Singapore’s equities market is taking steps to make investing more accessible for retail investors. Some of the key reforms include: 

-Reducing board lot sizes for higher-priced stocks and maintaining free float requirements to support market stability 

-Modernising the post-trade custody system, allowing retail investors to manage their SGX holdings through broker custody accounts

This forum brings together a diverse mix of stakeholders — traditional brokers, custodian brokers, academic professors and retail investors — to discuss how these reforms impact retail investors. each group and the broader market. We hope to hear from active investors and collate your views in SIAS' feedback for the public consultation papers on these initiatives.

Click here to view the Consult Paper on SGX's Broker Custody Model Consultation

Click here to view the Consult Paper on Changes to Market Structure for SGX Securities Market

Why You Should Attend:

-Learn how board lot and free float reforms can make investing in SGX stocks more accessible.

-Understand the new post-trade custody model and how it can simplify managing your investments.

-Hear directly from traditional brokers, custodian brokers and academic professors about what these changes mean for retail investors.

-Gain practical insights to help you make informed decisions in Singapore’s evolving equity market.

-Provide your honest feedback on these initiatives.