SGX SiMSCI Futures Break Records

Singapore Exchange Limited (“SGX”) today announced that the SGX MSCI Singapore Futures (“SiMSCI”) experienced a record high open interest of 51,721 positions on 29 August 2005, an increase of 5% from the previous record established on 29 February 2005.

The total volume for August was 170,238 contracts, up 6% compared to the previous record of 160,733 contracts set in September 2004. On a year-on-year basis, the volume in SiMSCI has grown by 18%.

“The growth of SGX SiMSCI Futures volume has been very encouraging. As our reach to global participants extends, we expect to see continued growth in the SiMSCI futures.” said Mr Thomas Tey, Senior Vice President and Head, International Products of Products and Services Group.