SGX consults public on SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures and Options

Consultation papers are made available on the SGX website starting 12 August 2010.

Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Tuesday announced that it is consulting the public on the proposed contract specifications for the SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures and Options.

According to an SGX release, the proposed SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures and Options contracts is expected to expand SGX’s existing suite of equity index futures and options beyond Asian-based products. As the SGX market opens before the European markets, investors who trade in SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures and Options will benefit from being able to respond earlier to developments occurring outside of European trading hours but affecting European equity markets. Investors will also be better able to manage their European equity exposures during Asian trading hours, the release said.

The consultation paper on the SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures and Options, which details the rationale and proposed contract specifications, will be available on the SGX website www.sgx.com starting Thursday.

Market participants and members of the public are advised to send in their comments and suggestions on the proposed contract until 23 August 2010.

The SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures contract is a standard, cash-settled futures contract based on the EURO STOXX 50 Index. The SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Options contract is a standard options contract based on the SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures.