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Wei-Shen Wong
Wei-Shen joined WatersTechnology in June 2016, becoming the publication’s first full-time Asia-based reporter. Based out of Hong Kong, she writes for both Waters and Inside Data Management magazines, as well as the four subsites of WatersTechnology.com—Sell-Side Technology, Buy-Side Technology, Inside Reference Data and Inside Market Data. Prior to joining WatersTechnology, she was a journalist at Star Media Group in Malaysia. She has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Auckland.
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Kaizen Hires Former DTCC Specialist for Newly Created Role
James Mooney joins Kaizen as regulatory consultant.
Clearstream, HedgePole Partner for Alt Fund Data Service
Service aims to help fund investors and distributors maintain hedge fund portfolios.
Santander Picks Fenergo for Client Lifecycle Management
Enterprise platform will allow bank to onboard clients more efficiently; reduce costs.
Euroclear Names Eliet as New Regulatory Head
Guillaume Eliet was previously deputy general secretary at the French Stock Market Authority.
Ullink Partners With Smartkarma for Research
The partnership will give Ullink’s Nyfix members access to independent research in Asia.
Robeco Taps IHS Markit’s EDM Warehouse
IHS Markit’s solution helps asset manager Robeco better meet regulatory reporting requirements.
T Rowe Taps Poullaouec to Head APAC Multi-Asset Solutions Business
Poullaouec’s appointment follows the firm’s hires for the multi-asset division in North America and EMEA.
Nasdaq Explores Asia Alt Data Additions to Analytics Hub
In addition to datasets already under consideration, the exchange could also include data from Asia and other parts of the world across asset classes in the future, reports Wei-Shen Wong.
AxiomSL Expands European Presence
Expansion will allow firm to guide clients through changing regulatory landscape.
Deutsche Börse and Illuminate Financial Pour $5 million Into Reg Solution Firm
Demand for outsourced trade reporting solutions is driven by upcoming regulatory deadlines.
Malaysian Investors Turn to Analytics for Alpha Generation
Artificial intelligence and advanced technology are powering the next generation of investment in Malaysia
Liquidnet Promotes Baldwin to Run APAC Sales
Baldwin was previously Liquidnet’s head of Australia for a number of years
Two Japanese Trust Banks Tap DTCC’s Omgeo for Post-Trade Solution
DTCC’s SSI utility helps firms to reduce risk and operational costs associated with trade failures.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 84: Quantum Computing & IBOR/Blockchain
Wei-Shen Wong talks to Anthony about quantum computing, and then James and Anthony talk about the pairing of IBORs with blockchains. They end things by talking about Game of Thrones and the Mayweather-McGregor fight.
Australian Public and Private Sectors Join Forces for Quantum Computing
The firm, Silicon Quantum Computing aims to develop a 10-qubit silicon-based device by 2022.
Asia’s MiFID II Compliance Countdown
The countdown to Jan. 3, 2018, when MiFID II will take effect, is starting to sound like the ominous ticking of a time bomb. Many details of the regulation have been available for some time, yet as the clock ticks down, questions still remain over…
Liechtenstein’s LGT Taps Wolters Kluwer for Reporting and Software in Asia
The private banking and asset management group will implement Wolters Kluwer’s OneSumX solution
Quantum Computing: Beyond Zeros and Ones
Traditional computers as we know them are reaching a fundamental barrier where they will not be able to solve certain problems or go any faster—enter quantum computing.
Model Behavior: Banks Must Get Data Right for IFRS 9
New regulations and accounting standards are the main drivers of changes to how banks worldwide must operate, maintain their books, and manage their data, with IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standard) 9 one of the most significant. As Wei-Shen…
NZFMA Taps Bloomberg’s B-Pipe Feed for Rates Pricing
New Zealand’s institutional banking association will have access to market data from B-Pipe without having to rely on prices submitted by bank panels.
Tradeweb Connects to China’s Cfets through Bond Connect Program
Offshore platform to link with Bond Connect program, giving foreign investors access to Chinese mainland fixed-income market.
Private Equity Firm Warburg Pincus Completes Stake Acquisition in Avaloq
The acquisition by Warburg Pincus aims to accelerate Avaloq’s long-term growth and value creation strategy.