Bursa Malaysia pins derivatives hopes on Globex

Bursa Malaysia started distributing its commodity, equity and financial futures contracts on the CME Group’s electronic trading platform in September. Chong Kim Seng, head of the exchange’s derivatives unit, hopes the tie-up will make Malaysia’s crude palm oil futures contract a global benchmark. Georgina Lee reports

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The proliferation of alternative trading platforms and dark pools has pushed traditional exchanges in the region to confront new competition through cross-border mergers and international alliances combined with moves to grab more derivatives trading volume. Singapore Exchange has made the most audacious effort to maintain its relevance with its A$8.4 billion ($8.5 billion) bid for Australia's Securities Exchange. Others, such as Bursa Malaysia, are seeking new distribution channels that can

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