Due to different time zones and markets around the world, it is now possible to trade a vast range of investments 24-hours a day, five days a week. The investment world is truly international, and while efficient low latency trading is essential, post-trade services are often overlooked. Is your broker delivering on global clearing and safe custody services?
Post-trade services delivered by GIS HK
Here at GIS HK, we offer an extensive range of post-trade services structured to satisfy the needs of our international clients. This structure reflects our broad range of clients, which takes in:-
• Stockbrokers
• Proprietary trading firms
• Fund managers
• Small/mid-sized hedge funds
• Family wealth officers
• Professional investors
As part of the GIS Group, founded back in 2004, we have a wealth of experience and contacts on the ground. We offer a broad range of post-trade services, which include:-
• Settlement/status reporting
• Fail management
• Reconciliation
• Custody banking
• Corporate actions
• Transaction reporting
Many international investors fail to realise that the regulations and compliance associated with post-trade services are constantly changing. Our network of tier-1 global counterparty relationships provides highly efficient settlement services and total peace of mind for investors. This confidence in our post-trade services allows clients to focus on their primary goal, investment.
Frontier markets
As we have a physical presence in the Asia-Pacific region, we completely understand the many cultures and trading requirements. In recent years we have seen international investors gain more direct access to previously untapped investment markets such as:-
• Indonesia
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Vietnam
Those who follow Asia-Pacific investment markets will also be aware of the growing number of Chinese companies using the Connect trading system. This offers Chinese companies the opportunity of a dual listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange, creating enhanced exposure to international investors.
We offer execution-only trading services in a broad range of investments, such as:-
• Currencies
• Equities
• Fixed income stocks
• Government securities
In many ways, these frontier markets are only as good as the post-trade services available. International investors must have confidence in the settlement system and transaction reporting to provide a transparent trading platform.
Compliance and innovation
We have seen a significant tightening of compliance regulations across international markets in recent years. Here at GIS HK, we have a team focused on global regulatory changes which will impact our clients. The use of innovative technology allows us to stay one step ahead and ensure that we are fully compliant with international regulations.
In the world of financial services, a client's trust can take many years to build but can be lost in a split second. Many of our clients have been neglected by the big banks and large investment houses. However, our attention to detail, prompt and clear communication, together with our on the ground experience and international relations, allows us to deliver where others fail.
Summary
Here at GIS HK, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver low latency trading facilities and a full range of post-trade services. This ensures that our clients can focus on their main strength, investment, with confidence in our settlement procedures.