SGX plans to launch bond futures for India and Southeast Asia | Lianhe Zaobao
The Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to launch futures contracts linked to the government bond markets of India and Southeast Asian countries, including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand. These futures contracts will help investors hedge against interest rate volatility risks and reflect the growing market interest in the region's bond markets. SGX is considering offering three-year, five-year, and ten-year futures contracts, settled in US dollars, priced based on the average yield of a basket of sovereign bonds