India's appeal to foreign investors has soared in line with its GDP growth rates over the past decade, but the slow pace of regulatory change has left some institutional investors frustrated at the cost and effort of trading stakes in local firms.
Chi-X Japan, the proprietary trading system operated by Chi-X Global, has selected telecommunications provider KVH to provide proximity hosting and other low-latency services for its market.
The Singapore Mercantile Exchange, the first pan-Asian commodity and currency derivatives exchange, has announced that it will commence trading on 31 August 2010.
The Singapore Exchange has adjusted its derivatives market to better suit international investors, as it continues to position its market as the gateway to Asia for overseas firms.
Citi has confirmed that it plans to launch its internal crossing service in Singapore as the firm continues to build its electronic trading capabilities in Asia.
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has committed to facilitating greater levels of algorithmic trading on its market, after reporting a significant rise in electronic trading flow during the first half of 2010.