HKEX extends CEO contract another three years
Charles Li was appointed CEO at HKEX in 2010 and his contract renewal will see him remain in the role until 2021.
Asia
Deutsche Bank overhauls APAC equities team
Equities sales and trading team in Asia at Deutsche Bank undergoes reshuffle following global equities strategy.
Stock Connect trading shrinks as China stock falls after MSCI inclusion
Introduction of China A-Shares on MSCI Emerging Market Index fails to stimulate trading through the Shanghai and Shenzhen Connect.
Landmark moment in trading China as A-Shares go live on MSCI Emerging Markets Index
Chinese A-Shares go live on MSCI Emerging Markets Index after three years of rebuffs.
SGX to delay Indian futures launch following lawsuit
Legal battle with National Stock Exchange of India forces SGX to delay launch of new Indian futures products.
London-based market maker first to establish FX trading engine in Singapore
XTX Markets gains support from Monetary Authority of Singapore to set up FX pricing and trading engine.
SGX sued by Indian stock exchange ahead of futures launch
Singapore Exchange plans to launch new Indian equities futures products in June.
JP Morgan outlines China ambitions with new ventures
Mark Leung appointed as chief executive of JP Morgan’s China business including new securities venture.
Barclays appoints Matt Pecot to run equities trading in APAC
Barclays raids Credit Suisse again as new head of equities for APAC joins from Swiss bank.
Citi expands Asia OTC clearing role to include Europe
TJ Treadwell to take on responsibility for EMEA OTC clearing in addition to current APAC remit.