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Slow uptake of algorithmic trading favours brokers in Asia

In a recent report entitled "Hedge Funds Drive Growth in Asian Equity Market," Greenwich Associates stated that funds in such places as Singapore and Hong Kong generated 30% of all reported commissions earned by brokers in Asia. Greenwich analysts also reported that 75% of Asian institutions still use volume weighted average price (VWAP) as their primary trade execution benchmark (compared with just 53% in the US).

The slow response of all types of Asian fund to the opportunities offered by algorithmic trading and direct market access has been a significant factor in strong broker revenues. However, it is intriguing to note that hedge funds, which have been quick to adopt algorithmic trading elsewhere, are still contributing as much to broker revenue as real money funds in Asia.

"While a robust new issues market has provided a boost to commission levels, the largest part of this growth can be attributed to the trading volumes generated by these hedge funds," said Greenwich Associates managing director Jay Bennett. click here to return to the top of the page