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Marex Spectron Connects Hong Kong and London

Hong Kong

Commodities and energy broker Marex Spectron has launched a low-latency link between Hong Kong and London with a cited average latency of 178 milliseconds. Backed up with an alternate path via Singapore, this link is automatically available to all Marex Spectron clients connecting electronically in Hong Kong.

Marex Spectron is undergoing a major program of upgrading and enhancing its technology platforms globally. Recent initiatives have included the establishment of a dedicated co-location solution in Dubai to coincide with Marex Spectron becoming clearing members of the Dubai Mercantile Exchange. It has also co-located in the London Mercantile Exchange's data center.

"Marex Spectron is investing in technology to enable us to offer our clients not just the fastest and most resilient technology infrastructure, but access to a complete technology solution," says chief operating officer Steve Sparke. "Our objective is to provide our clients with a powerful environment for accessing liquidity globally, together with a range of products and services to support their trading decisions."

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