Nasdaq Adds Hong Kong Point of Presence to Existing Portfolio
- The network expansion is aimed at bolstering the operator's trans-Pacific proposition.

Nasdaq is expanding its digital footprint by establishing a new Point of Presence (Nasdaq POP) in Hong Kong that will provide a direct route to data from the US financial markets.
The new POP in China’s special administrative region will be available for market participants seeking access to efficient, cost-effective Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collection. Today, financial institutions are often completely dependent on technology and data. This is more important than ever to improve, make transfers, lend, invest, and receive payments. Digital and mobile banking services also increase the level of customer convenience and accessibility. Blockchain assists with transactions, artificial intelligence helps with making smart investments, and multifactor authentication protects sensitive financial data. A blockchain is a form of connectivity, while connectivity is key to fintech disruption. Financial businesses need lightning-fast, low-latency, and secure networks to meet the challenges of fintech. A well-designed fiber-optic network offers exceptional connectivity. The superior connectivity provided by an enterprise-level fiber-optic network improves customer satisfaction, bolsters a financial organization’s reputation, and enables digital transformation through fintech. Today, connectivity providers are adapting financial markets by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives. Connectivity also bridges brokers with liquidity providers to get fast trade execution. In this scenario, brokers can source liquidity from a single or multiple source, thereby delivering to their clients enough market depth for their orders to get filled. The main characteristic of liquidity is its depth, which will determine how quickly and how big of an order can be executed via the trading platform. Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collection. Today, financial institutions are often completely dependent on technology and data. This is more important than ever to improve, make transfers, lend, invest, and receive payments. Digital and mobile banking services also increase the level of customer convenience and accessibility. Blockchain assists with transactions, artificial intelligence helps with making smart investments, and multifactor authentication protects sensitive financial data. A blockchain is a form of connectivity, while connectivity is key to fintech disruption. Financial businesses need lightning-fast, low-latency, and secure networks to meet the challenges of fintech. A well-designed fiber-optic network offers exceptional connectivity. The superior connectivity provided by an enterprise-level fiber-optic network improves customer satisfaction, bolsters a financial organization’s reputation, and enables digital transformation through fintech. Today, connectivity providers are adapting financial markets by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives. Connectivity also bridges brokers with liquidity providers to get fast trade execution. In this scenario, brokers can source liquidity from a single or multiple source, thereby delivering to their clients enough market depth for their orders to get filled. The main characteristic of liquidity is its depth, which will determine how quickly and how big of an order can be executed via the trading platform. Read this Term to Nasdaq financial data, the company said in a release.
The network expansion is aimed at bolstering the operator's trans-Pacific proposition and helping the company stay ahead of growth in demand for market data and trading applications. The Hong Kong facilities will establish connectivity to three data centers.
Housed in HK1 Equinix, Mega-i, and HKEx, Nasdaq’s POP will provide clients with easy access to APAC financial web portals, real-time US equity and index/ETF information from a local center already located in the region.
Nasdaq says there are cost savings and high-performance advantages for Asia Pacific investors that use its Hong Kong PoP to cross-connect with Nasdaq markets and other services in the region. This is combined with the added benefit of unlimited distribution to the general investing public.
“It also makes available Nasdaq Global Index Services (GIDS), which disseminates real-time values for 40,000+ Nasdaq indexes, including such well known indexes as the Nasdaq 100, Nasdaq Composite, and Nasdaq Biotech,” the company further states in its statement.
Tomas Franczyk, a Hong Kong-based director at Nasdaq’s Global Information Services, commented: “Nasdaq prides itself on being the premier provider of cutting-edge products to the world’s most forward-thinking investors,” said. “With closer proximity to the centers that supply market data to investors, Nasdaq will be able to deliver faster service to Hong Kong, China, and the entire Asia-Pacific region.”
Nasdaq is expanding its digital footprint by establishing a new Point of Presence (Nasdaq POP) in Hong Kong that will provide a direct route to data from the US financial markets.
