Retail securities firms across Japan can now trade with brokers in Hong Kong thanks to a new agreement between connectivity provider Transaction Network Services (TNS) and Nomura Research Institute (NRI).

The new agreement allows firms connected to NRI’s Market Bridge platform to use TNS’ Secure Trading Extranet to access the buoyant Hong Kong markets. By connecting with local brokers who can act on their behalf, Japanese firms do not need to acquire a local licence to trade in Hong Kong, making it easier and more cost-effective to trade in this important overseas market.

TNS’ Secure Trading Extranet offers mission-critical low latency connectivity, including the ability to perform FIX transactions. It brings together one of the world’s largest financial communities of interest, spanning four continents.