Trading of international securities in Singapore and its implications
Over the years, the financial markets around the world have seen some major changes, namely, the deregulation of markets, a wider use (with increasing sophistication) of information technology and telecommunication networks, and the rapid growth in emerging markets. All these have contributed to...
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Format: | Final Year Project |
Language: | English |
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2015
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10356/64503 |
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Summary: | Over the years, the financial markets around the world have seen some major
changes, namely, the deregulation of markets, a wider use (with increasing
sophistication) of information technology and telecommunication networks, and the rapid
growth in emerging markets. All these have contributed to a growing trend towards
internationalisation of the securities industry in many countries. In 1989, the total
turnover of the foreign sector of the top 20 stock exchanges grew by an awesome
79.65% from 1988 to reach US$263.342 trillion. Asian bourses, too, have not been left
unaffected by this phenomenal trend.
Singapore, too, can be expected to be swept away in this wave of
internationalisation. From a practical perspective, an added dimension to the local
securities market would be especially appreciated since, well known to all, is the fact that
Singapore has a small investor and corporate base. Although the local market still has
room for expansion, long-term growth prospects are limited. Invariably, Singapore has
to be more outward looking, and would stand to gain if it capitalises on this trend
towards internationalisation. It is thus working towards becoming a regional supermarket
for international stocks. Undeniably, the regional countries are also eyeing the same pie,
but compared to its neighbours, Singapore already has a headstart due to its :
(1) Geographical location
(2) Reputation as an efficient financial centre
(3) Excellent infrastructure
(4) Position as a centre for regional Operational Head Quarters (OHQs) |
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