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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
smartTrade’s cutting-edge technology empowers financial institutions to tackle issues related to liquidity deficits and the growing number of market makers and trading venues, which contribute to market fragmentation. With smartFI, you can enhance transparency, gain wider liquidity access, increase trading efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements seamlessly. The system features low latency and high throughput connectors, ensuring connectivity to any fixed income market. It facilitates the electronification of various trading components, including trades, orders, quotes, requests for quotes (RFQs), and indications of interest (IOIs). Moreover, users can tap into a diverse range of fixed income asset classes, such as government bonds, corporate bonds, and interest rate swaps. It accommodates all execution types, including orders, order staging, RFQ, RFS, RFM, lists, portfolios, and multi-leg trades. Additionally, the platform offers flexible market data aggregation across different venues and price types, including executable, firm, indicative, IOIs, axes, and A2A, thereby providing comprehensive support for trading strategies. This multifaceted approach positions smartTrade as an invaluable partner in navigating the complexities of today’s financial markets.
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Deployment
Web-Based
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On-Premises
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
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iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Customer Support
Business Hours
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Live Rep (24/7)
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Online Support
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Types of Training
Training Docs
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Vendor Details
Company Name
Instinet
Founded
1969
Country
United States
Website
www.instinet.com/blockcross
Vendor Details
Company Name
smartTrade
Founded
1999
Country
France
Website
smart-trade.net/smartfi-fixed-income/