Recruitment of new Local Participant

I was at the event in Singapore on the weekend, SGX Trader Symposium. Enjoyed it thoroughly, entertaining speakers, interesting topics etc. Objectives of SGX putting this on was to recruit new Trading Member (Locals) and allow traders to 'connect' and network, build comraderie etc.

One striking aspect is the ease of joining SGX as individual trading member, trading on their own account. Unlike Malaysia, which requires '3 years experience in the industry' to qualify there is no requirement in Singapore. When I mention this to the employees of the brokers or anyone down there, they are aghast and then laugh at such conditions.

So, Bursa, SC are you listening?