Singapore: SGX Group (Singapore Exchange) today announced its strongest half-year financial results, with net profit increasing by 11.6 percent to S$357.1 million in the first half of the financial year 2026, which ended on December 31, 2025. This is a significant rise compared to the S$320.1 million reported in the same period of the previous year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, revenue also saw a 10.1 percent increase, reaching S$636.6 million, up from S$578 million in the prior fiscal year. This growth underscores the robustness of SGX Group's multi-asset offerings, which continue to support investors amid global market uncertainties.

Loh Boon Chye, the chief executive officer, attributed this success to sustained growth across the exchange's multi-asset business. He emphasized the resilience of SGX's platform in enabling market participants to diversify investments and manage risks effectively in a challenging global environment. Loh expressed confidence in achieving medium-term revenue growth of six to eight percent while ensuring sustainable returns for shareholders.

Loh also highlighted that the Singapore Exchange's derivatives franchise achieved a half-year high with a daily average volume of 1.35 million contracts, showcasing the strength and relevance of its risk-management offerings. Additionally, the SGX foreign exchange (FX) business has expanded, reaching new heights with average daily volumes of US$180 billion due to increased client acquisition and platform adoption.

Domestically, Loh pointed out the robust activity in the stock market, bolstered by initiatives from the Equities Market Review Group. He noted that the daily average traded value (SDAV) of securities increased by 20 percent year-on-year to S$1.51 billion, marking the highest level in five years. This growth is attributed to a burgeoning initial public offering (IPO) pipeline and a four-year high in retail participation.