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.

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.

As a result of recent political developments, Turkey’s financial markets have experienced significant volatility and widespread economic repercussions.

Asian markets fell for a third consecutive day as enthusiasm from recent U.S. trade deals with the EU and Japan began to wane. The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index dropped 0.8%, led by losses in Hong Kong, while Japan's Topix also slipped.

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.