Which stock exchange was formed in 1999 by merging Singapore's two securities and derivatives markets?

The Singapore Exchange was formed in 1999 by merging Singapore's securities and derivatives markets.

SGX was created through the combination of the Stock Exchange of Singapore and the Singapore International Monetary Exchange. The merger brought cash equities, equity derivatives, and related market infrastructure under one listed exchange group.

The exchange began operations in December 1999 and became a central marketplace for companies and investors in Southeast Asia. Its products include shares, bonds, exchange-traded funds, futures, and options, with Singapore dollar and international listings both playing important roles.

SGX is sometimes confused with Bursa Malaysia because both serve major financial centers in Southeast Asia. They are separate exchanges in different countries. SGX also differs from a stock index: the Straits Times Index is a market index, whereas Singapore Exchange is the institution that operates trading and listing venues.