Straits Financial Services has deepened its partnership with technology provider Integral, expanding operations to the SG1 data center in Singapore to support its growing presence in Asia’s precious metals market.
The Singapore-based brokerage said the move will improve trade execution and pricing for both foreign exchange and precious metals, amid rising regional demand for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
The integration enhances pricing competitiveness by offering better access to liquidity. With Integral’s technology, Straits Financial can convert gold prices into grams or kilograms—standard units in local trading—and benchmark prices in local currencies, boosting transparency and risk control.
“We’ve seen the tangible impact of Integral’s technology,” said Susan Quek, Vice President and Head of Sales at Straits Financial. “This marks our continued commitment to delivering top-tier service to our expanding client base across Asia.”
The firms began working together in 2019, initially focusing on FX trading and risk management. The partnership now includes precious metals, reflecting increased investor interest in the sector.
Gold prices have surged to record highs in 2025, triggering higher trading volumes across Asia. Straits Financial’s latest move aligns with a wider trend of brokers upgrading infrastructure to compete in an increasingly active metals market.
Integral has also expanded in other regions. In February, Access Bank Nigeria adopted Integral’s FX solutions to strengthen its currency trading operations and support regional growth in West Africa. The deployment included liquidity aggregation tools, pricing engines, and distribution systems. The partnership also allows Access Bank to white-label FX services for affiliates and partners.
“This collaboration enables Access Bank Nigeria to enhance pricing and FX service delivery,” said Harpal Sandhu, CEO of Integral. “As the bank solidifies its leadership in Nigeria and West Africa, we’re proud to contribute to its growth.”
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