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Maybank Kim Eng To Launch Trading Capabilities for Southeast Asia

By Wei Zhang
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Maybank Kim Eng, Maybank’s investment banking arm, announces its selection of Australian-headquartered fintech firm, Iress, as the software provider for online trading and market data.

Iress’ ViewPoint will be rolled out progressively to Maybank Kim Eng’s clients in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The expanded agreement with Iress will enable Maybank Kim Eng clients to research and trade on the multi-asset, multi-currency online interface.

After the successful implementation of Iress’ Pro and market data software, we’re pleased to now be offering ViewPoint to our growing customer base to share the benefits of their state-of-the-art tools and capabilities,» said Jeffrey Goh, managing director, and regional head of brokerage, Maybank Kim Eng.

ASX-listed Iress has been providing financial software to clients in Asia since 2010 and to Maybank Kim Eng since 2015.

Prior to ViewPoint, Maybank Kim Eng had already implemented Iress’ aforementioned  «Pro» which provides real-time market data and in-depth analysis across 200 global markets from which trade orders can be made directly to the «Iress Order System».

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific countries will see the rollout of Iress' ViewPoint for Maybank Kim Eng clients?

A.

Iress' ViewPoint will be progressively launched for Maybank Kim Eng clients in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. These are the four Southeast Asian countries mentioned in the announcement for the new service rollout.

Q.

What new capabilities will Maybank Kim Eng clients gain with the expanded Iress agreement?

A.

The expanded agreement will enable Maybank Kim Eng clients to research and trade on a multi-asset, multi-currency online interface. This enhances their ability to access diverse investment opportunities through state-of-the-art tools.

Q.

What is the name of the Iress software Maybank Kim Eng previously implemented?

A.

Maybank Kim Eng had previously implemented Iress' 'Pro' software. This earlier implementation provided real-time market data and in-depth analysis across 200 global markets, including direct order placement.

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