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May 15, 2013

Asian institutions strive to become better modellers of derivatives

Matthew Streeter of FINCAD discusses how firms are upgrading OTC derivatives systems.> Read the interview>>

May 09, 2013

Gresham Computing boosts Australian network

Gresham Computing, a UK-based provider of reconciliation tools and other technologies to financial institutions, is increasing the size of its Australian network, with a new headquarters in Sydney and new office in Melbourne. read more>

May 08, 2013

Li floats return for HKEx closing auction

Li floats return for HKEx closing auction

A closing auction has been absent from Hong Kong's stock exchange since 2009, but hopes of reinstatement have resurfaced. read more>

May 08, 2013

MAS consults Singapore on RMB regulation

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has issued a consultation paper on proposed regulation of Renminbi foreign exchange conversions, and has requested feedback on its suggestions by the end of next week. read more>

May 07, 2013

Australian market transformation revealed by ASIC data

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has published a new statistical series that seeks to improve disclosure relating to execution quality on Australian equity markets. Its new equity market data will be produced on a quarterly basis, with the first publication relating to the quarter ended March 2013. read more>

May 02, 2013

ASX to launch client clearing service for OTC derivatives

ASX, the owner of the Australian Securities Exchange, has announced plans to launch by the end of 2013 both a clearing service for OTC derivatives and a collateral management service. read more>

May 02, 2013

Derivatives interest building across Asia, reckons NYSE Liffe

Demand among Asian customers for sophisticated derivatives products is building steadily, as reflected by growing membership of NYSE Liffe. read more>

May 01, 2013

Thai launch marks Liquidnet’s tenth market in Asia

Thai launch marks Liquidnet’s tenth market in Asia

Liquidnet has launched Thai stocks on its platform, following hot on the heels of the buy-side block crossing provider's recent expansion into Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines. read more>

May 01, 2013

Japan’s domestic exchange increases market share as volumes spike

Equity turnover rose in Japan during April to US$854.89 billion for the month, compared to US$587.95 billion during March, with the incumbent exchange faring better than alternative venues. One year ago, in April 2012, total turnover within Japan's markets was $316.2 billion. read more>

April 26, 2013

HKEx squares up to SGX on OTC derivatives

Hong Kong is gearing up to challenge Singapore's regional dominance in OTC derivatives clearing. read more>

April 25, 2013

FTSE takes on RMB indices in bond index push

The FTSE Group will take over the calculations for offshore RMB fixed income indices created by the Bank of China (Hong Kong) as part of an agreement to develop a series of new benchmarks. read more>