N2N Connect

N2N-AFE

N2N-AFE is Committed to Being

A Trusted Industry Leader

N2N-AFE (N2N-AFE Information Technology Limited) is a market-leading financial information provider offering integrated information, trading, and settlement solutions. Established in 1983, N2N-AFE has consistently provided the financial industry in its operating regions with fast, accurate, and reliable real-time stock market terminal information services.

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N2N-AFE's Mission

Serving Every Client with Professional Expertise.

We leverage 40 years of deep market experience and cutting-edge technology to continuously optimise the value chain, revolutionise trading and information infrastructure, and help brokerages break through bottlenecks, enhance efficiency, and create greater value.

N2N-AFE's Achievements

Connecting Clients, Markets, and Exchanges with Robust Technology.

Serving Global Enterprise Clients

500+

Connected to Global Exchanges

50+

Extensive Financial Services

Spanning Major Trading Markets Worldwide

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Our Culture

We cultivate an experienced and tightly collaborative work environment that encourages continuous learning and breakthroughs. Our relentless pursuit of professionalism, innovation, and client success has never wavered. We dare to challenge the status quo, embrace new technologies, and are committed to shaping the future of Asia-Pacific financial markets together with our partners.

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43 years of deep engagement in fintech, growing alongside global financial institutions.

After 2020
2026

Expanded US Equity Options Product Line

Providing Clients with More Diversified Global Investment Choices

2025Milestone

Launched N2N-Quant Quantitative Trading Platform

Supports quantitative strategy trading for global bonds and fund products, enhancing quantitative investment service capabilities

2024

Launched VA Virtual Asset Trading Functionality

IIntegrated AI-driven intelligent news services, while completing iterative upgrades of Mobile X and Trade X trading platforms

2023

Launched self-developed AFE Programmatic Trading System and Dark Pool Matching Engine

Significantly enhanced quantitative trading processing capabilities and optimised dark pool trade matching efficiency

2022Milestone

Further Upgrade to Core Trading Capabilities

Connected to Futu Dark Pool System,Simultaneously launched Robot Trading automated trading services, providing clients with automated trading capabilities

2021Milestone

Completed HKEX Gateway OCG-C Upgrade Integration

Met HKEX's latest trading gateway requirements, ensuring trading stability and compliance

2021

Launched H5 i-Trade Mobile Web Trading Platform

Integrated eKYC electronic identity verification and eDDA electronic direct debit authorisation functionalities, achieving full-process online account opening and payment

2020

Full-Stack Core Trading Infrastructure Upgrade

Connected to Phillip Dark Pool System,Opened Tonghuashun account opening channel, while adding Singapore stock and US stock trading services, further expanding clients' global investment channels

The 2010s
2019

Mobile 2.0 Mobile Trading Platform Officially Launched

Simultaneously launched global bond and fund trading, programmatic trading, and JieLi account opening services, enhancing mobile service capabilities

2018

SBI Holdings Acquired Controlling Stake in N2N-AFE

Initiated Asia-Pacific regional alternative trading system cooperation

其他Milestone

2017N2N Connect Acquired AFE

Company Renamed to N2N-AFE (N2N-AFE Information Technology Co., Ltd.)

2014

Completed Multiple HKEX Interface Integrations

First-to-market support for OCG, CCOG, OMD-D, providing clients with full-market compliant data and trading services

2013

Launched Client-Side Mobile APP

Providing users with mobile market data services

2013Milestone

Completed HKEX New Interface OMD-C Integration Support

First-to-market integration and adaptation to meet latest compliance requirements, ensuring client trading compliance and stability

2012

Launched Equipment Hosting Services

Providing equipment hosting services for brokerage clients, helping reduce IT operations costs and enhance system stability

The 2000s
2008Milestone

Entered Vietnam Market

Launched first-generation quotation / trading / settlement system in Vietnam, continuously providing high-stability, high-value technology and services

2004

Launched First-Generation Trading / Settlement System

Completed local validation in the Hong Kong market, laying the product foundation for subsequent overseas expansion

2001Milestone

Launched ASC Quotation System

Asian Securities Channel provided efficient real-time stock quotation services for Hong Kong financial institutions

2000Milestone

AFE Solutions Founded

Thomson Reuters introduced Taiwan's Systex Corporation to jointly establish the AFE Solutions brand

The 1990s
1999Milestone

Launched Next-Generation Pure Market Data Quotation System

Laid the technical foundation for the subsequent ASC quotation system, also marking a phased upgrade of Hong Kong market data services

1997Milestone

Acquired Bisnews

Formally entered the Thailand market, completing a crucial step in Southeast Asia regional layout

1993Milestone

Acquired by Reuters Group

N2N-AFE became Reuters Group's Hong Kong business execution point, integrated into Reuters' Asia financial information services network

1990Milestone

Business Expansion to Macau

Providing stock quotation services for Macau financial institutions

The 1980s
1986

The Teletext was launched

Became a core technology service provider for the Hong Kong stock trading market, with nearly 100% penetration in the Hong Kong market data terminal market

1983Milestone

N2N-AFE Officially Established

Providing real-time stock quotation services for HKEX and Hong Kong brokerages

Continuously innovating to provide stable and reliable technical services to financial markets.

About N2N Connect

N2N (KLCI Code: 0108) was established in 2000 and listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2004. N2N is a leading trading and settlement platform provider in Asia, primarily engaged in securities trading solutions and software R&D, as well as providing related design, programming, and consulting services.

On 1 July 2004, N2N was awarded MSC status by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

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