CLSA Launches Customizable Electronic Execution Platform in the Americas

NEW YORK, June, 20 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CLSA Americas LLC announced today the launch of an electronic trading platform that bolsters and significantly expands the trading services offered to institutional clients. The product is designed to rapidly respond to changes in US market conditions, meet individual client needs and provide increased access to liquidity.

Commenting on the capabilities of the new platform, Ruth Colagiuri, Director of Electronic Trading for CLSA Americas, said, "Our platform now supports the individual execution analysis, rapid customization and transparency that our clients demand. CLSA has a strong service-oriented culture, and we are delighted to extend this level of service to our clients trading in the Americas over an anonymous electronic execution channel."

"This product ultimately enhances the trading experience our clients have with CLSA. They now have access to a complete suite of execution services in the Americas – adding a sophisticated electronic trading platform to our existing high touch and portfolio trading capabilities," said Andy Maynard, Head of Global Trading and Execution Services for CLSA.

About CLSA
CLSA is Asia's leading, independent brokerage and investment group. The company provides equity broking, capital markets, merger and acquisition, and asset management services to global corporate and institutional clients. Renowned for service excellence, product innovation and award-winning market intelligence, CLSA has built its reputation on unrivalled equity research and economic analysis which is consistently ranked the best in Asia. Additional information can be found on www.clsa.com.

SOURCE CLSA Americas LLC