Samsung Securities Company has gone live with Fidessa's Asian trading platform for its new Asian investment banking operations in Hong Kong.

Samsung Securities (Asia) will offer advisory services for capital raisings and acquisitions, stock trading and investment management. Through the Fidessa platform the firm will have direct access to the Hong Kong Exchange for member trading and connectivity to global markets.

In a statement, Eric Kim, Chief Technology Officer of Samsung Securities (Asia), said, "Selecting Fidessa's Asian trading platform is an important strategic expansion decision for us. Fidessa's global connectivity network, great timely delivery and expert service will enable us to become more competitive across the region and globally. "