Silver Point

Thomas J. Monaco

Independent Insight Provider

Silver Point is a boutique research firm that focuses on the broader financial services sector, with a particular focus on troubled institutions globally. 

Asia Ex Japan

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>SGX FY 1H22 core results were not robust, coming in at SGD 216 mn, improving just SGD 1.0 mn (0.5%) HOH and reflected weakened revenues; </li>
<li>Derivatives revenue improved 3.4% HOH, resultant of slightly higher contract volumes, and higher rates and lower discounts. HKEX's foray into the A50 will ultimately eat away at SGX’s business; and </li>
<li>Significant strategic alternatives are needed at SGX, if it is to avoid being hollowed out by the HKEX. </li>
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SGX FY 1H22 core results were not robust, coming in at SGD 216 mn, improving just SGD 1.0 mn (0.5%) HOH and reflected weakened revenues; 
Derivatives revenue improved 3.4% HOH, resultant of slightly higher contract volumes, and higher rates and lower discounts. HKEX's foray into the A50 will ultimately eat away at SGX’s business; and 
Significant strategic alternatives are needed at SGX, if it is to avoid being hollowed out by the HKEX. 


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A50 Challenges:Hong Kong Exchange &amp; Clearing (388.HK) [HKEx] launched the MSCI China A50 Connect (HK A50). This new product competes with 20% of Singapore Exchange’s (SGX.SP) [SGX] PBT; </li>
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Completely Distracted: On top of weaker equity volumes/fees and the HK A50 launch, SGX has made numerous moves which are more of a distraction than they're worth; and </li>
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Time For Massive Strategic Move: SGX must consider significant strategic alternatives if it is to avoid being hollowed out over the longer-term.</li>
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A50 Challenges:Hong Kong Exchange &amp; Clearing (388.HK) [HKEx] launched the MSCI China A50 Connect (HK A50). This new product competes with 20% of Singapore Exchange’s (SGX.SP) [SGX] PBT; 

Completely Distracted: On top of weaker equity volumes/fees and the HK A50 launch, SGX has made numerous moves which are more of a distraction than they're worth; and 

Time For Massive Strategic Move: SGX must consider significant strategic alternatives if it is to avoid being hollowed out over the longer-term.


United Kingdom

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Singapore Exchange – No Real Progress

SGX: SGX reported FY 1H22 core results were not robust. The top-line hiccup was nearly offset by better-than-expected cost control.

Thomas J. Monaco

Singapore Exchange - Ringing Hollow

SGX: A50 Challenges: HKEx launched the MSCI China A50 Connect, which directly competes with 20% of SGX' PBT. A recent competitor event revealed...

Thomas J. Monaco

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