Asia-Pacific
Liquidnet Outsources Asia Back-Office Services to BNP Paribas
The firm selected BNP Paribas’ back-office functions to support its growing equities trading business in the region.
Deutsche Bank Brings AxiomSL's Regulatory Platform to the US
Deutsche Bank also deployed the platform in the Asia-Pacific region.
Study Shows Asian Firms Are Not Ready for Move to T+2 For European Securities
A recent whitepaper published by Celent has revealed that 58 percent of Asian firms are not ready to comply with the shorten settlement cycle that will be implemented across Europe on 6 October.
Fenergo Expands to Asia-Pacific
Company appoints Brett Hodge, former head of Asia at Avox, as head of sales for new Sydney office, in response to new regulatory compliance services demands for OTC derivatives
The Acquisition: Japan Exchange Group CIO Yoshinori Suzuki
Yoshinori Suzuki, CIO of Japan Exchange Group, has overseen a massive technology overhaul during his tenure at the organization—but it’s an overhaul that he never expected to be in charge of just a few years ago. By Anthony Malakian, with photos by James…
Through Acquisition, Japan's Buy Side Grows its Presence Globally
According to NRI's Kazumitsu Yokokawa, asset managers in Japan are working to grow their global presence largely through acquisition. Additionally, the regulatory and economic environment in the nation is changing in a way that may prove favorable to buy…
Opening Cross: Testing Times? Consider Lifelong Data Learning
From the day we are born until the day we die, there are always opportunities to learn something new. Once upon a time, your learning largely ended whenever you left school, and training meant learning how not to get killed or maimed by whatever…
Tora Adds Short Sale Functionality to Compass to Address New Regs
To address new rules from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA), Asia-focused buy-side technology vendor Tora has enhanced its Compass solution to allow buy-side firms to stay compliant with a new short-selling mandate.
Goldman Adds Ian Smith to Head GSET in APAC
Goldman Sachs has hired Ian Smith as head of GS Electronic Trading (GEST) for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Markit Targets APAC Growth as Top Execs Move to Singapore
Kevin Gould and Brad Hunt have been sent to Singapore to help the data vendor capitalize on opportunities that are being created across the Asia-Pacific region as a result of regulatory change
Lone Wolves: Disparate Regulations, Customs Make Asia-Pacific a Tech Puzzle
With a wide array range of local conventions, regulations and customs, Asia-Pacific can be a tough nut to crack when it comes to regional expansion. Where technology is concerned, the idiosyncratic nature of its constituent nations can prove challenging,…
MDX Tech Taps CJC for Global Support
MDX will leverage CJC's international presence to support clients in the North America, Asia-Pacific and EMEA regions.
Swift Opens Kuala Lumpur Office
Financial messaging provider Swift has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur.
Reval Hires Keeton for APAC SaaS
Reval, a New-York headquartered provider of software-as-a-service (SaaS), has appointed John Keeton as vice president of professional services in the Asia-Pacific region.
RTS Realtime Systems Targets Asia-Pacific Expansion
Tech vendor RTS Realtime Systems has announced that CEO Steffen Gemuenden will relocate from its Chicago headquarters to Singapore, as the firm seeks to increase its presence within the Asia-Pacific region.
CIMB Securities Consolidates Asia-Pacific Operations With Fidessa
CIMB Securities, a Kuala Lumpur-based provider of execution and order management services, has expanded its use of Fidessa's software-as-a-service (SaaS) trading platform to consolidate its sell-side operations in Asia.
ASIC Considers Kill Switch Introduction
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), plans to release a new set of rules for automated trading this week, chief among which will be the introduction of circuit breakers for brokers.
BAML, SunGard Forge Treasury Knowledge Alliance in Asia-Pacific
Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) and SunGard are set to launch a treasury knowledge platform in the Asia-Pacific.
NYSE Euronext, Taiwan Futures Exchange Partner for Two-Way Order Routing
NYSE Euronext and the Taiwan Futures Exchange have agreed to work more closely together going forward with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding.
HSBC's Stephenson: Europe, Asia Take Different Approaches to Outsourcing
Cost is crucial for European asset managers, whereas Asia-Pacific fund managers must focus on technological investment, according to HSBC's global head of fund services Ian Stephenson, a panelist at yesterday's Linedata Exchange in London.
FFastFill Expands Asian Footprint with Hong Kong Office
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider FFastFill has expanded its presence within the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of a new office in Hong Kong.