Asia-Pacific
February 2017: Brave New (Data) World
Every new innovation in the world of market and reference data brings with it a new set of challenges-from managing new datasets to ensuring uptime during storms and natural disasters.
The Backup Plan
Wei-Shen Wong investigates business continuity procedures in a region especially prone to natural disasters.
Thomson Reuters Opens ‘Data And Innovation Lab’ in Singapore
The facility, which will house tools for exploring data science technologies, is the vendor's first Lab in the Asia-Pacific region.
AxiomSL Appoints Andrew Wood Australia Country Manager
Wood has more than 20 years of experience in transformational change management teams in Macquarie Bank and Deutsche Bank
Tora Expands into Europe with Jersey Office
Jersey operations to expand vendor's offering for European clients in face of increasing regulatory demands.
ITG Extends Posit Coverage to Thai Equities Market
ITG also to roll out PowerScore trading measurement system across Asia-Pacific region.
The Best of APAC in 2016
A look back at some of the biggest stories to come out of APAC in 2016.
CMB International Taps Fidessa’s OEMS for Centralized Asian Trading
Hong Kong-based subsidiary of China Merchants Bank implements order and execution management system for Asian trading operations.
Icap Raises Rowcliffe to Head of PTRI Unit in APAC
Under Rowcliffe's leadership, Icap sees opportunities to expand its offerings to clients in the region.
BNY Mellon Opens Innovation Lab in Singapore
The Singapore Innovation Center is the bank's eighth lab.
Chi-X Japan to Launch a New Dark Pool
Kai-X will be Japan's first trading venue to use the reference prices of the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Thomson Reuters Looks to Grow APAC Footprint for AML/KYC
Compliance talent is thin in the region, hence why firms are looking to vendors for help.
MarketAxess Expands Open Trading Support in Asia
Trade volume on MarketAxess grew 189 percent from Asian investors in the second quarter of 2016
Asia’s Fintech Hub: A Long, Long Way to Go
Singapore and Hong Kong may be vying to be Asia’s biggest financial technology hub, but John thinks it will be some time before they can compete with the West.
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.
Backstop Solutions Looks to Tap Into Alternatives Space in APAC
Steve Au has been hired to run the office.
Huatai Implements Fidessa’s Trading System
Chinese firm chooses UK platform provider to expand its trading network in the region.
Liquidnet Adds Taiwanese Securities to Trading Platform
Taiwan is the 12th Asian market to be added to the Liquidnet platform.
Axioma Adds ConceptONE's Regulatory & Risk Reporting Units to its Risk Suite
ConceptONE's fund services business is not part of the deal and will continue to operate as a separate entity.
Axioma Grows APAC Coverage with Trio of Appointments
Axioma specializes in risk solutions for the buy side.
Markit/Genpact Utility Expands to Asia Pacific
kyc.com now available in Hong Kong and Singapore
CJC, AVT Ally for APAC IP Telephony Support
The service will help CJC become a one-stop-shop for managed services
J.C. Flowers & Co. Buys Chi-X Australia, Chi-X Japan, Chi-Tech
Latest acquisition builds on portfolio of investments into Asia-Pacific region for J.C. Flowers & Co.
Maybank Taps Fidessa's Equities Trading Platform
Brokerage division of investment bank implements Fidessa equities platform in response to fragmented Asian markets.