Yuanta Securities has become the first Taiwanese securities firm to join global fund transaction platform Calastone. The move, aimed at strengthening its international presence, comes on the back of its recent acquisition of Tong Yang securities house in South Korea. Yuanta Securities will offer its range of offshore structured products via the fund automation service of the Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC) which is powered by Calastone. Tony Wang, vice-president, wealth man