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ITG Order Execution from ITG (Investment Technology Group)
An execution management system that provides comprehensive tools for managing order executions with advanced analytics and a robust transaction cost analysis framework, designed to increase trading efficiency.
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Execution Management Systems (EMS) for Trading & Execution
Platforms that provide direct market access and sophisticated trading tools for optimal trade execution across multiple venues and asset classes. These systems offer advanced algorithmic trading capabilities, smart order routing, and real-time market analysis.
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Order Management & Routing
(9 Yes /9 Known /10 Possible features)
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Multi-Asset Order Support Supports order entry and management for various asset classes (e.g. equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, crypto). |
Market-facing EMS from ITG is known to support equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives; references in marketing and user documentation confirm multi-asset order support. | |
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Direct Market Access (DMA) Allows direct electronic access to trading exchanges and venues, bypassing intermediaries. |
ITG EMS supports direct market access with connectivity to venues and custom routing per product pages and datasheets. | |
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Smart Order Routing Uses algorithms to route orders to the optimal execution venues based on configurable criteria. |
The product claims advanced smart order routing to maximize execution and liquidity, standard for leading EMS vendors. | |
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Order Staging & Blotter Provides a staging area and comprehensive blotter to view, manage, and modify open orders. |
Provides blotter/staging tools to review and modify open orders; screenshots and UI materials confirm availability. | |
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Manual & Automated Order Entry Supports both manual input and bulk/automated order submission (e.g. via FIX, API). |
Supports both GUI manual entry and automated flows via API/FIX for high-volume order entry as detailed in product documentation. | |
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Order Splitting & Allocation Allows splitting large orders into multiple child orders and allocating fills to client accounts or portfolios. |
EMS describes allocation and order splitting tools for post-trade processing and fill management. | |
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Pre-Trade Risk Checks Performs risk assessments (e.g., price limits, position limits) before allowing order submission. |
Risk limits and pre-trade checks cited for compliance and risk workflows in ITG order execution materials. | |
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Order Amendment & Cancellation Permits modification and cancellation of orders post-entry but before execution. |
Order amendment and cancel/replace is core requirement for electronic trading; ITG supports this as per UI and API guides. | |
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Order Throttling Capacity Maximum number of orders that can be processed per second. |
No information available | |
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Order Status Tracking Live monitoring and updating of order status (e.g., open, filled, partial, cancelled). |
Live order status and continuous updates are part of the blotter and order management experience in ITG. |
Execution Algorithms & Strategies
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Algorithmic Trading Support Supports built-in and third-party algorithms for order execution (VWAP, TWAP, POV, Arrival Price, etc.). |
ITG provides execution algorithms (VWAP, TWAP, etc.) and 3rd-party algo integration as per offering summary. | |
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Custom Algorithm Integration Allows users to integrate or develop proprietary trading algorithms. |
Custom algorithm integration is referenced in offering for broker-neutral and proprietary algo deployment. | |
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Real-time Parameter Adjustment Permits live tuning of algo parameters (e.g., urgency, participation rate). |
No information available | |
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Performance Backtesting Supports historical simulation or backtesting of execution strategies. |
Advanced analytics and simulation features suggest support for performance backtesting. | |
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Strategy Library Size The number of pre-built execution strategies available. |
No information available | |
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Venue Selection Algorithms Optimizes and dynamically selects best venues for order execution based on real-time data. |
Routing algorithms select optimal venues using live data as per documentation. | |
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Adaptive Algorithms Algorithms can adjust to changing market conditions automatically. |
No information available | |
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Child Order Handling Manages and tracks the progress of orders split across multiple venues or time intervals. |
Handles and tracks parent/child order relationships, specifically mentioned for algorithmic execution. | |
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Passive & Aggressive Strategy Options Supports strategies that balance urgency and price improvement. |
Product literature references both passive (price improvement) and aggressive (urgency) algos. | |
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Pre/Post-Trade Analytics Integration Algo performance reporting and TCA (Transaction Cost Analysis) integration. |
ITG specializes in TCA with tightly integrated pre- and post-trade analytics modules. |
Market Data Handling
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Low Latency Data Feeds Access to high-speed real-time market data necessary for efficient trade execution. |
EMS must provide low latency feeds for smart routing and best execution; ITG emphasizes this as a competitive differentiator. | |
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Market Depth Visualization Displays Level 2/market depth from multiple venues. |
Market depth and liquidity visualization is included as an EMS feature in ITG product screenshots and overviews. | |
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Multi-Venue Data Aggregation Aggregates data from multiple exchanges, ECNs, and dark pools. |
Aggregates data from major exchanges; dark pool access also marketed for buy-side. | |
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Tick Data Storage Capacity Stores raw tick data for specified retention periods. |
No information available | |
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Historical Data Access Availability of extensive historical price and volume data for analysis. |
Extensive historical/time series and replay for backtesting and TCA analytics cited by ITG. | |
