Group 1 - The Singapore Exchange Group (SGX Group) reported strong growth in July, with total trading volume in commodities increasing by 76% year-on-year, reaching a historical high of 9 million contracts [3] - The securities market saw a total trading value increase of 27% year-on-year, reaching 33.8 billion SGD, marking a three-month high [1] - The average daily trading volume in the securities market also rose by 27%, reaching 1.47 billion SGD [1] Group 2 - The small and mid-cap stocks showed exceptional performance, with liquidity surging by 94% month-on-month to 2.61 billion SGD, contributing significantly to the overall trading volume increase [2] - The FTSE ST Small Cap Index and FTSE ST Mid Cap Index rose by 9.9% and 6.7% respectively [2] - Retail investors have become the fastest-growing segment in the market, while institutional investors have net bought 62 million SGD in small and mid-cap stocks over the past six months [2] Group 3 - The MSCI Singapore Index has risen for three consecutive months, reflecting investor confidence in the resilience and growth potential of Singapore-listed companies [2] - The average daily trading volume of MSCI Singapore Index futures increased by 16% month-on-month, reaching 48,137 contracts [2] - The total open interest for MSCI Singapore Index futures reached a historical high of 7.1 billion USD by the end of the month [2] Group 4 - The derivatives market also performed well, with the average daily trading volume for iron ore reaching a record high of 362,755 contracts [3] - The trading volume for forward freight agreements (FFA) increased by 56%, reaching the highest level since March 2024 [3] - The demand for foreign exchange futures surged due to uncertainties in US-India trade negotiations, with the trading volume for INR/USD futures increasing by 41% year-on-year [3]

Group 1 - The Shanghai Stock Exchange announced progress in the ETF mutual cooperation with the Brazilian Securities and Futures Exchange (B3), with the successful launch of the ETF tracking the China A50 Index by Itaú Asset Management [1][3] - The newly listed Itaú E Fund MSCI China A50 Interconnection ETF (SILK11) is linked to the MSCI China A50 Interconnection ETF (code: 563000) listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, covering leading companies across various sectors such as finance, consumption, and technology [3] - The mutual ETF mechanism aims to provide comprehensive investment opportunities in the Chinese market and attract more foreign capital to invest in China, promoting high-level opening of the capital market [3] Group 2 - The Brazilian Securities and Futures Exchange is the largest securities exchange in Latin America and a significant emerging market trading platform, enhancing the international recognition of Chinese assets [3] - The ETF mutual cooperation mechanism offers convenient investment channels for domestic and foreign investors, which is expected to enhance the international influence of the Chinese capital market [3] - As the mechanism continues to improve, cross-border ETFs are anticipated to play a more important role in global asset allocation [3]