SGX’s securities and derivatives trading volume fall in Aug from last year

SINGAPORE (Sept 8): Singapore Exchange's trading statistics for August continued to paint a tough business as expected, with falling interest from investors and the delisting of big brands.

Total securities market turnover value fell 2% on month and 27% on year to $20.6 billion, even though during 22 trading days compared to 20 in July and 19 in Aug last year.

This was the largest yearly drop since June 2014 when turnover fell 37% to $20.5 billion.

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