In order to start investing in companies and other listed securities on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), you first need to open your Central Depository Account, commonly referred to as your CDP Account. It allows you to store your stock investments, as well as other listed securities, in a centralised “vault”.
Watch this video to find out about more about what a CDP Account is and how you can open one in Singapore:
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