Japan clearing competition opens up with CME approval
CME will compete directly with LCH for clearing non-Yen interest rate swaps for Japanese banks,
TheTRADE Asia
The TRADE Asia brings the familiar in-depth analysis of The TRADE to the Asian market, looking at all aspects of trading, technology and regulation across the region.
Nomura launches Singapore-based Infrastructure business unit
The Asia Infrastructure Project Office to work as an intermediary and network hub between Southeast Asia and Japan.
CME clearing house approved by Singapore regulators
Status means CME Group can sign up direct clearing members from Singapore.
Taiwan Futures Exchange partners with Deutsche Boerse for market data
Deutsche Boerse to licence market data from Taiwanese exchange in latest partnership in Asian region.
SGX enters talks with Baltic Exchange for acquisition
SGX in talks with Baltic Exchange about a cash offer for 100% of the share capital at the exchange.
Former SGX CEO joins Kouclo Group
Magnus Bocker, former CEO of SGX to head up Kouclo Group’s capital markets and listing businesses.
Working Group backs RMB trading and clearing in the US
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China has issued its first RMB-denominated certificate of deposit in the US.
Thomson Reuters teams up with HKEX for RMB index series
Partnership will see creation of indices for clients to understand and analyse RMB internationalisation.
Singapore and UK launch FinTech 'bridge' project
Representatives from UK financial technology companies met with Singaporean officials in Downing Street this week for the launch of the new FinTech bridge project.
Tokai Tokyo Securities goes live with Fidessa’s Asian trading platform
Fidessa’s Jean-Pierre Baron said the investment in infrastructure and quality of service makes its Asian platform “a natural choice for firms.”