Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Given Access Through Horizon's Network Connection
Horizon Trading Solutions Enhances Access to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' Equity Derivatives Market
Horizon Trading Solutions has announced that it will provide connectivity solutions to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' Securities Futures Trading System (SFTS), enhancing access for ASEAN investors. This integration will offer a dedicated gateway from Horizon’s trading platform into Bursa Malaysia's equity derivatives market, specifically Single Stock Futures (SSF).
Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, the national derivatives exchange in Malaysia, offers a diverse range of commodity, equity, and financial futures and options tradeable globally. The connection of Horizon Trading Solutions to SFTS will facilitate improved market liquidity by enabling market makers and participants to trade more efficiently through this advanced electronic platform.
The partnership between Horizon and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is significant for several reasons. It improves connectivity and access for ASEAN investors to Malaysia's derivatives market, enabling smoother and faster trading via Horizon’s multi-asset electronic trading technology linked directly to SFTS. This integration will also enhance liquidity in Single Stock Futures, as market makers gain efficient access to SFTS, which supports tighter spreads and better price discovery.
The collaboration between the two entities is also expected to promote regional integration in derivatives trading, likely attracting more ASEAN participants due to Horizon’s global tech-driven infrastructure. This, in turn, can deepen the derivatives market and increase turnover.
Emmanuel Faure, Head of APAC & EMEA at Horizon Trading Solutions, expressed pride in supporting Bursa Malaysia Derivatives in the relaunch of its SSF. Mohd Saleem Kader Bakas, Director of Bursa Malaysia Derivatives, welcomed Horizon as a vendor supporting market connectivity for SFTS.
Horizon Trading Solutions will develop a gateway for market makers to connect seamlessly to SFTS, allowing them to quote prices and provide liquidity in SSF directly through their infrastructure. The milestone marks a continued effort by Horizon to enhance its services in the securities markets.
The expansion of Horizon's presence in Southeast Asia is significant for the growth of the securities markets in the region. The collaboration between Horizon and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives aims to support a more vibrant and accessible market. Bursa Malaysia Derivatives reintroduced SSF on its SFTS in March 2025, offering new leveraged trading opportunities to ASEAN investors.
Horizon Trading Solutions has demonstrated its commitment to supporting regional exchanges. The reintroduction of SSF is a testament to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' commitment to providing innovative trading solutions to its clients. Market makers can now participate efficiently in SSF via a single, integrated platform provided by Horizon.
In summary, this connection through Horizon facilitates more seamless participation of ASEAN investors in Bursa Malaysia's derivatives market and contributes to greater liquidity and market efficiency on the SFTS platform. The collaboration between Horizon and Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is a step forward in regional integration and growth in the securities markets of Southeast Asia.
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Technology and business converge as Horizon Trading Solutions introduces a gateway for market makers, allowing them to quote prices and provide liquidity in Single Stock Futures (SSF) directly through their infrastructure, enhancing the efficiency of trade on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives' Securities Futures Trading System (SFTS). This collaboration between Horizon and the national derivatives exchange in Malaysia fosters improved liquidity in the derivatives industry, supporting tighter spreads and better price discovery. As a result, finance professionals can benefit from increased efficiency and access when trading equity derivatives. This enhances the overall business environment and promotes regional integration in derivatives trading, potentially attracting more participants from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the thriving financial market.
