- Pillar of SGX Group’s efforts to foster financial education and empower investors
- Special category on what stakeholders across region’s financial ecosystems are doing to build better marketplaces
Singapore Exchange (SGX Group) is spotlighting conversations around what it takes to transform a financial marketplace in Asia amid changing market dynamics, with the launch of the seventh edition of its annual SGX Orb Awards today.
With rising global competition for capital, the rapid growth of digital giants and emerging technologies, and increasingly bifurcated markets, the economic role and future of exchange-traded markets has come into greater focus. For this year’s special category, the SGX Orb Awards is seeking submissions on what stakeholders across the region’s financial ecosystems are doing to build marketplaces that are trusted, vibrant and enduring.
Launched in 2018 to recognise excellence in financial journalism and content, the SGX Orb Awards is an important pillar of SGX Group’s efforts to support investors in making informed investment decisions and improve financial knowledge in the ecosystem. Each year, the initiative attracts entries from local and international content producers that include written pieces, audio-visual work as well as illustrations. Participants range from journalists from the print and broadcast media, online news sites backed by publishing or editorial companies, to independent writers such as bloggers and investment websites.
Judging will be conducted by a distinguished independent panel. Members of the public can nominate and vote for their preferred entries among the shortlisted contenders, and the winners in five categories will be unveiled in September 2024. More information can be found at https://www.sgx.com/sgx-orb-awards.
Appendix: SGX Orb Awards – Award Categories
- Story of the Year
We are seeking a news story, feature or opinion piece that best offers insights into investing across multiple asset classes – Securities, Equity Derivatives, FX, Commodities and Fixed Income. What innovations have driven market development and bolstered opportunities for retail and institutional investors? How has technology transformed risk management by reinforcing trust and efficiency, while promoting sustainable growth? The winner of this category will demonstrate the ability to uncover a fresh angle and capture what is important for market participants to know.
- Special Category: Doing What it Takes
With rising global competition for capital, the rapid growth of digital giants and emerging technologies, and increasingly bifurcated markets, the economic role and future of exchange-traded markets has come into greater focus. For this year’s special category, we are seeking submissions on what stakeholders across Asia’s financial ecosystems are doing to build marketplaces that are trusted, vibrant and enduring. What has been the experience in your home countries, the opportunities to capture and the unique challenges to overcome?
- The Hidden Gem
This award seeks to honour the best feature or analysis of an under-covered stock listed on SGX Securities, either on Mainboard or Catalist. The challenge will be to uncover a fresh angle that investors or analysts may have missed. If you have a knack for turning complex concepts into clear and precise storytelling, we want to hear from you.
- An Experiential Treat
This popular category is for all things creative and experiential – for example, a broadcast segment for TV, a captivating video, podcast or illustrations that probe deep into the workings of a financial or commodity asset class. The winner will deliver a compelling story while offering viewers an experience to remember.
- #TheGoTo
We aim to enhance financial education, and the award for this category will go to the best digital platform – whether it is an online news aggregator, financial blogger, independent website or social media site that most empowers investors to make educated decisions with their money. If your work stands out from the pack for all the right reasons, you can be a winner.
