Liquidnet achieves record trading results in Asia Pacific

Sun, 07 Jul 2019 21:45:21 +0000

Lee Porter

Liquidnet, the global institutional investment network, has announced a new half year record with volume traded in the Asia Pacific region increasing by 12% compared to the same first half period of the previous year.

Strong results were especially evident with Hong Kong – 25% increase in the first half of 2019 against the corresponding 2018 half – and Australia – 29% for the same period – the standout APAC performers.

Regional markets were impacted by a range of external events including the ongoing Brexit impasse, new US-Sino trade tariffs and softer global market sentiment.

Liquidnet Managing Director Asia Pacific, Lee Porter, said: “We’re seeing that the continual investment into our business is directly benefiting our Members. This year we’ve introduced Enhanced POV to our Liquidnet Ecosystem, and supported the further growth of our algo business through dedicated hires.

“This has all been against the backdrop of what could be described as fairly benign market conditions. We recognise that we need to continue providing our Members with the best in market trading solutions and technology, and our two recent acquisitions of RSRCHXchange and Prattle will assist that,” Porter continued.

Liquidnet has recently leased an additional floor at their current office location in Hong Kong to accommodate further business growth.

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Liquidnet appoints new head of Australia

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:55:05 +0000

Kate Weidenhofer

Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network, has announced the appointment of Kate Weidenhofer as the new Head of Australia to drive the strategic direction and the next phase of growth for the company.

Ms Weidenhofer has over 20 years’ experience in financial markets and has worked in a variety of roles at Liquidnet for the past ten years, most recently as head of product for Asia Pacific. Prior to working at Liquidnet Ms Weidenhofer also held senior roles at Citigroup and Schroders, where she worked in the middle office and settlements team.”

Lee Porter, Head of Liquidnet APAC, said Ms Weidenhofer’s existing knowledge of the firm combined with her drive for product innovation will underpin the future success and vision of the Australian business.

“As a financial technology company, our role is to intelligently connect investors, wherever they may sit in the world of investment opportunities. Kate’s in-depth industry knowledge and long-standing client relationships means she truly understands what the trader needs – not only today – but well into the future.”

In 2016 Ms Weidenhofer was selected to join a group of Liquidnet colleagues as part of the company’s ‘Liquidnet for Good’ volunteer project at The Agahozo-Shalom Youth Village (ASYV) in eastern Rwanda. The village takes in orphaned and vulnerable children, giving them access to a high-quality education, a safe living environment and health care facilities.

“Kate really embodies every aspect of Liquidnet’s values and how we strive to make a real impact, not only on the capital markets, but also on the world at large. Kate has already shown great dedication and commitment to clients and to Liquidnet and I’m looking forward to her leading the Australian business,” Mr Porter said.

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Liquidnet achieves record trading results in Asia Pacific

Liquidnet, the global institutional investment network, has announced a new half year record with volume traded in the Asia Pacific region increasing by 12% compared to the same first half period of the previous year.

Liquidnet appoints new head of Australia

Liquidnet, the global institutional trading network, has announced the appointment of Kate Weidenhofer as the new Head of Australia to drive the strategic direction and the next phase of growth for the company.