Tag: APAC

HKEX
March 15, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HKEX to implement VCM and POS enhancements in derivatives market

Additionally, a random cutoff mechanism is set to be introduced to the POS and pre-open allocation session to all relevant products in the derivatives market. This will include both morning and afternoon sessions. These changes will be implemented in order to prevent the chances of gaming strategies occurring when manipulating the Calculated Opening Price at…

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ASIC
March 12, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASIC places additional licence conditions on AxiCorp

AxiCorp’s licence also requires the company to provide ASIC with attestation from a senior executive within the firm. They must confirm that they are satisfied that AxiCorp has undertaken all necessary remedial actions and that it has in place adequate compliance measures to ensure that it and its representatives comply with financial services laws. If…

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Andrew Cockburn appointed TC ICAP’s Regional Sales Manager for Japan
March 12, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Andrew Cockburn appointed TC ICAP’s Regional Sales Manager for Japan

In his new role, Andrew will add value to Japan-based clients by efficiently rolling out new and existing solutions designed to tackle the everyday obstacles that often arise within modern-day commodity, financial and energy markets. Cockburn will support the company’s transition into new Risk Free Rates, and provide solutions and clearer trade transparency for clients…

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FP Markets announces launch of new Social Trading platform
March 11, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

FP Markets announces launch of new Social Trading platform

Craig Allison, Head of Europe, Middle-East and Africa, said: FP Markets Social Trading allows traders to find, follow and copy successful traders automatically.  Since its beta launch at the beginning of March, we have experienced huge demand for FP Markets Social Trading with a huge uptake in registrations and increased activity and engagement ratios, especially…

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HSBC names Rachel Duan Independent non-executive Director
March 11, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HSBC names Rachel Duan Independent non-executive Director

HSBC's Group Chairman, Mark Tucker, commented: Rachel is an exceptional candidate. I am absolutely delighted to welcome her to the Board. She has extensive knowledge and experience of operating in two of HSBC's most strategically important markets - Hong Kong and mainland China. Her knowledge and experience will further strengthen the Board's discussions and oversight.…

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HKEX
March 11, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HKEX appoints Paul Chow as its Group General Counsel

HKEX Group General Counsel-designate Paul Chow said: I am honoured to be joining HKEX, one of Hong Kong’s most iconic organisations. As HKEX seeks to continue to build its business, and to reinforce Hong Kong’s role as a leading international finance centre, I am very much looking forward to working with my new colleagues on…

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SGX
March 10, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SGX reports FX Futures Volume rise in February 2021

The exchange also reported a jump in FTSE China A50 Index Futures DAV and FTSE Taiwan Index Futures DAV with 485,141 contracts and 104,415 contracts in February, respectively. SGX also registered a surge in its commodities business. Forward freight agreement (FFA) traded volume surged 80% YoY with 150,601 contracts. Petrochemical derivatives and Paraxylene traded volumes…

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Broadridge
February 26, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Jerome Hoffman appointed Head of International Partnerships and Alliances for Broadridge

Hoffman was selected for the role as he brings with him a wide variety of expert knowledge in financial services, which spans all areas of global technology and operations, communications, and data and analytics. Hoffman also has a proven track record in supporting effective strategic partnerships, providing transformative levels of business value. Before joining Broadridge,…

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