Tag : trading

Capturing edge in the race to efficient execution

In partnership with S&P Global Market Intelligence

Unsupervised machine learning solutions can offer a way forward for fixed income pre-trade analysis, says Roger Barber, director, product development, quantitative research S&P Global Trading Analytics.

Capturing edge in the race to efficient execution

China bonds take on more global role

In partnership with HKEX

Recent volatility hasn’t changed the appeal of the $20 trillion China bond market, and index inclusion is playing a key role in driving investor demand for China fixed income ETFs, according to a recent AsianInvestor webinar, in conjunction with Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX).

Why automated trading is on the rise in Asia

In partnership with Tradeweb

The adoption of electronic trading is well underway in Asia – a trend that is evident in the bond market. But this electronification is just the beginning of a more general move towards the use of technology making the entire trading process more efficient, according to Li Renn Tsai, head of products and sales, Asia at Tradeweb.

Why automated trading is on the rise in Asia

CPPIB plans buildout of Asia capital markets team

Joe Marsh

Jul 14, 2020

Having secured a dealing licence in Hong Kong last year, Canada's biggest pension fund is considering locating traders in Asia. It has also added an equity investment head in India.

CPPIB plans buildout of Asia capital markets team

Baillie Gifford sets up trading desk in Hong Kong

Joe Marsh

Apr 5, 2020

As its institutional asset base in Asia grows, the Scottish fund house has located a dealing duo in the region after launching an onshore China business late last year.

Baillie Gifford sets up trading desk in Hong Kong

Why Asian asset owners are leery of volatility derivatives

Jolie Ho

May 23, 2018

Asset owners say there are several reasons behind their reluctance to invest into volatility index futures. They explained to AsianInvestor what they were.

Why Asian asset owners are leery of volatility derivatives

Investors turn to blockchain for post-trade efficiency

Indira Vergis

Dec 13, 2017

Institutional investors and fund managers in Asia are increasingly looking at the potential for blockchain to hasten trade settlement and reduce compliance costs.

Investors turn to blockchain for post-trade efficiency

Insurers set to flood in as Shenzhen Connect gets nod

Joe Marsh, Toby Yiu

Nov 25, 2016

The equity trading link will go live on December 5, with Chinese insurance firms expected to boost flows into Hong Kong and hedge funds showing interest in Shenzhen stocks.

Insurers set to flood in as Shenzhen Connect gets nod

Liquidnet CEO sceptical about robo-advisers, smart beta

Richard Morrow

Oct 23, 2016

The trading venue's founder and chief executive says robo-advisers and smart-beta strategies may be eye-catching for yield-starved investors, but they are relatively untested.

Liquidnet CEO sceptical about robo-advisers, smart beta

Liquidity the top factor for picking brokers

Richard Morrow

Aug 1, 2016

AsianInvestor's latest annual trading survey reveals some of the key considerations among the region's fund managers when it comes to picking equity broking partners.

Liquidity the top factor for picking brokers

Online advisers bullish despite Etrade Asia exit

Richard Newell

Dec 17, 2015

One wealth industry executive questions Etrade's commitment to Asia, but others say the firm's closure in the region should not be seen as a bellwether for the online advisory model.

Online advisers bullish despite Etrade Asia exit

Bond investors review dealers amid illiquidity

Joe Marsh

Dec 14, 2015

Reduced liquidity and trading volume in Asian fixed income markets is affecting institutions’ relationships with their dealers, according to Greenwich Associates.

Bond investors review dealers amid illiquidity