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The iShares RMB Bond Index ETF, Asia's first offshore renminbi bond exchange-traded fund, listed on Tuesday in Hong Kong. It follows a strong month for the asset class, as inflows into Asian ETFs increased to US$4 billion in May from US$1 billion in April. read more>

Buy-side traders will have greater visibility of automated trading decisions with a web-based tool launched by execution and research broker ITG that displays real-time metrics including the venues algorithmic orders access. read more>

Traiana has expanded its Harmony ClientLink’s to equities and fixed income markets, allowing brokers to receive clients’ post-trade data through one gateway, regardless of the messaging preferences. read more>

London Stock Exchange-owned Italian fixed income trading venue MTS will launch a UK-based market for interest rate swaps, as regulatory frameworks for such venues emerge in Europe and the US. read more>

Buy-siders are keen to see integrated high- and low-touch services from brokers and enhancing synergies between the two roles will be key for broker development in coming years, according to new research from consultancy Woodbine Associates. read more>

As European Union members consider implementing a financial transaction tax, the effect it could have on the repo market is seen by some to be a serious threat to market liquidity. read more>

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Group's ICE Futures US exchange has today launched interval price limit (IPL) functionality on futures contracts. read more>

Technology provider Tora has hired Brian Tafaro in a new role to support sales in Japan of liquidity services and provide client coverage, in tandem with additional similar responsibilities for the rest of Asia. read more>

High-frequency trading (HFT) makes up just a small percentage of the market, despite a common perception that is has become widespread, according to research by brokerage Abel/Noser. read more>

A mild boost to swap futures volumes on Eris Exchange since Monday's OTC derivatives clearing deadline for buy-side firms is minor compared to long-term expectations, the venue said. read more>