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SGX Update On Securities Market

Date 17/12/2008

Subsequent to Singapore Exchange Limited’s (SGX) earlier announcement of data feed disruptions caused by network connectivity issues in the securities market, Members also encountered a brief disruption in order feeds at about 4.40 pm. After which, all services were normal and an orderly market closure was effected as scheduled.

The root cause has been traced to a malfunctioning piece of hardware (network switch), which will be rectified overnight. Normal services will resume at market open tomorrow.

We regret any inconvenience caused.