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Matthew Streeter of FINCAD discusses how firms are upgrading OTC derivatives systems.> Read the interview>>
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>
A closing auction has been absent from Hong Kong's stock exchange since 2009, but hopes of reinstatement have resurfaced. read more>
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>
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>
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>
Demand among Asian customers for sophisticated derivatives products is building steadily, as reflected by growing membership of NYSE Liffe. read more>
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>
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>
Hong Kong is gearing up to challenge Singapore's regional dominance in OTC derivatives clearing. read more>
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>