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Articles from issue no 2 2006
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On the up and up
Exchange business models are almost universal, and a relatively high proportion of exchange costs are IT-related.
On the up and up
HKEx-Hong Kong grabs the tiger’s tail
With a history of openness, a strong focus on financial services and sizable investments in technology and other infrastructure, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing hopes to leverage its historical advantages to become a gateway for Western investment in the Chinese economy.
HKEx-Hong Kong grabs the tiger’s tail
Block trading- A chip of the old block
A traditional block, defined as 10,000 shares or more, is just a drop in the bucket. Firms such as Liquidnet and Pipeline Trading Systems are redefining the block trading market and facilitating its expansion globally.
Block trading
CNQ: Building the Pure Trading alternative
In 2003, CNQ became the first new stock exchange to go live in Canada in some 70 years. Now, it is creating an alternative market for all Canadian equities. Pure Trading is designed to give traders a faster trading environment.
CNQ: Building the Pure Trading alternative
CSDs-A unified front in the Americas
The Americas Central Securities Depositories Association provides members with a forum to discuss standards and best practices related to their services and to maintain communication with complementary organizations worldwide
CSDs-A unified front in the Americas
Middle East - Move over oil
By improving their infrastructure, exchanges in the Middle East are moving fast to become international players. One of the reasons is to diversify their economies. And in a few years, the Gulf Cooperation Countries will have a common currency which will stimulate cross border trading within the region.
Middle East - Move over oil
Industry profile: Alberto Giovannini-Paving the way for efficiency
Leading financier and academic Alberto Giovannini has devoted his life to reforming the European banking landscape. His name has become synonymous with the drive to break down the barriers to efficiency in the European securities clearing and settlement infrastructure.
Alberto Giovannini-Paving the way for efficiency
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