Straits Financial Services has expanded its technology partnership with Integral, extending operations to the SG1 data center in Singapore as it strengthens its presence in Asia’s fast-growing precious metals markets.
The Singapore-based brokerage said the expansion will enhance execution and pricing across both FX and precious metals products, reflecting rising demand for gold, silver, platinum, and palladium in the region.
Improved Access to Liquidity
The upgrade also supports more competitive pricing for clients through improved access to liquidity. Integral’s platform allows Straits Financial to convert gold prices from ounces to grams or kilograms, aligning with local trading practices.
The firm can also benchmark prices in local currencies, improving pricing transparency and risk management.
“We have experienced firsthand the substantial impact Integral’s tech can have,” said Susan Quek, Vice President and Head of Sales at Straits Financial. “This milestone underscores our commitment to delivering the highest quality service to our growing client base across Asia.”
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The expansion builds on a relationship first established in 2019. Straits Financial initially used Integral’s technology for FX trading and risk management and has since added precious metals as demand for the asset class grows.
Gold Prices Soar
Gold prices have reached record highs in 2025, fueling increased trading activity across Asia. Straits Financial’s move suggests a broader trend among regional brokers upgrading infrastructure to compete in a more active metals market.
In February, Integral brought another banking client, Access Bank Nigeria, for its foreign exchange (FX) solutions to enhance currency trading capabilities and support regional expansion across West Africa.
The Nigerian lender reportedly deployed Integral’s suite of FX solutions, including advanced liquidity aggregation, pricing engines, and distribution tools. A key feature of the implementation enables Access Bank to white-label its FX services to affiliate banks and provide branded trading interfaces to partners across its growing regional network.
“The optimized pricing and distribution facilitated by this partnership will enable Access Bank Nigeria to elevate its FX trading and deliver improved service for clients,” said Harpal Sandhu, CEO of Integral.
“As the bank continues to demonstrate its position as a leader in both Nigeria and the wider West African region, we’re proud to support its continued growth,” he shared.
This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.Retail FXRead More
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