Articles by Wei-Shen Wong
DTCC Lowers Trade Repository Fees for Australia and Singapore
The pricing change for ASIC and MAS transactions is effective Oct. 1.
NeoXam Signs Two Chinese Fund Administrators
Software provider begins third-party service to Beijing Jiuyu Fund Admin and Changjiang Securities
Bloomberg Entity Exchange Lands First Singapore Buy-Side Client
Gordian Capital says the know-your-customer (KYC) solution will help accelerate client fund launches.
Metamako Hires FinTech Vet Sweeney to Lead Asia-Pac Business Development
Australian vendor opens first regional office, based in Tokyo, focusing on Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore markets.
How to Succeed at Knowing Your Customer
Australian market's new platform sets an example for management of key data for anti-money laundering efforts. Wei-Shen Wong reports.
Hong Kong Government Sets Up Fintech Sandbox
Hong Kong’s regulator observed that more fintech initiatives were being explored by the banking industry.
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?
Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Not Without Challenges
The recently approved trading link is the second Stock Connect with Hong Kong, following Shanghai.
Australian Markets Monitor Changing Data Operations
AUSTRAC discarding ETL for less-structured data transmission
Australian Data Managers Debate Quality Concerns
Variations in definitions for processes intended to improve quality require thought about strategy and targeted attention
Asia's Fintech Evolution Accelerates for Data Functions
License requirements, risk data aggregation are among the tasks being addressed using the 'sandbox'
The Race to Be Asia’s Fintech Hub
Wei-Shen Wong takes a look at where regulators in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan stand in terms of encouraging fintech innovation, and examines who has taken the lead.
Colt to Expand Korean Co-Lo Footprint
The expansion grows Colt's space in the datacenter by almost one-third, in response to demand from international high-frequency trading firms.
Backstop Solutions Looks to Tap Into Alternatives Space in APAC
Steve Au has been hired to run the office.
Customer Assessment Emerges as Regulatory Priority in Asia-Pacific
Firms increasing focus on anti-money laundering and know-your-customer requirements, Wolters Kluwer advisor says
Thomson Reuters Adopts Singapore Standards for KYC Service
Org ID managed service will follow outsourcing provider standards set by banking industry group
Colt Expands Colt PrizmNet Service in Hong Kong and Singapore
The dedicated private network will double Colt's presence in Hong Kong and Singapore by connecting to Equinix’s International Business Exchange.
Hong Kong Government Uses FinTech Sandboxes to Spur Innovation
Hong Kong’s regulator believes that the market can serve as a gateway to Mainland China and as an ideal region for FinTech development.
Wolters Kluwer Opens New Office in Indonesia's Capital
Regulatory changes in the Asia-Pacific region are pushing capital markets firms to bolster their risk management and compliance disciplines