FIS Continues Winning Streak as Top Bulk Commodities IDB on SGX

Freight investor Services (FIS) has again won top placed awards from Exchange SGX retaining its position as Top Bulk IDB and Top Overall IDB on Dry FFA and Iron Ore.

London, 07/05/2026 – FIS, leading freight and commodity brokerage, has won the prestigious Top Bulk Commodities IDB and other commodity specific awards from the Singapore Exchange (SGX), marking over a decade as top placed award winner. 

FIS has been announced for the following awards for 2025: 

1st in position for Top Bulk Commodities IDBs 

1st in position for Top FFA Futures IDBs 

2nd in position for Top FFA Options IDBs 

1st in position for Top FFA IDBs (Overall) 

1st in position for Top Iron Ore (IODEX) Futures IDBs 

3rd in position for Top Iron Ore (IODEX) Options IDBs 

1st in position for Top Iron ore IDBs (Overall) 

Commenting on the news, John Banaszkiewicz, Founder at FIS said:  

“We are immensely proud of our staff and want to really thank our customers for their support over the years. We have not just been there arranging trades, but we have helped grow and educate to help make these freight and bulk commodity markets what they are today. For something like 14 years we have been recognised as the number 1 bulk brokerage in these SGX awards. Thank you again to all our clients and staff who make this happen.” 

These awards represent acknowledge the work of FIS in 2025, a year particularly volatile and with good volumes traded. In particular, more than 3.5 million lots on Dry FFA futures & options were traded, together with 6.5 million lots on Iron ore futures & options.  

FIS has been a pioneer in these markets, being the first cleared trades in iron ore, coking coal, 0.5% fuel oil and battery metals. The brokerage continues to innovate in current and new markets, as well as providing excellent service to its global client base. 

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Contacts 

For any query, please contact the FIS Communications Department. 

Responsible: Davide Annarumma 

Email address: davidea@freightinvestor.com        

Phone number: +44 (0) 7543 223445 

For any market enquiries, please contact:

Email address: enquiry@freightinvestor.com

Phone number: +44 (0) 207 090 1120

Disclaimer: The information provided in this communication is not intended for retail clients. It is general in nature only and does not constitute advice or an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to purchase any swap or other financial instruments, nor constitute any recommendation on our part. The information has been prepared without considering your investment objectives, financial situation, or knowledge and experience. This material is not a research report and is not intended as such. FIS is not responsible for any trading decisions taken based on this communication. Trading swaps and over-the-counter derivatives, exchange-traded derivatives, and options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for all investors. You are advised to perform an independent investigation to determine whether a transaction is suitable for you. No part of this material may be copied or duplicated in any form by any means or redistributed without our prior written consent. Freight Investor Services Ltd (FIS) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 211452) and is a member of the National Futures Association (“NFA”). Freight Investor Services PTE Ltd (‘FIS PTE’) is a private limited company, incorporated and registered in Singapore with company number 200603922G, and has subsidiary offices in India and Shanghai. Freight Investor Solutions DMCC (‘FIS DMCC’) is a private limited company, incorporated and registered in Dubai with company number DMCC1225. Further information about FIS including the location of its offices can be found on our website at freightinvestorservices.com.

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