Clare Witts

Clare Witts, the Head of Equity APAC Market Structure at J.P. Morgan, discusses the shifting landscape of Asia's bond and equity markets. She highlights significant regulatory changes impacting investor access in Japan, Korea, and India. Clare dives into Korea's market structure reforms and India's government bond index inclusions. The rise of electronic trading is also examined, revealing how individual investors are shaping market trends. Tune in for insights on adapting to these rapid transformations and what lies ahead.

Clare Witts and Eloise Goulder discuss the dynamics of APAC equity markets, focusing on the rise in turnover ratios, dominance of retail investors, and key market structure themes for 2024. They explore factors behind the growth in trading volumes in countries like Japan, India, Korea, and Taiwan, as well as the impact of systematic trading and retail trader participation. The discussion also covers retail trading trends, market structure changes, and complexities in the APAC market.