Tokyo’s stock exchange is launching a new platform today, giving it much more speed in executing orders. Infamous for being one the slowest major bourses and system malfunctions, the new platform will enable quick and precise execution for electronic traders, up to 600 times faster at 5 millisecs.
All eyes on JAL today, after the media reported that the state owned Development Bank of Japan would double its credit line to $2.2 Bln to JAL.
Elsewhere in the region, Sydney is up 0.35%
