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

Following on from his interview with eForex magazine, we decided to dig deeper into the world of APIs with a full interview with Barry Flanigan. Read below as the Head of Asia Pacific, iSAM Securities, delves into the effect of APIs on the world of e-FX trading.

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.

Global stock markets extended gains following news of a trade agreement between the European Union and U.S. President Donald Trump. S&P 500 futures rose 0.5% after a record close on Friday, while European stock futures gained 1.1%.

President Trump told reporters during his tour of the Fed that there is “no tension” with Fed Chair Powell and that it is not necessary to fire him.

There are signs of renewed trade deal optimism. It was reported that the EU and the US are progressing towards an agreement that would set a 15% tariff for most imports, following the announcement of the US-Japan trade agreement yesterday.