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Monday, November 11 2019 - 16:00
AsiaNet
SMBC Nikko Securities adopts Itiviti's connectivity solutions to provide superior execution services
TOKYO, Nov. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

Itiviti, a leading technology and service provider to financial institutions 
worldwide, today announced that SMBC Nikko Securities Inc., one of Japan's 
largest brokerages has implemented Itiviti's high capacity low-latency market 
connectivity solutions for trading the Japan Stock Exchange (JPX) and regional 
exchanges.

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By adopting Itiviti’s market connectivity solutions, SMBC Nikko Securities has 
centralized its in-house automated trading (algo) system and proprietary 
trading desk for best execution and order management. The firm also relies on 
Itiviti's disaster recovery plan to ensure continuous trading operations.

Jay Beddow, General Manager, Equity Business Development Division, Equity 
Group, SMBC Nikko Securities Inc. commented: "Itiviti's solutions enable SMBC 
Nikko Securities to effectively manage the technology underpinning our global 
trading business and to provide top-tier services to our global clients. Their 
connectivity solutions provided the reach, speed and performance we asked for. 
We also value that Itiviti's modular technology is highly scalable, so that we 
can add new execution modules as needed to support our expanding trading 
operations."

Ofir Gefen, SVP, Head of APAC, Itiviti commented: "Our partnership with SMBC 
Nikko Securities illustrates Itiviti's capabilities to equip customers with 
solutions that help scale their businesses. Working closely with SMBS Nikko 
Securities, our team successfully implemented a connectivity solution for one 
of the fastest markets in Asia, and assisted the firm in delivering an 
automated execution platform to some of their most demanding clients. I'm 
looking forward to our continued partnership with SMBC Nikko Securities." 

Itiviti is exhibiting at the Singapore FIX Conference on 12 November at the 
Sands Expo and Convention Centre, showcasing its buy-side and sell-side 
solutions.

About SMBC Nikko Securities Inc.

SMBC Nikko is one of the leading full-line securities company in Japan covering 
all client segments with a broad range of financial products and services 
through its international network.

About Itiviti

Itiviti enables financial institutions worldwide to transform their trading and 
capture tomorrow. With innovative technology, deep expertise and a dedication 
to service, we help customers seize market opportunities and guide them through 
regulatory change.

Top-tier banks, brokers, trading firms and institutional investors rely on 
Itiviti's solutions to service their clients, connect to markets, trade smarter 
in all asset classes by consolidating trading platforms and leverage automation 
to move faster.

A global technology and service provider, we offer the most innovative, 
consistent and reliable connectivity and trading solutions available.

With presence in all major financial centers and serving around 2,000 clients 
in over 50 countries, Itiviti delivers on a global scale.

For more information, please visit www.itiviti.com. 

Itiviti is owned by Nordic Capital.

SOURCE:  Itiviti
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