Asia Pacific Exchange
Singapore
Abbreviation
APEX
Location
Singapore
Region
Asia
Product Types
Agricultural, Metals, Energy
About Asia Pacific Exchange
Asia Pacific Exchange (APEX) is a Singapore-based commodity futures exchange launched in 2017, primarily backed by Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) of China. APEX was established to provide an internationally accessible derivatives market for commodities relevant to South and Southeast Asian trade flows. Its initial products focus on rubber and iron ore futures. APEX is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and aims to serve as a bridge between Asian commodity producers and global financial markets.
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