28/04/2026
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) has officially opened up its nickel futures and options products to overseas investors, marking a significant step in further opening China’s commodities market to global participation. Trading commenced during the night session in mid-April, when a grand internationalized listing ceremony was held.
BPI Financial Group Limited (BPI) was invited to attend the ceremony and played an active role in facilitating its clients’ participation in the first batch of nickel trading.
Two of BPI’s subsidiaries - Bright Point International Financial (SG) Pte. Ltd. and Bright Point International Futures Limited - proactively applied for and successfully obtained Overseas Intermediary (OI) status with both the SHFE and the Guangzhou Futures Exchange (GFEX), enabling BPI to seamlessly and efficiently support the first batch of overseas clients in meeting their demand for participation in internationalized nickel trading.
This milestone, building on our existing OI registrations with DCE, INE, and ZCE, reinforces BPI as a trusted gateway connecting global investors to China’s derivatives market, enabling seamless and efficient cross-border access.
“We welcome the launch of these newly internationalized contracts and are proud to be recognized as an OI by SHFE and GFEX. This expanded OI coverage strengthens our ability to support global clients in accessing China’s derivatives market. Our team stands ready to deliver seamless, compliant, and efficient cross-border solutions tailored to our clients’ evolving needs” said BPI Chief Commercial Officer, Mr Fan Songhua.
BPI remains focused on enhancing global market connectivity, upholding robust compliance standards, and unlocking new opportunities for international clients.
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