Asia-Pacific
AxiomSL Taps Data, Tech Vet Tierney in Asia
Tierney brings 25 years of experience in the financial technology and data industries to AxiomSL, including senior roles at DTCC, NYSE Technologies, BT Radianz and Omgeo.
Opus Opens Singapore Office to Meet Asia RegTech Needs
The vendor says regulators in Asia, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, are encouraging companies to enhance their risk management and compliance programs.
SGX Debuts Smart Beta Index
The new index will appeal to investors seeking alternative index strategies, SGX officials say.
Will Fractured Europe Be Left Behind in Post-Brexit Order?
The future of Europe is clouded in uncertainty and John says without consolidation, asset managers may find themselves struggling to keep up with international competitors.
Robo-Advisors Permeate Asian Markets
Robo-advisors are gradually becoming more popular in Asia, especially among retail investors. While it will take some time, these advancements—and the technologies that underpin these platforms—are likely to seep into the institutional space in years to…
Panelists: Get the Data Right Before Worrying About Next-Gen Technology
Buy-side firms are being pulled into two different directions by legacy applications and innovative new tools, noted panelists at this year's Asia-Pacific BST Summit.
Asian Insurer AIA Hatches Eagle for Data Consolidation, IBOR
Eagle officials say eight out of the vendor's most recent 10 client wins relate to IBOR solutions.
Colt Embarks on Asia Network Upgrades in Global Expansion Push
Colt is on an aggressive expansion plan to provide its Colt IQ Network service to more enterprise customers in Asia, but in some countries, this requires some groundwork first. Wei-Shen Wong outlines the vendor’s plans in the region.
Natixis Japan Securities Deploys Torstone Technology for Collateral Management
The firm joins Torstone's Asian client base, as the vendor continues to expand its presence in the region.
Horizon Software Expands Presence in Southeast Asia
Edelweiss Singapore will be using the latest version of Horizon’s high-frequency trading solution.
Euronext Takes $10 Million Stake in Fixed-Income Tech Provider Algomi
Latest investment in London-based vendor follows $2.3 million licensing agreement in November last year to create joint venture to launch new pan-European bond multilateral trading facility.
February 2017: Brave New (Data) World
Every new innovation in the world of market and reference data brings with it a new set of challenges-from managing new datasets to ensuring uptime during storms and natural disasters.
The Backup Plan
Wei-Shen Wong investigates business continuity procedures in a region especially prone to natural disasters.
Thomson Reuters Opens ‘Data And Innovation Lab’ in Singapore
The facility, which will house tools for exploring data science technologies, is the vendor's first Lab in the Asia-Pacific region.
AxiomSL Appoints Andrew Wood Australia Country Manager
Wood has more than 20 years of experience in transformational change management teams in Macquarie Bank and Deutsche Bank
Tora Expands into Europe with Jersey Office
Jersey operations to expand vendor's offering for European clients in face of increasing regulatory demands.
ITG Extends Posit Coverage to Thai Equities Market
ITG also to roll out PowerScore trading measurement system across Asia-Pacific region.
The Best of APAC in 2016
A look back at some of the biggest stories to come out of APAC in 2016.
CMB International Taps Fidessa’s OEMS for Centralized Asian Trading
Hong Kong-based subsidiary of China Merchants Bank implements order and execution management system for Asian trading operations.
Icap Raises Rowcliffe to Head of PTRI Unit in APAC
Under Rowcliffe's leadership, Icap sees opportunities to expand its offerings to clients in the region.
BNY Mellon Opens Innovation Lab in Singapore
The Singapore Innovation Center is the bank's eighth lab.
Chi-X Japan to Launch a New Dark Pool
Kai-X will be Japan's first trading venue to use the reference prices of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Thomson Reuters Looks to Grow APAC Footprint for AML/KYC
Compliance talent is thin in the region, hence why firms are looking to vendors for help.
MarketAxess Expands Open Trading Support in Asia
Trade volume on MarketAxess grew 189 percent from Asian investors in the second quarter of 2016