The firm's Asia head trader, Jacqueline Loh, argues for a greater focus on best execution processes among buy-side firms. She also welcomes regulatory scrutiny of dark pools and algorithms.
Recent lawsuits involving transition managers in the UK and US are seen as likely to have a knock-on effect globally, including in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Bombay Stock Exchange expects India’s first multi-exchange algorithm will launch within two months and it is about to introduce guidelines on smart order routing.