From 5 October 2026, buying shares in some of Singapore's biggest companies will require a much smaller upfront investment, as SGX reduces the minimum board lot size for higher-priced stocks. 

The move is expected to make blue-chip stocks like DBS, OCBC and UOB more accessible to retail investors, but what does it really mean for the market? Could it encourage more Singaporeans to start investing, improve market liquidity, and strengthen SGX's competitiveness? Or does a lower entry cost also come with new risks?

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Bliss Chang, Senior Vice President of Securities Market & Depository, SGX Group, to find out more.

From 5 October 2026, buying shares in some of Singapore's biggest companies will require a much smaller upfront investment, as SGX reduces the minimum board lot size for higher-priced stocks.&nbsp;
The move is expected to make blue-chip stocks like DBS, OCBC and UOB more accessible to retail investors, but what does it really mean for the market?&nbsp;Could it encourage more Singaporeans to start investing, improve market liquidity, and strengthen SGX's competitiveness? Or does a lower entry cost also come with new risks?
On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Bliss Chang, Senior Vice President of Securities Market &amp; Depository, SGX Group,&nbsp;to find out more.

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From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what’s happening — with clarity, context and a touch of personality.

Whether you’re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected — all the way home.

And she closes the day with a song that says it all.

Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.