Change in Interest rates

Dear Valued Customers,

Please note that with effect from today (Wednesday 1 February 2012), the following interest rates will be changed. The revised interest rates can be viewed here:
http://www.phillipfutures.com.sg/html/fx%20invest/intrate.html

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

01/02/2012

Change in Trading Hours for ICE U.S Sugar No 11. Futures & Options Contracts

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes

The trading session hours for Sugar No 11. Futures and Options will be from 1430 - 0300 hours(SGT) from 30 Jan 2012 onwards.

For more information, please refer to here

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

26/01/2012

Increase in Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

With effect from the close of trading hours of 17/01/2012, the Initial Margin and Maintenance Margin Requirement for the below mentioned contracts will be increased by an additional 20% respectively due to recent market volatility.

This increase in margin requirements will be effective from close of trading hours of 17/01/2012 to close of trading hours of 27/01/2012.

Below is the list of contracts which are affected by the increase in margin requirements:

Exchange	Contracts Affected
SGX	CN – FTSE China A50 Index Futures SG – MSCI Singapore Index Futures TW – MSCI TW Index RT – SICOM RSS3 Rubber Futures
Bursa Malaysia	FKLI – FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Futures FCPO – Crude Palm Oil Futures
Korea Exchange	KOSPI 200 Futures
HKEx	Gold Hang Seng Mini Hang Seng H-Shares Mini H-Shares

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

18/01/2012

Martin Luther King US Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for Futures and Forex during Martin Luther King Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

11/01/2012

Extra Saturday Trading Session for SGX MSCI Taiwan Index Futures & Options

Dear Valued Customers,

In line with the opening of the underlying cash market in Taiwan, the SGX MSCI Taiwan Index Futures and Options markets will be open on the following Saturdays:

Trading Date	Trading Hours	Settlement and Clearing Date
04 February 2012	Pre Opening: 8.30 am to 8.43 am Non Cancel: 8.43am to 8.45am Opening: 8.45am to 1.50pm (No pre-closing session)	06 February 2012
03 March 2012		05 March 2012
22 December 2012		24 December 2012

Please refer to the link below for more details:

Extra Saturday Trading Session for SGX MSCI Taiwan Index Futures & Options Schedule

All trades conducted on the above days will be for T+1 settlement.

Please note that there is no T+1 trading session for the SGX MSCI Taiwan Index Futures and Options on:

• 3 February 2012 (Friday)
• 02 March 2012 (Friday)
• 21 December 2012 (Friday)

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

09/01/2012

New Year 2012 Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for Futures and Forex during New Year Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

29/12/2011

Christmas US Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for Futures during Christmas US Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

22/12/2011

Boxing Day Holiday Forex Schedule (26 Dec)

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Boxing Day Holiday (26 Dec):

• Spot FOREX and Bullion will stop on 26th December 2011 at 1500 hrs, Singapore time.
• Spot FOREX and Bullion will resume on 27th December 2011 at 0600 hrs, Singapore time.

Platform	Order Types Affected
POEMS Regular and Mini Forex/Bullion	Only Day Orders will be cancelled during this period
POEMS Professional FX	All Working Orders will be cancelled during this period
FX365 & FX Trader	All Working Orders will be cancelled during this period

Clients are strongly encouraged to input their affected orders again online the following day on 27th December 2011 from 0600 hrs, Singapore time.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy Trading Year ahead.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

20/12/2011

U.S Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule (24 Nov)

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for US Thanksgiving Holiday Schedule

As all trading hours are subject to change without notice, it is strongly recommended to check with each exchange website prior to trading.

CME: http://www.cmegroup.com/tools-information/holiday-calendar/files/2012-thanksgiving.pdf
ICE: https://www.theice.com/publicdocs/futures_us/exchange_notices/ExNot2011Thanksgiving.pdf

We thank you for your kind understanding.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

23/11/2011

Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) New Changes

Dear Valued Customers,

The Tokyo Stock Exchange will be launching its new Tdex+ futures and options trading engine on 21 November 2011, Monday.

Concurrently, new functionalities and condition modifiers will be launched on TSE as well.

Do take note of the following changes:

• Trading hours will be extended to 2330 hrs Tokyo time (2230 hrs, Singapore time) from 21 Nov 2011.
• Friday, 18 Nov will be the last trading day on old system (Tdex+)
• No evening (T+1) session for JGB Future/Option indices on Friday, 18 Nov.
• GTC/GTD orders must be cancelled from old system by end of trading day on Fri, 18 Nov

Please refer to the TSE website for more information. Thank you.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

16/11/2011

KRX Markets Trading Hours for 10/11/2011

Dear Valued Customers,

The KRX Markets (KOSPI Market, KOSDAQ Market and Derivatives Market including KOSPI 200 Futures on CME Globex and KOSPI 200 Options on Eurex) will open at 9.15am and close at 3.15pm on November 10, 2011 due to the annual Korea Scholastic Aptitude Test.

