SGX RegCo seeks feedback on changes to streamline ETF requirements of market-makers

Consultation is open until 26 September 2025.

Singapore Exchange Regulation (SGX RegCo) is consulting the market on its plans to remove administrative requirements for notification and announcement when exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of designated market-makers (DMMs) cease, or resume, bid and offer quotations, according to a SGX release on 5 September.

This proposed move will bring SGX practices in line with those of other global markets.

According to SGX, the proposed changes result from a review of the regulatory framework around the trading of ETFs to identify areas that may impact the listing and trading of ETFs.

SGX said this follows the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s enhancement of the grant for the Equities Market Singapore Scheme for ETFs in July 2025 to facilitate more ETF listings.

The consultation is open till 26 September 2025.

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