Asia
Boosting Asia’s Liquidity: A Look at Best Ex Issues in the Region
While best execution mandates are growing around the globe, should the question be more about better execution than best execution?
Asia-Pac Brokers, Vendors Distribute Nasdaq Data
The new distributors will market Nasdaq's data to investors in Asia Pacific seeking exposure to US markets.
Smartkarma Uses Funding to Grow Content, Staff
The vendor will invest some of last month's $4.7 million funding in expanding the content it provides to contributors, and in building out its international sales operations.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 26: Wei-Shen Wong, Waters Hong Kong Reporter, Talks Fintech in Asia
Dan talks with Waters Hong Kong-based reporter, Wei-Shen Wong, about fintech hubs in Asia.
Colt Expands MarketPrizm Asian Data Coverage
The network provider is adding content from the Osaka, Nagoya and Hong Kong exchanges to the data carried over its MarketPrizm infrastructure.
Cyber Risk Still Top Concern for Firms, but Asia Economic Slowdown Also Worrisome, DTCC Survey Says
Survey saw a 21 percent increase in people worried Asia's economic slowdown could hurt global economy compared to last year's survey.
Interactive Data Adds European, Asian Bonds to Liquidity Indicators
The indicators will help users estimate the volume of liquidity to support a trade, and to estimate how long they should hold a position.
Smartkarma Launches Investment Research ‘Collaboration Marketplace'
The startup believes its volumes of contributors and consumers are now sufficient to move from beta to live production.
Screen Opens Singapore Office to Support Growing InfoMatch Base in Asia
The vendor will initially focus efforts in Singapore before assessing whether demand requires other offices in the region.
Horizon's Trading Platform Upgrade Introduces Three Major Changes
Integration, scalability and hedging customization are key features of the new version.
Barclays Announces Closure of Offices in Nine Countries, Focus on UK, US Markets
The London-based bank plans to leave certain product lines to stay in tune with its strategy.
Thomson Reuters Provides Tech, Data to Asia Startup Accelerator
The vendor will provide resources to financial technology startups participating in the initiative.
CJC Expands Offices Worldwide to Meet Client Growth, Demand
The systems support provider has expanded its presences in London, Hong Kong and New York.
Quincy Eyes Asia, Fixed Income for Growth
After initially focusing on the US and Europe for equities and derivatives, Quincy is now looking to Asia and bond markets.
Asia Bursts Ahead, Yet AMs Lag Behind
New numbers say we should pump the breaks.
Users Slam ABS Singapore Benchmark Fees
New fees for the SIBOR and SOR benchmarks have attracted criticism from end users.
Singapore Exchange Launches Indexes Unit
Officials say the index business will increase transparency and promote participation on SGX's markets.
TheScreener Nabs ABN Research Vet Roth for Asia Growth
Roth makes regular TV appearances as a high-profile equities analyst in Asia.
NexGen Adds Frankfurt, Tokyo Network PoPs
The new PoPs provide clients of the New York-based vendor with connectivity in Europe and Asia.
Fincad Preps New Functionality; Ups Buy-Side, Asia Focus
Fincad's F3 analytics platform now includes more data and tools to support MBS valuations.
Morningstar's Wickham Returns to Australia in Asia Pacific-Wide Product Role
In his new role, Wickham will run product and client solutions for Asia-Pacific clients, based in Australia.
Koris Eyes US, Asian ETF Data Portals
The firm is considering geographic expansions to open its platform to new ETF audiences.
MDX Tech Completes ‘Seven-Figure' First Funding Round
The vendor will use the undisclosed sum to expand into new sectors and geographies, and hire more staff.
China Fund Admin Haifeng Deploys MIK's Security Master, Data Warehouse
MIK opened its Asia headquarters in Shanghai back in January.