We thank you for your kind understanding.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

08/11/2011

Revision of POEMS Professional API Login Charges

Dear Valued Customers,

Phillip Futures embraces the wave of API-based and algorithm trading and remains committed to offering this feature to our clients. We seek to maintain our competitive pricing always. Due to increased operating cost, there will be a charge levied for customers per additional API login after the first API at SGD150/month, with effect from October 2011. However, if you trade at least 1 lot on each of the existing API ID every month, you will enjoy a rebate of this login charge as part of our value-added service.

We assure you of our service quality and look forward to continuing our valued relationship with you.

For any queries or clarification, please contact us at 6538 0500 during our office hours (9am – 6pm on weekdays).

We thank you for your kind understanding.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

10/10/2011

Forex/Bullion on POEMS Mobile now available

Dear Valued Customers,

We are pleased to introduce trading for Regular Forex / Bullion on iPhone / iPad. This new mobile trading platform allows you to trade Regular Forex / Bullion through your iPhone / iPad. For further enquiries, please call our marketing desk at 6538 0500.

Click here to find out more!

Note: Only for clients with POEMS Regular Forex / Bullion trading account.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

04/10/2011

Increase in Margin Requirements for all products

Dear Valued Customers,

With effect from the start of trading hours on Tuesday, 27 September 2011, the Initial Margin Requirement for all products offered by Phillip Futures will be increased by an additional 20% due to recent market volatility. The Maintenance Margin Requirement for all contracts will also be increased to the equivalent of the raised Initial Margin level.

As such, any shortfall in account balance resulting from this increase will trigger a Margin Call on Wednesday, 28 September 2011 (T+1).

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

26/09/2011

Moments of Silence for 9/11 Remembrance

Dear Valued Customers,

On September 9th 2011, CME Group will observe the tenth anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center.

As a result, NYMEX/COMEX markets on CME Globex will observe voluntary moments of silence at:

07:46 CT / 08:46 ET / 20:46 SIN
08:03 CT / 09:03 ET / 21:03 SIN
08:59 CT / 09:59 ET / 21:59 SIN
09:29 CT / 10:29 ET / 22:29 SIN

CME Group request that all electronic market participants refrain from trading NYMEX and COMEX products on CME Globex and CME ClearPort during these moments of silence.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

09/09/2011

Increase in Comex Gold Margin

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following margin changes for Comex Gold contracts w.e.f 25/8/2011:

Contract			Initial Margin	Maintainence Margin
COMEX		100 Gold Futures	USD 11,340	USD 11,340
COMEX		Mini Gold Futures	USD 5,670	USD 5,670

Should you have further enquiries, please email us or call our Marketing Desk at +65 6538 0500.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

25/08/2011

London Summer Bank Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for London Summer Bank Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

23/08/2011

September Asia Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for Futures and Forex during September Asia Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

23/08/2011

August Asia Holiday Schedule

Dear Valued Customers,

Please take note of the following changes for this coming Holiday:

Operating hours for Futures and Forex during August Asia Holiday Schedule

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

23/08/2011

Trading Hours Extension for all Forex / Bullion Contracts

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that w.e.f 15th August 2011, electronic trading hours for all Forex/Bullion contracts will be extended an hour longer as follows:

Monday - Saturday : 6:00am - 5:00am

This is part of our continuous effort to serve your trading needs better. Should you have further enquiries, please email us or call our Marketing Desk at +65 6538 0500.

Regards,
Phillip Futures Pte Ltd

12/08/2011

OSE Exchange extension of trading hours

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that OSE will extend their trading hours with effect from 19th July 2011.

Kindly click here for more information.

05/07/2011

RE: Increase of Initial Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

In response to the latest market developments, we are pleased to inform you that the initial margin for most of our products will be reverted to the usual with effect from 23 May 2011.

Silver and Crude Oil contracts are the only 2 products which are still subjected to 120% margin mark-up till further notice.

Thank you.

20/05/11

Increase of Initial Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

In view of high market volatility, we will be implementing the following risk management controls till further notice with effect from 9th May 2011.

Initial margin will be increased to 120% from the exchange Initial Margin for all Energy, Commodities and Precious Metal contracts.

09/05/11

Increase of Initial Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

Due to market volatility, the actual Initial Margin for all Silver products will be increased by additional 20% with effect today.

29/04/11

Increase of Maintenance Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that the Maintenance Margin Requirements for the following contracts will be increased to be equivalent to the Initial Margin level with effect today:

Exchange	Contracts
COMEX	Gold Silver
CBOT (NYSE)	Gold Silver Mini-sized Gold Mini-sized Silver
LOCO London	Gold Silver Mini Gold Mini Silver

28/04/2011

Enjoy Lower Commission when trading Mini Crude Oil with Phillip Futures!

Dear Valued Client,

With effect from 18 April 2011, the commission for Mini Crude Oil will be reduced to USD8 for e-trading and USD10 for call-in trades.

Current Commission Rates
Currency	E-trading	Call In
USD	12	15
Revised Commission Rates
Currency	E-trading	Call In
USD	8	10

Mini Crude Oil contract is traded on NYMEX. The contract size is half of the regular crude oil at 500 barrels. Clients who are interested to start oil trading can start with the mini contracts. Click here for the contract specifications of Mini Crude Oil.

We also provide mini contracts for our Forex products.

