FIX is a structured language protocol that translates details of a trade, including Indications of Interest (IOI’s), allocations, orders and confirmations, into common language. FIX is an industry-wide initiative developed specifically for the real-time, seamless electronic exchange of securities transactions. FIX is integral to electronic trading and has become an indispensable tool for achieving Straight Through Processing (STP), an industry-led initiative dictating that all aspects of the trading process (from start to finish) are to be electronic, requiring no manual intervention.

AutEx allows us to send and receive indications of interest directly with our brokerage counterparts. AutEx is an electronic database and online real-time network for trade order indications and executions for Listed, NASDAQ/OTC, ADR, Ordinary and Convertible securities.

As a global joint venture of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) and Thomson Financial, Omgeo combines the strengths and resources of two industry leaders who have set standards and pioneered the best trade processing practices in use today. Whether you’re an investment manager or broker/dealer, Omgeo has automated fixed-income solutions that can work for you. Designed to maximize efficiency and reduce risk, Omgeo Central Trade Manager, Omgeo OASYS and Omgeo OASYS Global are fully-automated cross-border and domestic trade processing solutions that accelerate your fixed income post-trade, pre-settlement cycle. Omgeo currently processes over 120,000 fixed income transactions – with a total trading volume of over $4 billion – each day.

Powerful multi-asset trading functionality and integrated market data, coupled with unparalleled connectivity to exchanges and liquidity venues, brokers, buy-side and back office systems, means Fidessa provides a total solution for sell-side firms trading the world’s financial markets. Available as a global enterprise solution, as regional trading platforms tailored for firms based in Europe, US, Canada, Asia and Japan, or as a fully integrated standalone workstation, Fidessa serves a broad range of clients from boutique regional brokers to large international institutions.

The REDIPlus trading platform simplifies execution while providing the reliability and anonymity clients expect. Eligible clients can trade through affiliates across different markets and asset classes — from equities to options, futures and foreign exchange to synthetics. Clients can access algorithmic strategies in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. Clients have the opportunity to achieve price improvement by crossing their orders in one of the largest US crossing networks, SIGMA X. Gain access to our integrated portfolio and spread trading functionality, our suite of pre- and post-trade analytics, as well as a clearing and prime brokerage services

Develops proprietary Information Management Systems for successful and resourceful teams of elite professionals within the financial sector. By leveraging decades of industry experience and a thorough understanding of enterprise-grade technology, we implement intuitive solutions to their business needs on an ever-changing landscape of legal and regulatory considerations, compliance requirements, and technology drift.

Designed specifically for the rigors of trading environments, IPC has become the most widely used trading communications platform in the world. Financial trading firms use this system to help keep their traders in constant touch with the financial markets.

Ullink provides global, market leading multi-asset trading technology and infrastructure for buy-side and sell-side market participants. Trusted by the world’s top-tier banks, brokers and trading venues, we provide consistent, reliable access to the most current and innovative trading solutions available.