Articles by Wei-Shen Wong
Taming the SGX: A Profile of Boon Chye Loh, Singapore Exchange's CEO
Wei-Shen Wong sits down with Boon Chye Loh, SGX's CEO, to discuss his career, how the exchange is looking to improve and grow, and his love of safaris.
Red Deer, Westminster Ally for MiFID II Research Solution
The end-to-end solution will remove potential conflicts in research valuation and payment.
Credit Agricole Singapore Employs AxiomSL’s Regulatory Data Solution
Investment bank will use the solution to comply with mandates under MAS 610 and MAS 649 required by the Singaporean central bank.
Can Automation Prevent Regulation Consternation?
Digitization and automation are key to meeting the demands of the financial industry's future regulatory burden.
Opus Opens Singapore Office to Meet Asia RegTech Needs
The vendor says regulators in Asia, such as the Monetary Authority of Singapore, are encouraging companies to enhance their risk management and compliance programs.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Deploys QxBranch's Quantum Computing Simulator
CBA's CIO: "By developing a simulated quantum computing environment this allows us to assess the feasibility and performance of applications well before the first silicon-based quantum computer is finished.”
Robo-Advisors Permeate Asian Markets
Robo-advisors are gradually becoming more popular in Asia, especially among retail investors. While it will take some time, these advancements—and the technologies that underpin these platforms—are likely to seep into the institutional space in years to…
Panelists: Get the Data Right Before Worrying About Next-Gen Technology
Buy-side firms are being pulled into two different directions by legacy applications and innovative new tools, noted panelists at this year's Asia-Pacific BST Summit.
Colt Embarks on Asia Network Upgrades in Global Expansion Push
Colt is on an aggressive expansion plan to provide its Colt IQ Network service to more enterprise customers in Asia, but in some countries, this requires some groundwork first. Wei-Shen Wong outlines the vendor’s plans in the region.
AIA Group Rolls Out Bloomberg’s Full Buy-Side Offering
The global insurer will use the Bloomberg tools to support its Asia operations, focusing on trade order management and routing, compliance, risk analytics and research.
Horizon Software Expands Presence in Southeast Asia
Edelweiss Singapore will be using the latest version of Horizon’s high-frequency trading solution.
Colt Preps High-Bandwidth HK Net
This expansion is in line with the network provider’s overall investment project in Asia.
The Backup Plan
Wei-Shen Wong investigates business continuity procedures in a region especially prone to natural disasters.
AxiomSL Appoints Andrew Wood Australia Country Manager
Wood has more than 20 years of experience in transformational change management teams in Macquarie Bank and Deutsche Bank
UPDATE 2: Thomson Reuters Buys DTCC's Clarient and Avox Reference Data Arms
The vendors expect to conclude the deals before the end of the first quarter, officials say.
DTCC Appoints Shuman as General Counsel while Thompson Focuses on Vice Chairman's Role
Shuman was former managing director and deputy general counsel at the CME Group.
Contineo Launches Data Analytics for Structured Products Community
Contineo's I/O provides financial service providers and market participants with proprietary analysis and data on the structured products market.
8 Securities Extends Robo-Advisory Platform to Financial Institutions
Banks and asset managers are able to customize 8 Securities’ robo-advisor platform for their own customers.
Garry Jones Steps Down as CEO of the London Metal Exchange
Matthew Chamberlain, chief operating officer will serve as interim chief executive of LME
The Long Arm of the (European) Law: MiFID II's Impact on Asia-Pacific
Depending on their activities, MiFID II's regulatory requirements could still impact firms in Asia.
Proactive Steps to Passive Trading in Asia
Asia still leans toward active investing, but that is changing.
Colt Grows IQ Network Service in Singapore, Hong Kong
The expansion is part of Colt's plan to invest significantly in Asia over the next three years.
The Best of APAC in 2016
A look back at some of the biggest stories to come out of APAC in 2016.
SCB Securities Deploys Horizon's Trading Platform
The Thai securities firm will use the platform for advanced warrant market making as well as Delta One trading activities.