iSAM Securities Moves to New Hong Kong Office to Support Regional Growth

We’re pleased to announce that iSAM Securities (HK) Limited has moved to a new office in Hong Kong to support our continued global expansion and meet the growing demand across the APAC region.

iSAM Securities, a leading global technology provider, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Limassol, Cyprus.

Financial markets have been forced to adjust rapidly and with heightened volatility - will trade negotiations bring meaningful stability, or are they simply a pause in an escalating trade war?

With recent events including geopolitical instability and inflation concerns, risk appetite is at the forefront of our minds. What should institutional investors be doing to balance risk and opportunity in the coming months?

Last week’s (Wednesday 16th April) CPI (Consumer Price Index) revealed a decline in inflation to 2.6%, down from 2.8% in February, landing below the BoE’s forecast of 2.7%. Core CPI, which excludes energy and food, eased slightly to 3.4%, down from 3.5% the previous month.

When we refer to “speed” in the context of institutional trading, it isn't just about shaving milliseconds off execution — it's about enabling clients to act decisively, capture opportunity and manage risk effectively.

The Israeli strike on Iran was the major headline overnight. Crude oil jumped 9% on the news—the biggest move in more than three years. Iran had previously announced plans to inaugurate a new uranium-enrichment facility in response to censure by the UN atomic watchdog over its nuclear program.

Trade tensions are rising once again, as Trump said he will set unilateral tariff rates within two weeks. Indices, crypto, and the USD are down overall, with a gauge of the dollar sliding 0.4% to its lowest level since July 2023.

Despite progress in US–China trade talks, a concrete deal has yet to be reached, and markets are currently stalled, awaiting further details. Stock markets have returned to all-time highs, despite the April tariff-driven sell-off.