Bloomberg joins Bond Connect as second approved trading platform
Bloomberg follows Tradeweb as the second approved trading platform provider on Bond Connect, the cross-border trading link in Asia.
Asia
BlackRock promotes corporate strategy head to lead business in Asia Pacific
Geraldine Buckingham succeeds Ryan Stork as head of BlackRock Asia Pacific, as Stork is appointed deputy global COO.
SGX unveils new securities settlement system
Singapore exchange to launch new securities settlement and depository framework on 10 December.
LCH gains regulatory approval to clear FX NDFs in Japan
Japan’s FSA grants approval for LSEG’s LCH to clear FX non-deliverable forwards in the country.
HKEX implements Nasdaq’s risk management tech for cash and derivatives
Latest technology deal extends partnership between HKEX and Nasdaq with addition of real-time risk management.
ITG rolls out conditionals for POSIT Alert block trading in Asia
POSIT Alert conditional orders are already available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the US.
JP Morgan launches OTC client clearing via ASX
JP Morgan becomes the first ASX OTC clearing participant to launch an agency clearing service for AUD and NZD denominated derivatives.
LCH taps Kate Birchall as new head of Asia Pacific
Kate Birchall joins LCH from National Australia Bank, replacing previous region head Marcus Robinson.
Singapore broker signs up to use Trading Technologies’ new futures platform
Straits Financial will provide its clients with access to the TT platform for trading futures, options and cryptocurrencies.
Tradeweb brings block trading to Bond Connect
Tradeweb’s block trade allocation function is expected to see trading volumes increase on Bond Connect.