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Australian Treasurer Disposed to Reject ASX-SGX Merger Proposal

Singapore, Apr 5, 2011 - (ACN Newswire) - Singapore Exchange (SGX) has today been notified by the Foreign Investment Review Board that the Australian Treasurer is disposed to reject the proposed merger between ASX and SGX as contrary to Australia's national interest.

SGX has been invitedto provide further comments to the Foreign Investment Review Board and will consider appropriate responses.

Asia will remain the world's growth engine in the coming decades. SGX, as the Asian Gateway, is well-positioned to leverage on opportunities within Asia's vibrant and dynamic economies. We will continue to pursue organic as well as other strategic growth opportunities, including further dialogue with ASX on other forms of co-operation.

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SGX's extensive suite of securities, derivatives and commodities products makes it Asia's most international exchange. SGX's services range from listings, trading, high-speed market access, clearing and settlement to depository services and Central Counter Party services for OTC traded derivatives. With the region's longest trading hours, and powered by cutting-edge technology, SGX is the unparalleled conduit for investment flows into and out of Asia. For more information, please visit www.sgx.com

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