Singapore Exchange hints at deeper ties with HKEX: can yuan business open doors?

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 2 min read 100% complete by Enoch YiuJanuary 25, 2026 at 06:00 AM

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Singapore Exchange (SGX) Group is aiming to expand its cross-listing programs with Chinese exchanges and explore potential partnerships with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) and other exchanges. SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye stated that increased connectivity is crucial for capital markets and expressed interest in collaborations that offer value and wider choices for investors. While there are no specific plans yet, Loh suggested the yuan business as a potential area for collaboration with HKEX, given both exchanges' roles in internationalizing the currency. SGX has been actively pursuing partnerships, including a recent agreement with Nasdaq to launch a global listing board in 2026 and existing collaborations with the stock exchanges of Thailand and Indonesia.

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Thailand 30% Indonesia 30% Nasdaq 40% China 50% Shenzhen ×250% Singapore ×360% Hong Kong ×260% Loh Boon Chye ×370% Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) ×480% Singapore Exchange (SGX) Group ×590%

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sgx 100% partnerships 90% hkex 90% yuan business 80% connectivity 80% cross-listing 70% capital markets 70% international finance hubs 60% offshore yuan 60% listing board 50%