“There are a wealth of possibilities of how the market can now develop and prosper. This is a truly exciting and historic day.”

Happy faces around the Baltic Exchange as the SGX deal was been finalised. Former chairman Peter Kerr-Dineen cannot hide his excitement.

‘This is a deal that really can work for everyone’

“It would never be easy for a young man without a broking background to head such a big broking firm.”

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