Singapore Exchange (SGX) and Brussels-based international central securities depository (ICSD) Euroclear Bank today announced the launch of an Orchid bond structure in Singapore. It combines domestic bond issuance with global distribution channels. International investors will be able to purchase bonds issued by Singapore-based issuers directly on SGX's wholly-owned subsidiary, The Central Depository (CDP) via Euroclear, and will benefit from real-time, multi-currency delivery versus payment (DVP) settlement with any counterparty within Euroclear's network. SGX and Euroclear will look to extend the offering beyond Singapore to other regional issuers. SGX is Asia's most global bond listing venue, having listed over 6,600 securities by more than 1,600 issuers from 66 countries with amounts issued totalling US$2.2 trillion in 26 currencies.