a company is not right, you will not even need half-an-hour to find out.
Permanent link to this article: http://www.martinlee.sg/investors-guide-to-annual-reports-and-agms/
Dec
16
2009
SGX will be holding a seminar this Saturday on how you can start an exciting career as a professional futures trader. If you are considering becoming a full-time trader, here is a good opportunity to hear from SGX’s Certified Trainers Leonard (LED) and Tom (YCK).
I have attended one of YCK’s talk before and I liked his candid and practical style of presentation which was not filled with the typical hype you will encounter in a lot of these “trading seminar previews”.
Programme Highlights:
Who should attend:
Date : 19 Dec 09 (Sat)
Time : 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue : SGX Auditorim (Level 2)
Fee : S$ 0
Level : Intermediate
For more information, call 63275438 or email to register@sgxacademy.com
Permanent link to this article: http://www.martinlee.sg/insights-to-a-professional-trading-career/
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