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Aug 11, 2023 | refinitiv.com | Elaine Tan

A consumer-spending slowdown and concerns about the Chinese property market are among the worrying signals that have dented deal-making in the Asia-Pacific region in the first half of 2023, slashing a fifth from investment banking fee income. However, unlike other ‘risk-off’ periods, there has been a notable increase in the number of transactions and issuances, as well as a strong showing from several smaller countries in the region. Southeast Asian M&A grows 6% amid regional declines.

Aug 1, 2023 | refinitiv.com | Christopher Hughes

Payment screening is imperative to any organisation to ensure compliance with international sanctions and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations while protecting the financial system’s integrity. Discover how organisations can implement best practices to identify, mitigate and manage any potential risks that may be present. Identify ways to improve your payment screening programme, by leveraging trusted data and advanced tools.

Jul 13, 2023 | refinitiv.com | Daniel Hartnett

Third-party risk management has become increasingly complex in recent years, potentially exposing companies to a growing number of emerging risks. However, using a third-party onboarding tool can help address these new challenges. Discover how third-party risk impacts the investment decision-making process. Understand the increasing pressures on third-party risk management programmes. Learn how to improve your third-party risk management programme and make informed investment decisions.

Jul 3, 2023 | refinitiv.com | Chris Jenkins

We take a look at the order and execution management system functionality and how real-time transaction cost analysis (TCA) can help optimise execution. Algo wheels help optimise trade execution, minimises market impact and helps reduce trading costs. The ability to incorporate real-time TCA can be seen as the most important aspect of the algo wheel. This is the second in a two-part series focusing on the long-only market.

May 19, 2023 | refinitiv.com | Chris Jenkins

As the buy side continues to grow, so does its reliance on technology to manage trading activities. The long-only section of that buy-side spectrum should not be ignored as it too looks for new technologies and vendors to help address its needs. Buy-side firms’ reliance on new technologies continues to grow. Long-only funds have trading system requirements different from other types of funds. Use of algorithmic trading is growing amongst long-only fund managers.