Articles by Wei-Shen Wong
SGX-NSE Showdown Outcome May Have Roots in Prior Suit
In its battle with India's exchanges, SGX may be able to use a judgment in a previous disagreement between ICE and Nymex.
Horizon Software Sets Eyes on Indonesia
Vendor aims to expand into Indonesia’s growing market in 2018 and is currently working with a number of institutions in the country’s capital markets and ETFs.
Encompass Eyes More Asia Partners for KYC Risk Data
Encompass’ recent deal with Wanda Credit Service will provide clients with access to information for assessing customer risk that has traditionally been a challenge to obtain in China.
Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way
With less than a month to go until the SGX lists its new India derivative products, anything can happen. All eyes are on India’s regulator, Sebi, as well as the country’s three exchanges, to see what action—if any at all—they will take.
Singapore Exchange Hits Back at India’s Data Pull
Indian market regulator Sebi is terminating its three exchanges’ existing market data licensing agreements with foreign partners.
Metamako Cements Firewall for Low-Latency Data Filtering, Logging
MetaProtect Firewall targets customers seeking a layer of security that also meets ultra-low-latency and high-port-density needs.
Monetary Authority of Singapore Releases Timeline, Finalized Forms for Revised Reporting Notices
Financial institutions in Singapore have 24 months to be fully compliant with the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s revised notices 610 and 1003 for collecting trade data—though details of some asset classes will be released later, as the industry…
India’s Data Takeaway Leaves Index Derivatives in a Pickle
Investors with exposure to India via index futures are reeling from a decision by the country’s exchanges to end data licensing agreements that allow overseas markets to create derivatives based on its indexes. Wei-Shen Wong investigates whether the move…
Aussie Blockchain Hedge Fund Eyes Start in Coming Months
First Digital Capital, whose investments will be focused solely on the blockchain economy, is currently assembling its management team.
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Encompass, Nikkei MM Ally for Japanese KYC Compliance
Users will have access to news and corporate data from Nikkei MM for KYC and AML compliance, and the ability to monitor their exposure to entities or individuals linked to the Yakuza.
Hong Kong Regulators Propose LEI Mandate
HKMA and SFC would stagger the implementation dates for different reporting entities.
Metamako Buys xCelor’s Hardware Ops to Grow Switch Business
Officials say the deal will allow xCelor to focus on its network applications business, while Metamako will take over the provision of underlying switching technology, expanding its own FPGA switch business. Wei-Shen Wong reports.
Encompass Partners with Wisers for Asia KYC Data
Local regulators encourage use of technology to streamline KYC and regulatory compliance.
Asia Financial Firms Explore Robotic Process Automation
Institutions can cut costs by 30 to 60 percent.
HKEx Deploys Artificial Intelligence in Surveillance Platform
Exchange deploys US firm’s technology to enhance oversight processes.
Taiwan Stock Market Fully Adopts E-Voting
Companies traded on the Taiwanese bourse were required to implement e-voting at shareholder meetings as of January 1, 2018.
Horizon Targets Vietnam with HSC Contract Win
Ho Chi Minh City Securities Corporation has chosen Horizon’s platform for a range of listed products.
Former Calastone Asia Head Joins UBS Asset Management
Sebastien Chaker will lead the Asia expansion of UBS’ wholesale funds platform.
The Fight for the Future: Leading Female Technologists Discuss Lessons Learned
Eight winners from this year's Women in Technology and Data Awards provide advice for career advancement in a male-dominated field.
Bob Santella to Succeed Neil Barua as IPC CEO
FIS executive's appointment will be effective from April 16.
Witad Awards 2018 Write-Ups: Consultant of the Year—Cristina Mures, CJC Ltd
Cristina Mures, senior consultant at CJC Ltd., wins the consultant of the year category at the inaugural Women in Technology and Data Awards. She says consultants often enter into complex, ambiguous and sometimes unreceptive situations. However, with…
Witad Awards 2018 Write-Ups: Best Company for Diversity and Inclusion—Tata Consultancy Services
The coveted award for the best company for diversity and inclusion at this year’s Women in Technology and Data Awards goes to Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), for its commitment to improving diversity within its own organization as well as being an…
Witad Awards 2018 Write-Ups: Legal/Compliance Professional of the Year—Jennifer Keser, Tradeweb Markets
Jennifer Keser, director of regulation and market structure at Tradeweb Markets, wins the legal/compliance professional of the year category, thanks to her work in preparing the firm, its stakeholders and its clients for the revised Markets in Financial…
Witad Awards 2018 Write-Ups: Rising Star (Vendor)—Hella Hoffmann, Thomson Reuters
Hella Hoffmann, data scientist at Thomson Reuters Labs, takes home this year’s rising star (vendor) award. Despite having only left university in October 2015, Hoffmann, who specializes in graph databases and data cleaning/anomaly detection, possesses…