FiNETIK Vietnames Press clips on speaking comments at Asian Traders and Investor Conference in Ho Chi Minh; May 28, 2007
English Press Clips: Vietnam News, Vietnam Economics Time; VietnamNet,
Vietnames Press Clips: VinaStock, Thin Nhanh, Sanotc, National Center for Socio-Economic Information & Forecast, VietStock; Lao Dong, NetCenter Vietnam
Singapore, May 3, 2007 – NextVIEW Pte Ltd (“NextVIEW”), a Singapore-based leading provider of real time market data solutions, investment decision support software, investor education and financial events in Asia Pacific, will partner with Ho Chi Minh Securities Trading Centre (“HoSTC”) to cooperate in three strategic areas that cover Data Services, Investor Education and International Marketing.
On May 4, 2007, the official signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to this effect will take place at HoSTC’s main ballroom at Ho Chi Minh City
Under the terms of the MOU, HoSTC will appoint NextVIEW as international distributor of Vietnam stock market data services and will explore with NextVIEW to launch a joint real-time equities services for Vietnamese investors and securities brokerage community.
HoSTC will work closely with NextVIEW to co-develop investor education materials in Vietnamese language and make available training facilities and manpower support to conduct regular investment seminars so as to bring the level of investment knowledge of Vietnamese investors to international standards.
As part of HoSTC’s international marketing and branding efforts, HoSTC will participate in NextVIEW-organized mega financial events held in major Asian cities, such as the Asia Trader and Investor Convention held in Singapore last month.
To kick start the MOU cooperation, HoSTC will be the Co-organizer and Lead Sponsor for the Vietnam leg of Asia Trader & Investor Convention 2007. ATIC @HCMC, to be held on May 26-27, 2007 at the New World Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City,. aims to attract thousands of Vietnamese investors to the first ever mega investor events held in Vietnam which will feature over 30+ seminars by local and international financial experts over 2 days.
Stephen Lai, CEO of NextVIEW Group comments, “As the only Asia-based financial information solutions and investor education provider operating in multiple markets, including emerging markets such as India, China, Pakistan and Vietnam, we have developed an intimate understanding of the needs of the emerging stock exchanges such as Ho Chi Minh Securities Trading Center to provide a reliable and cost effective real-time stock data services and comprehensive investor education programs in local language to support the development of a sustainable and fair marketplace for all stock investors. Through the MOU with Ho Chi Minh Securities Center, we also hope to build an important bridge to connect international investors with the fast expanding Vietnam financial markets”.
About NextVIEW Pte Ltd
NextVIEW Pte Ltd (NextVIEW) is the leading Pan Asia financial information vendor that provides real-time streaming market data, news and analytics solutions, decision support tools to securities brokerage firms, financial services institutions and private traders in more than 10 countries in Asia
NextVIEW’s Investor Education division actively partners with the leading and emerging securities exchanges, international, regional and local securities brokerage firms in Asia to provide timely and relevant educational programs in English, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese and other Asian languages.
Headquartered in Singapore NextVIEW operates direct offices in Kuala Lumpur Bangkok Hong Kong, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City and will open its first India office in Mumbai during the first half of 2007.
Singapore, May 2, 2007: FINETIK Partners Pte. Ltd. (FINETIK), a strategic advisory firm specializing in the Asian financial and commodity markets, is pleased to announce that Jason Keady has joined its Network as a Senior Partner in Sydney, Australia.
Jason Keady joins FINETIK after a successful 12-year career at the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), where he had a number of executive management and senior advisory roles, including appointments as General Manager of one of the fasting growing businesses at ASX, as Head of Product Development and Deputy General Counsel. Jason’s experience extends across equity, derivatives and commodity markets, and includes insights on exchange-traded and OTC markets, front and back office systems, product distribution and maximizing returns from trading in the Asian region.
Commenting on the appointment, Stephan Stadelmann, FINETIK’s Managing Director explained: Jason brings extensive knowledge and experience of the financial markets, trading, and market data services to the FINETIK team and fits our team of seasoned experts. He will strengthen FINETIK’s services in the areas of strategic advisory, business development and regulatory policy. Stephan added: I am very pleased that, with the appointment of Jason Keady, FINETIK establishes a local presence in Australia, which represents a strategic milestone in FINETIK’s expansion strategy to have local experts present in all key locations across the Asia-Pacific region.
Jason Keady commented that: FINETIK is a firm with exciting potential. It has a great reputation in the Asian region as a business partner with unique insights on Asian market opportunities, and one that delivers true commercial results. Jason added, FINETIK has successfully delivered projects for a range of firms in Asia, but also Europe and the US. I am looking forward to working with the FINETIK team to help clients outside Asia demystify the Asian market, and continue FINETIK’s longstanding commitment to delivering customer-focused results.
This appointment extends FINETIK’s capabilities to better service clients across the Region, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.
Jason Keady will be based in Sydney but will travel regularly across Asia Pacific to assist FINETIK’s growing list of diverse clients.
About FINETIK
FINETIK is a strategic advisory firm specializing in the Asian financial and commodity markets. FINETIK provides services that include management consulting, business development, data management and trade connectivity needs for the financial industry in and to Asia. FINETIK offers unique domestic and regional perspectives on the Asian markets through its extensive relationships and experience in the Asian region. FINETIK has offices in Singapore, Shanghai, Sydney, with partners in Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and Zurich
FINETIK is a network of highly experienced and leading industry experts in a wide range of specialist areas. Companies and financial institutions with a desire to break into Asian markets, and/or bring their businesses to the forefront of industry, will find the services of FINETIK invaluable.