To find out about our product offerings, please visit www.phillipfutures.com.sg or contact us via email at futures@phillip.com.sg .

15/04/2011

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Change

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that w.e.f 28th March 2011 (Monday), Daylight Saving Time will commence for exchanges based in Europe. Kindly refer to the list of affected contracts which are available in POEMS for trading. Click here for more information.

25/03/2011

Important Notice – Increase in Margin due to Market Volatility

Dear Valued Customers,

Due to high market volatility, margin required for Nikkei 225 futures from Osaka Exchange (OSE) will be adjusted as following with effect from on end of trade date 24 March 2011.

Contract	Initial and Maintenance Margin
Nikkei 225	JPY 990,000
Mini Nikkei 225	JPY 99,000

23/03/11

Increased of Maintenance Margin Requirements

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that the Maintenance Margin Requirements for the following contracts will be increased to be equivalent to the Initial Margin level with effect today:

Exchange	Contracts
CME	Currencies Futures
OSE	Nikkei 225 Mini Nikkei 225
SGX	Nikkei 225 Mini Nikkei 225 USD Nikkei 225
OTC	Spot Forex

18/03/11

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Change

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that w.e.f 14th March (Monday), Daylight Saving Time will commence for exchanges based in United States. Click here for more information.

10/03/11

Revision of Bullion Interest Rates

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be advised that with effect from 10 March 2011, Bullion interest will be revised to the following:

Contracts	Short	Long
Spot Loco London Gold (100 oz)	+0%	-2.0%
Spot Mini Gold (1 kg or 32.148 oz)
5000 oz Silver	+0%	-2.0%
1000 oz Silver

Should you need further assistance or clarifications, please do not hesitate to contact us via email or at (65) 6538 0500. Thank you.

09/03/2011

HKEX Extend its Trading Hours from 7 March

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that with effect from 7th March 2011 (Monday), HKEX will be extending their trading hours. Click here to view news release.

02/03/2011

Cessation of Outgoing Remittance Charges

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that with effect from 1 March 2011, Phillip Futures will cease charging telegraphic transfer fee of USD40 for outgoing remittance. All fees will be charged by the banks processing the telegraphic transfer and we advise clients to check with the respective banks on the indicative cost involved.

Click here for FAQ list.

24/02/2011

New Contract - LME-SGX Metal Futures

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that LME-SGX Metal Futures will be available on POEMS from 15th Feb 2011.

You can find more information on Aluminium, Copper and Zinc here.

14/02/2011

New Contract - SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that SGX EURO STOXX 50 Index Futures is available on POEMS from 7th Dec 2010.

More information is available here

07/12/2010

Enjoy Lower Commission in trading Kospi Now!

Dear Valued Client,

Phillip Futures has lowered the commission for KOSPI 200 Index* by almost 50%!

Current Commission Rates
E-trading Call-In
USD 22 25

Revised Commission Rates
E-trading Call-In
USD 12 15

Click here for the contract specifications of KOSPI 200 Index.

If you have further queries, please contact us via email at futures@phillip.com.sg or at (65) 6538 0500.

E-Micro Futures Change to physically Delivered starting Dec 2010 Contract

Dear Valued Customers,

Please be informed that starting with the December 2010 contract, CME FX will be migrating the E-micro Forex futures contracts from being cash settled to physically delivered.

For any further clarification, please feel free to contact our marketing desk at 65380500. Thank you.

07/10/2010

Extension in TOCOM trading Hours

Dear Valued Customers,

Tokyo Commodity Exchange Inc. (TOCOM) has announced that they will extend trading hours for the night session starting September 21, 2010.

The current traded night session which starts at 16:00 and closes at 22:00 will trade up to 3:30am, and then will re-open for the day session at 8:00am. Rubber futures will be the only contract where there will be no change in trading hours.

20/09/2010

Fees for Remittance Service update

Dear Valued Customers,

With effect from 12 Aug 2010, charges for out-going remittance service will be revised to USD40 per transaction requested.

This revision will apply to all Phillip Futures' customers including FX Invest account holder.

Please feel free to contact us if you need any further clarification. Thank you.

28/07/2010

Enhancement to SGX-DT Trading Hours and Sessions

Dear Valued Customer,

The SGX Exchange is pleased to announce the following enhancements to the marketplace with effect from 30 August 2010. These enhancements are aimed at providing customers more flexibility in trading SGX-DT listed derivatives contracts.

Extension of T+1 session till 2.00 am
The T+1 session for SGX-DT contracts will be extended from current 1.00 am to 2.00 am. This extension will allow customers to better manage their positions in response to news and market movements during the European and North American trading hours.

Shortening of trading break for Nikkei 225 suite and MSCI Taiwan suite
The trading break for Nikkei 225 suite and MSCI Taiwan suite will be reduced to 30 minutes between the close of T session and start of the Pre-Open of T+1 session. With the earlier opening of the T+1 session, customers will be able to better react to news and market movements during Asian trading hours.

 The extended T+1 Session trading hours will allow customers to better manage their risk exposure arising from news and market movements during the European and US trading hours.

For enquiries, please call our Marketing Desk at 6538 0500.

12/08/2010