Tag: APAC

Joy Li promoted as Gold-i Head of APAC
March 08, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Gold-i promotes Joy Li to Head of APAC

Tom Higgins, CEO, Gold-i said: Joy is a real asset to the team and has an in-depth understanding of our company culture and the differing requirements of clients across the region. The Gold-i Bridge, Matrix and MAM are our signature products in Asia Pacific and Joy has played a major role in raising awareness of…

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BlackBull Markets introduces copy-trading platform HokoCloud
March 07, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

BlackBull Markets introduces copy-trading platform HokoCloud

HokoCloud is a sponsored broker and BlackBull Markets’ clients have a completely free access to the platform. Chris Georghiou, Business Development Manager (European territories) at BlackBull Markets, said: Social-trading and copy-trading are growing in popularity with our client base, and we expect the HokoCloud platform, which combines both aspects, will seamlessly fit their trading needs.…

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ThinkMarkets in Japan
March 01, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ThinkMarkets enter Japan FX trading market

CEO and co-founder, Nauman Anees, commented: Our trading app ThinkTrader is a unique proposition for the Japanese market. With its streamlined user interface, sophisticated charting capabilities and ultrafast execution speeds, we are confident we will meet the high expectations of clients in Japan. ThinkMarkets Japanese office CEO, Koike Kazuhiro, added: We are very proud to…

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Saxo Markets Australia reduces prices on US and ASX equities
February 28, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Saxo Markets Australia launches SaxoInvestor platform

Adam Smith, CEO of Saxo Markets Australia, said: SaxoInvestor is designed specifically to provide busy retail investors with the convenience they require. We’re looking to support everyone from new entrants to the market right through to seasoned investors. Anyone who wants access to high quality investment education, research content and low cost brokerage on global…

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February 16, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

HKEX appoints Li-Chien Wong as co-head of IPO vetting

HKEX Head of Listing, Bonnie Y Chan, commented: I am very delighted to welcome LC to HKEX and to the Listing Division. She brings with her a wealth of leadership and legal experience, having advised leading investment banks and a wide range of corporates on capital market matters over more than two decades. I know…

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SGX
February 14, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

SGX sees strong performance in January

SGX said: There was reduced volatility in the renminbi (RMB) ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays, with the traded volume of SGX USD/CNH Futures declining in tandem. However, month-end open interest of the contract gained 12% m-o-m to more than US$11 billion, signaling its growing adoption as a hedging tool. The SGX contract is…

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February 11, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ThinkMarkets obtains $40 million growth capital funding package

Ron Daniel, Co-Founder & CEO, Liquidity Group, commented: It has been our pleasure to work with Nauman Anees and his great team at ThinkMarkets to provide them with the funding to continue rapidly scaling their fintech business. Nauman Anees, Co-Founder and CEO of ThinkMarkets said: Our exceptional growth in recent years has been underpinned by…

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ASX Dominic Stevens
February 10, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

ASX CEO Dominic Stevens to retire this year

Stevens continued: It has been my great privilege to work with an exceptionally skilled team whose enthusiasm and hard work have helped position ASX as a global exchange leader. I wish to thank all our people for their professionalism and dedication, particularly during the pandemic. My plan is to retire from executive roles after leaving…

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North Korea steals millions in cyber-attacks for its nuclear missile program
February 08, 2022 BY Steffy Bogdanova

North Korea uses crypto cyber-attacks to fund nuclear missile program

The reports stated that $50 million were stolen from crypto exchanges in North America, Europe and Asia during the period between 2020 and mid-2021. A report from cybersecurity firm Chainalysis was also cited saying that North Korea conducted seven attacks on crypto platforms last year and stole approximately $400 million worth of digital assets. The…

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