RTS Realtime Systems, regional headquarters in Singapore, said the new office will offer sales and solutions support to Hong Kong-based customers.

The new office will serve as the gateway to the trading communities in mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea, said the company.

RTS has appointed Alec Chan as sales director covering North Asia from the new Hong Kong office.

RTS Executive Board member Alexander Lamb said they are very pleased to welcome Alec to their team to help them attract new business and ensure that they continue to provide impeccable service to their clients throughout the area.

"The tremendous interest in the RTS low latency algorithmic trading solutions, along with our ability to connect firms quickly and efficiently to more than 130 equity, futures and options exchanges globally, has really fuelled our growth in the region," Lamb added.

Over the past two years, RTS growth has been rapid, including the opening of an expanded Asia Pacific headquarters, the tripling of staff and the establishment of local development, quality assurance and marketing teams to better serve regional clients.