SINGAPORE, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd ("SFSPL"), a member of Straits Financial Group, is pleased to announce that it has been granted overseas intermediary (OI) futures broker status by the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX).
This recognition marks an important milestone in expanding international access to China's futures markets and further strengthens SFSPL's ability to connect global investors with onshore opportunities.
As an overseas intermediary futures broker, SFSPL will be able to facilitate client access to selected products listed on SHFE and GFEX. The overseas intermediary model significantly lowers barriers to entry for international participants by removing the need for complex onshore structures and enabling more efficient cross-border access, while operating within China's regulated market environment.
"As China's futures market continues to open up, this recognition represents a meaningful milestone for both SFSPL and our clients," said Roger Quek, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd. "We are pleased to support international investors with more seamless access to China's onshore derivatives market, while maintaining a strong focus on risk management, compliance, and execution efficiency."
As China's derivatives market continue to evolve, SFSPL is strongly positioned to support clients looking to deepen their involvement in this high-potential market.
SFSPL remains committed to delivering robust trading capabilities, seamless market access, and trusted expertise to help clients navigate global investment opportunities.
About Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd
At Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd, we distinguish ourselves by promoting key and innovative contracts to support the financial and commodity derivative markets as well as providing products and services to fulfill the needs of every trader.
With a strong presence in Asia and a deep understanding of the global markets, we provide value to our clients by enabling global access with a local perspective. Established in 2010, Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd is part of Straits Financial Group which is headquartered in Singapore.
Straits Financial Services Pte Ltd provides a fully-integrated service for our clients to access the financial and commodity derivative markets and we strive to build lasting relationships with our clients.
For more information, please visit our website at https://www.straitsfinancial.com.
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SOURCE Straits Financial
