LGIM expands presence in Asia with new Singapore office and key appointments
The firm has expanded its distribution team with the addition of a new head of wholesale Asia (ex-Japan) and a new sales director for South East Asia institutions.
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Sumitomo Mitsui Trust AM latest buy-side to integrate Virtu’s Triton Valor EMS
The asset manager has integrated Virtu’s execution management system (EMS), Triton Valor, including its trading analytics and global equity execution algorithms, as well as connectivity to POSIT Alert.
FIA Tech connects Trade Data Network to Singapore Exchange
New development will provide SGX member firms connected to TDN with greater transparency into their trade give up/take in process on SGX.
Tradeweb completes Yieldbroker acquisition
The A$125 million acquisition broadens Tradeweb’s Asia-Pacific footprint, further opening the door to Australia and New Zealand.
BMLL adds Shenzhen Stock Exchange to its equities and ETF data offering
The move is the next step in BMLL’s growing APAC coverage and comes in response to client demand, The TRADE understands.
Singapore Exchange appoints new head of equities and FICC sales
Individual has previously held positions at Singapore International Monetary Exchange (SIMEX) and DBS Vickers Securities.
Regulators to add block trading to mutual market access programme between mainland China and Hong Kong
Implementation details and official launch dates are yet to be announced by the respective stock exchanges as they move to enhance connections between China and the rest of the world.
Blue Ocean Technologies expands Asia Pacific footprint through strategic partnership with Tokyo Stock Exchange
As part of the agreement, the Tokyo Stock Exchange has also made a 5% investment into Blue Ocean Technologies which is expected to close in September.
BlackRock and Jio Financial Services new asset management venture set to “democratise access to investment solutions” in India
BlackRock and Jio Financial Services (JFS) are targeting initial investments of $150 million each to introduce the new player into the India market.
M&G Investments expands Asia Pacific footprint with new office in Taipei
New office follows continued expansion by M&G into key Asian markets to complement market positions in the UK and Europe; two senior appointments have been made to help steer the move.