ADVFN is pleased to announce that it has reached heads of agreement for the formation of a joint venture company with Creative Link Corporation of Japan.
The joint venture company will be based in Tokyo and will operate financial websites in Japan and Korea. These services will be aimed at the local Japanese and Korean markets and will provide local and global data, utilising ADVFN's technology platforms.
During the start up phase of the project ADVFN will be responsible for the technical aspects of the launch of the joint venture, while Creative Link will be responsible for local marketing, customer support and finance of the operation.
Clem Chambers CEO of ADVFN commented: "Creative Link is a perfect partner for us in these exciting markets. Creative Link's local knowledge, internet expertise and corporate backing are a perfect match with ADVFN's plans in Asia. This joint venture unlocks the potential of two large markets and is important progress in the global rollout of ADVFN."
Yuki Sanekata, Chairman of Creative Link Corporation said: "ADVFN Japan will provide Japanese and Korean investors with unparalleled native-language access to an extraordinary breadth of worldwide market information. Investors will be able to use unique analysis tools that are far ahead of anything currently available, at any price."