SGX Q3 net profit up 21% to S$100.5m - highest in 10 years

Singapore

STRONG performances in the derivatives and securities segments propelled Singapore Exchange's (SGX) net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2018, to S$100.5 million - its highest in 10 years.

Earnings per share rose to 9.4 Singapore cents, from 7.8 cents a year ago. Revenue climbed S$19.6 million, or 10 per cent, to S$222.2 million, hitting their highest levels since the bourse was listed in 2000.

SGX CEO Loh Boon Chye said the bourse has actively engaged liquidity providers and focused on outreach to investors, which contributed to the 17 per cent on-y…