Orient Futures

What Orient Futures does

Orient Futures Singapore, operating as Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. (UEN 201831776Z), is a MAS-regulated multi-asset brokerage and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Orient Group of Companies, whose parent Shanghai Orient Futures is one of the largest brokers by aggregated trading volume across China's five regulated exchanges. Founded in September 2018 and headquartered at Guoco Midtown, Singapore, the firm holds a Capital Markets Services Licence (CMS100869) and serves MAS-defined Accredited Investors, Expert Investors, and Institutional Investors with access to futures, options, leveraged foreign exchange, securities, and OTC derivatives (including Total Return Swaps) across more than 20 global exchanges spanning six regions. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting proprietary and quantitative trading firms, commodity trading houses, hedge funds, and family offices, supported by direct exchange and clearing memberships (SGX-DT, APEX, IFSG) and Overseas Intermediary status for SHFE, INE, DCE, ZCE, and GFEX.

The underlying technology stack is described as a cloud-first, AI- and machine-learning-enabled brokerage platform with smart data analytics, robotic process automation across post-trade and back-office workflows, and co-location infrastructure for microsecond-level execution latency. Revenue is generated almost entirely through transaction-fee commissions on brokerage activity across the four core product lines (forex, futures and options, securities, total return swap), with pricing quote-based and negotiated individually under MAS onboarding and suitability requirements. The firm markets through research, bilingual English/Chinese content, industry events, and CSR initiatives, while its distribution model relies on direct institutional relationship management with 24-hour trading-day support.

Name

Orient Futures

Legal name

Orient Futures International (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.

Website

https://orientfutures.com.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Institutional Futures and Derivatives Brokerage

NAICS

Commodity Contracts Intermediation (523160), Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231)

SIC

Commodity Contracts Brokers & Dealers (6221), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Derivatives & Futures Brokerage (FSAEACAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equity Index & Futures Derivatives (FSACADAF), FX Swaps & Forwards Trading Venues (FSAFADAG), Interest Rate Derivatives (Swaps, FRAs, Swaptions) (FSACADAB), FX Electronic Trading Platforms (Spot/Forwards/Swaps) (FSAFANAC)

Keywords

• Futures brokerage
• Options trading
• Forex trading
• Institutional brokerage
• China market access

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Futures and Options Brokerage: Brokerage commissions from facilitating futures and options trading across global exchanges including China exchanges (SHFE, INE, DCE, ZCE, GFEX, CFFEX), SGX, APEX, IFSG, and international exchanges (CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, B3, EUREX, LME)
2. Leveraged Foreign Exchange Trading: Revenue from leveraged foreign exchange trading services, providing access to major, minor, and regional currency pairs including spot, swaps, NDFs, forwards, and precious metals
3. Securities Trading: Brokerage services for listed equities and securities on US exchanges and other markets
4. Total Return Swap (OTC Derivatives): Customized OTC derivatives solutions including total return swaps for institutional clients seeking synthetic exposure to specific global assets

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Orient Futures Singapore is a MAS-licensed institutional broker offering execution, clearing, and market access across four core product lines: Futures & Options (exchange-traded derivatives on global exchanges including CME, CBOT, SHFE, INE, DCE, ZCE, GFEX, CFFEX, SGX, APEX, IFSG, B3, EUREX, LME, and others), Forex (leveraged FX including spot, swaps, NDFs, and forwards across major, minor, and regional currency pairs), Securities (listed equities on SGX, HKEX, B3 and other markets), and Total Return Swap (OTC derivatives providing synthetic exposure to global assets). Services are delivered with co-location-based low-latency infrastructure and an AI/ML-enabled cloud-first technology platform for post-trade, back-office, risk, and client service operations.

