The structure is straightforward: each Singapore Depository Receipts (SDR) represents one Class B ordinary share listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, on a one-to-one basis.
This structure matters for two key reasons. First, accssibility. Investors can trade SDRs on the SGX without needing a brokerage account with HKEX access, navigating foreign stock exchange rules, or managing cross-border settlement arrangements. Local investors can operate in a familiar SGX ecosystem while accessing foreign companies and overseas listings.
Second, investors can trade these SDRs in SGD without needing to convert currencies. That said, SDRs are still subject to forex fluctuations, and currency conversion is factored into SDR prices. The convenience is that investors can hold their SDRs in SGD without thinking about conversions or having to handle them manually.
Legally, SDR holders receive beneficial ownership rather than direct legal title to the shares. The underlying shares are held by a custodian and are convertible to the underlying shares if investors prefer, by paying a fee. Investors are entitled to economic benefits such as dividends, which are converted into SGD and distributed after fees. However, SDR holders do not have voting rights. The instrument is therefore designed for investors seeking economic exposure rather than corporate governance participation.Finally
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