To address structural inefficiencies in bond markets, iFAST introduced Bondsupermart Live, a digital bond trading service. The platform aims to address challenges such as opaque pricing, slow execution, and fragmented liquidity across the over-the-counter (OTC) bond market.
Instead of relying on outdated and manual workflows, market participants can now access real-time price discovery and dynamic order matching.
Bondsupermart Live aims to bridge the gap between traditional OTC processes as well as the speed and transparency expected in modern trading environments.
By enhancing market visibility and improving liquidity, the platform intends to bring bond trading closer to the experience investors are familiar with in equities.
Institutional firms can now deliver a more seamless and efficient bond trading service to their clients without major system overhauls or complex integration.
Jackson Chan, Senior Manager, Global Fixed Income at iFAST Financial HK, shared,
“Bondsupermart Live marks a significant step in iFAST’s broader mission to bring bond investment more accessible to everyone. Investors can instantly capture the real-time tradable bid/ask price and volume of the bonds listed on the platform, similar to what we are experiencing in the stock market. This platform will allow investors to actually connect with each other in a more efficient way.”
Key Features of Bondsupermart Live:
- Real-Time Price Discovery
Investors can view a live order book, just like in stock markets. Prices are continuously updated and reflect real bids and offers from all participants. - Dynamic Order Matching
Orders are matched automatically once price and volume conditions are met. This reduces the need for manual handling and speeds up trade execution. - Better Liquidity, Tighter Spreads
Multiple liquidity providers help ensure that even large orders can be filled efficiently, and spreads stay competitive—making pricing more consistent. - Wide and Expanding Bond Selection
The platform already offers a range of sovereign and corporate bonds, with more being added in line with market trends and investor interest.
iFAST intends to continue enhancing its services and features by integrating technology with market expertise to meet the evolving demands of the market.
This includes institutional firms that have been deploying its bond solutions to strengthen their bond divisions and extend access to retail investors.
Featured image: Edited by Fintech News Hong Kong, based on image by iFAST
