ION has announced that GF Securities (Hong Kong) Brokerage (GF Securities (HK)), a Chinese brokerage firm in Hong Kong, has chosen the ION Fidessa Equity Trading Platform to support its growing institutional client base.

The platform is designed to deliver advanced programme trading, low-touch workflow, algorithmic trading, and direct market access. The platform will enable GF Securities (HK) to automate and expand their equities business internationally.

“Our clients want faster, more reliable access to international capital markets," said Lu Feng Cong, head of Institutional Business at GF Securities (HK). "We chose the ION Fidessa solution because it gives us the advanced trading workflow, high performance, and reliability at scale that we need.”

“We’re committed to supporting Chinese firms as they extend their international footprint," commented Domhnall McCormack, ION Markets chief operating officer.