The new POP in China’s special administrative region will be available for market participants seeking access to efficient, cost-effective Connectivity Connectivity Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collection. Today, financial institutions are often completely dependent on technology and data. This is more important than ever to improve, make transfers, lend, invest, and receive payments. Digital and mobile banking services also increase the level of customer convenience and accessibility. Blockchain assists with transactions, artificial intelligence helps with making smart investments, and multifactor authentication protects sensitive financial data. A blockchain is a form of connectivity, while connectivity is key to fintech disruption. Financial businesses need lightning-fast, low-latency, and secure networks to meet the challenges of fintech. A well-designed fiber-optic network offers exceptional connectivity. The superior connectivity provided by an enterprise-level fiber-optic network improves customer satisfaction, bolsters a financial organization’s reputation, and enables digital transformation through fintech. Today, connectivity providers are adapting financial markets by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives. Connectivity also bridges brokers with liquidity providers to get fast trade execution. In this scenario, brokers can source liquidity from a single or multiple source, thereby delivering to their clients enough market depth for their orders to get filled. The main characteristic of liquidity is its depth, which will determine how quickly and how big of an order can be executed via the trading platform. Connectivity is defined as a term used for connecting devices to each other. In most cases, this refers to computer networking and more specifically includes bridges, routers, switches, gateways, and service as well as local networks. Connectivity can refer to simple forms, such as connecting a home or office to the internet or even connecting a digital camera to a computer or printer. Connectivity in FinanceConnectivity has taken on new meaning with the growth of fintech and Big Data collection. Today, financial institutions are often completely dependent on technology and data. This is more important than ever to improve, make transfers, lend, invest, and receive payments. Digital and mobile banking services also increase the level of customer convenience and accessibility. Blockchain assists with transactions, artificial intelligence helps with making smart investments, and multifactor authentication protects sensitive financial data. A blockchain is a form of connectivity, while connectivity is key to fintech disruption. Financial businesses need lightning-fast, low-latency, and secure networks to meet the challenges of fintech. A well-designed fiber-optic network offers exceptional connectivity. The superior connectivity provided by an enterprise-level fiber-optic network improves customer satisfaction, bolsters a financial organization’s reputation, and enables digital transformation through fintech. Today, connectivity providers are adapting financial markets by accelerating speedy networks such as 5G and alternatives. Connectivity also bridges brokers with liquidity providers to get fast trade execution. In this scenario, brokers can source liquidity from a single or multiple source, thereby delivering to their clients enough market depth for their orders to get filled. The main characteristic of liquidity is its depth, which will determine how quickly and how big of an order can be executed via the trading platform. Read this Term to Nasdaq financial data, the company said in a release.
The network expansion is aimed at bolstering the operator's trans-Pacific proposition and helping the company stay ahead of growth in demand for market data and trading applications. The Hong Kong facilities will establish connectivity to three data centers.
Housed in HK1 Equinix, Mega-i, and HKEx, Nasdaq’s POP will provide clients with easy access to APAC financial web portals, real-time US equity and index/ETF information from a local center already located in the region.
Nasdaq says there are cost savings and high-performance advantages for Asia Pacific investors that use its Hong Kong PoP to cross-connect with Nasdaq markets and other services in the region. This is combined with the added benefit of unlimited distribution to the general investing public.
“It also makes available Nasdaq Global Index Services (GIDS), which disseminates real-time values for 40,000+ Nasdaq indexes, including such well known indexes as the Nasdaq 100, Nasdaq Composite, and Nasdaq Biotech,” the company further states in its statement.
Tomas Franczyk, a Hong Kong-based director at Nasdaq’s Global Information Services, commented: “Nasdaq prides itself on being the premier provider of cutting-edge products to the world’s most forward-thinking investors,” said. “With closer proximity to the centers that supply market data to investors, Nasdaq will be able to deliver faster service to Hong Kong, China, and the entire Asia-Pacific region.”