CGS International Securities Singapore (CGS SG) has teamed up with ViewTrade, a global technology solutions provider, to democratise access to US equities for its clients. This partnership, announced on 5 September 2025, will enable CGS SG to integrate various investment flows, including retail and institutional, into a single brokerage relationship through ViewTrade’s UP trading platform. This collaboration allows CGS SG to offer fractional trading of US stocks, facilitating diversified portfolios for its clients.
ViewTrade’s Managing Director, Laksh Gangwani, highlighted the mission to make global markets more accessible by equipping financial institutions with comprehensive solutions. “Helping CGS SG deliver fractional US equity trading is an example of how our solutions can support partners in offering differentiated and innovative experiences,” he stated.
The partnership aims to leverage CGS International’s regional strength in Southeast Asia and ViewTrade’s global infrastructure to enhance market access. Saw Ping May, Group Chief Strategy Officer of CGS International, expressed gratitude for ViewTrade’s support, noting that the UP platform is designed to democratise access to capital markets and promote responsible investing.
ViewTrade, with over two decades of experience, supports financial institutions in cross-border connectivity, enabling both institutional and retail access to global markets. The collaboration with CGS SG is expected to drive efficiencies for ViewTrade’s clients across 30 countries, furthering its mission to democratise capital markets access in Southeast Asia.
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