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Description
Instinet has introduced BlockCross to its range of advanced trading platforms, designed to assist in navigating the complexities of executing large block trades in a market that is becoming increasingly fragmented. This alternative trading system (ATS) boasts distinctive features and a rich pool of liquidity, enabling traders to carry out substantial transactions with greater efficiency and privacy, thereby reducing the impact on the market. BlockCross facilitates the crossing of trades with natural liquidity sourced from a diverse mix of buy- and sell-side participants. The extensive and varied clientele of Instinet, stemming from its portfolio trading, commission management, and research segments, further enhances the liquidity opportunities available through BlockCross. Moreover, BlockCross integrates a proprietary order blotter that allows for a customized user experience directly from your trading interface. Users can configure alerts, react to natural liquidity opportunities, set automated execution parameters, communicate their interests to selected counterparties, and pinpoint strategies to maximize the efficiency of block trades, thereby enhancing their trading effectiveness. This innovative approach ensures that traders are well-equipped to adapt to the evolving landscape of block trading.
Description
Bloomberg Trading Facility Limited operates the BMTF, a comprehensive multilateral trading facility designed for trading a variety of financial instruments, including cash bonds, repos, credit default swaps (CDS), interest rate swaps (IRS), exchange-traded funds (ETF), equity derivatives, and foreign exchange derivatives (FX). In response to the MiFID II regulations, Bloomberg has enhanced its trading workflows to create an efficient platform that facilitates a smooth adaptation to these new requirements. By leveraging the foundational technology from its established fixed-income, equity, and derivative trading systems—already utilized by over 1,000 institutions worldwide—Bloomberg's MTF grants qualified participants access to both request for quote and request for trade features, thus enhancing liquidity within the Fixed Income asset class. Furthermore, Bloomberg's integrated solutions streamline the trading process, making it beneficial for both buy-side and sell-side clients, ultimately fostering a more dynamic trading ecosystem. As a result, this platform not only meets regulatory standards but also elevates the overall trading experience for its users.
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Deployment
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iPhone App
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Windows
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Instinet
Founded
1969
Country
United States
Website
www.instinet.com/blockcross
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bloomberg Professional Services
Country
United States
Website
www.bloomberg.com/professional/product/multilateral-trading-facility/