Product overview

Orient Futures Singapore operates as a multi-asset brokerage platform offering four core product lines: Forex (leveraged foreign exchange trading), Futures & Options (exchange-traded derivatives across global exchanges), Securities (listed equities), and Total Return Swap (OTC derivative solutions). The platform functions as a unified gateway providing institutional clients access to global markets through a single relationship, supported by proprietary technology infrastructure leveraging AI and machine learning for brokerage services, back-office operations, and risk management. The company serves as both a trading venue member (SGX, APEX, IFSG) and an overseas intermediary for Chinese exchanges (SHFE, INE, DCE, ZCE, GFEX).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forex
• Futures & Options
• Securities
• Total Return Swap

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore (CPAS)minorOthers · 9 December 2025First full-fledged CSR collaboration with a social service agency. Two original artworks were created by CPAS GROW artists and transformed into exclusive corporate gifts. The partnership celebrates ability, creativity, and inclusion, supporting CPAS programmes for children and adults with cerebral palsy.
• Shanghai Orient Futures (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Parent company and primary strategic partner. Shanghai Orient Futures is one of the largest brokers by aggregated trading volume across China's five regulated exchanges. Provides China market expertise, exchange relationships, and institutional connectivity for Orient Futures Singapore.
• Singapore Exchange (SGX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSGX-DT clearing member providing direct market access to SGX derivatives including FTSE China A50 Index Futures, Nikkei 225 Futures, FX futures, and commodities.
• B3 ExchangecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst Asian broker to offer direct access to B3 exchange (since August 2023). Provides access to Ibovespa Index Futures, BRL FX Futures, DI Interest Rate Futures, and Brazilian securities. B3 recognized as MAS RMO in March 2025.
• ICE Futures Singapore (IFSG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClearing member of IFSG providing access to Asia-based ICE contracts including Mini Brent Crude, WTI Crude, Asian FX Futures, and Micro Asia Tech 30 Index Futures.
• Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClearing member of APEX providing access to multi-asset derivatives including FX perpetual futures, Bitcoin perpetuals, gold and silver perpetual futures, and commodity contracts.
• Singapore Exchange (SGX) - BRL Futures CorridorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeptember 2025 partnership launched Brazilian Real (BRL) futures on SGX, creating first FX futures corridor between Singapore and Brazil. Enables clients to execute BRL strategies during Asian hours with margin offsets.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Interactive Brokers: Global multi-asset electronic broker offering futures, options, forex, and securities across 150+ markets. Directly comparable as an institutional-grade, technology-led broker with global exchange access; differs in serving both retail and institutional clients at much larger scale.
• Phillip Futures: Singapore-headquartered futures and FX broker part of the PhillipCapital group. Closely comparable as a Singapore-based, MAS-licensed multi-asset derivatives broker serving Asian institutional and professional clients across global exchanges.
• Saxo Markets: Saxo Bank's Singapore entity offering multi-asset trading across futures, FX, securities, and CFDs. Comparable as a MAS-regulated multi-asset broker with global market access serving both institutional and professional investors in Asia.
• IG Group: Global multi-asset broker with Singapore operations offering futures, options, FX, and securities. Comparable institutional-focused product set and global exchange connectivity, though with broader retail exposure.
• CMC Markets: UK-headquartered multi-asset broker with Asia Pacific operations covering futures, FX, securities, and CFDs. Comparable as a global multi-exchange broker serving institutional and professional clients.
• China Merchants Futures (Singapore): Singapore subsidiary of China Merchants Futures, a major mainland Chinese broker. Highly comparable as a Chinese-owned Singapore broker providing China derivatives access to international institutional clients through similar OI arrangements.
• Guotai Junan Futures (Singapore): Singapore entity of Guotai Junan Securities, one of China's largest brokerages. Directly comparable as a mainland Chinese broker's Singapore operation providing cross-border derivatives access to global institutional clients.
• Haitong International Futures: Hong Kong-headquartered futures brokerage with Singapore operations, backed by mainland Chinese parent. Comparable as a Chinese-linked Asian broker providing international derivatives access with similar cross-border institutional focus.

Broad incumbents

• StoneX Financial: Global financial services firm with institutional brokerage across futures, FX, commodities, and securities. Comparable multi-asset institutional franchise, but operates at much larger scale with broader service portfolio including prime brokerage.

Emerging players

• Tiger Brokers (Singapore): Singapore-based digital broker focused on Asia equities and global multi-asset trading. Comparable Singapore MAS-licensed broker with Asia cross-border positioning, though more retail-oriented and narrower product set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/orient-futures-singapore
• Xx.com/orientfutures

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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