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Reference Data Integration Integrates securities master/reference data for all tradable instruments. |
Reference/master data integration is standard for institutional EMS; baseline requirement. | |
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Latency Monitoring Tools Provides monitoring and reporting on data feed latency. |
No information available | |
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Market Data Entitlement Controls Manages user and group rights for accessing proprietary market data feeds. |
No information available | |
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Event-Driven Alerts Configurable alerts based on price or market event triggers. |
Configurable alerts on price and risk triggers are included in standard trading UI. | |
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Simulated Data Replay Playback of historical or test market data for system verification. |
Tick data replay is used for algo testing and is offered as part of the analytics suite. |
Connectivity & Integration
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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FIX Protocol Support Supports standard FIX protocol versions for order, trade, and allocation messages. |
FIX connectivity and protocol support detailed in product integration guides. | |
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API Access Available RESTful, SOAP, and WebSocket APIs for integration and automation. |
APIs for trading/automation referenced in technical solution and integration literature. | |
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OMS/EMS Integration Seamlessly integrates with third-party and in-house Order Management Systems. |
Integration with third-party OMS is a standard expectation for buy-side EMS. | |
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Back Office Connectivity Can send allocations, trade confirms, and settlement data to the back-office systems. |
Trade confirm/settlement and back office connectivity offered by ITG. | |
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Real-Time Data Sync Synchronizes order, trade, and position data with other platforms in real-time. |
Product offers real-time data sync with other platforms including positions, orders, trades. | |
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Custom Adapter Framework Ability to build custom connectors to new venues, clients, or applications. |
No information available | |
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Cloud/On-Premise Deployment Supports both cloud-native and on-premise installations and hybrids. |
Deployment flexibility claimed in ITG marketing for cloud and on-premise clients. | |
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Latency of Order Routing Order transmission time to market venues. |
No information available | |
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Single Sign-On Support Integration with enterprise SSO solutions for user convenience and security. |
Enterprise SSO/Active Directory (SSO) support indicated for institutional clients. | |
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Third-Party Analytics Integration Out-of-the-box integration with analytics providers for pre/post-trade analysis. |
Supports analytics vendor integrations for enhanced TCA and best execution. |
Compliance & Regulatory
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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Trade Surveillance Real-time monitoring for suspicious trading patterns and market abuse. |
Trade surveillance and detection of unusual patterns is referenced for regulatory compliance. | |
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Audit Trail Immutable records of order and trade activity with user actions timestamped. |
Audit logging for regulatory proof and compliance per product description. | |
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MiFID II / Reg NMS Support Built-in functionality to help comply with major regulations (recordkeeping, best execution, trade reporting, etc.). |
Disclosure about MiFID II and US RegNMS compliance support in order routing and recordkeeping. | |
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Automated Reporting Creation and electronic submission of regulatory and compliance reports. |
Automated regulatory reporting and export of reports including electronic submission referenced in marketing. | |
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Trade Reconstruction Speed Ability to reconstruct order and trade events for compliance reviews within a given time. |
No information available | |
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Configurability of Compliance Rules Flexibility to define/adapt compliance rule sets to match firm/regulatory needs. |
Custom compliance checks configurable for workflow and regional variations per sales/technical details. | |
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Sensitive Data Masking Conceals confidential data as required by privacy and compliance policies. |
Sensitive data can be masked in compliance modules, as is typical in trading compliance. | |
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Surveillance Alert Volume Maximum number of compliance/surveillance alerts that can be processed per day. |
No information available | |
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Trade & Order Data Retention Duration for which transaction data is securely stored for audit purposes. |
No information available | |
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Certifiable Compliance Reports Ability to produce compliance reports acceptable to auditors/regulators. |
Generated reports are referenced as being auditable and acceptable for regulatory/legal purposes. |
User Interface & Experience
(6 Yes /6 Known /10 Possible features)
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Customizable Dashboards Personalizable workspace layouts and widgets for different user roles and preferences. |
Dashboards and customizable workspaces shown in product screenshots and referenced in materials. | |
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Multi-Monitor Support Enables efficient use across multiple screens for power users. |
Workstations for institutional trading desk support multi-monitor configurations. | |
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Real-Time Visualizations Live graphical views of positions, executions, and market data. |
Visual analytics and real-time data views shown in UI walkthroughs and product datasheets. | |
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Contextual Drill-Downs Allows users to click through from summary to detailed data and events. |
Drill-downs from blotter/summary to fills/etc are illustrated in ITG's user journey and demo flows. | |
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Keyboard Shortcuts Productivity features for fast, hotkey-based navigation and actions. |
Keyboard shortcuts for speed expected and referenced in usability/trader efficiency features. | |
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Accessibility Features Support for accessibility standards and adaptive interfaces (e.g. for visually impaired users). |
No information available | |
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Configurable Alerts & Notifications Popups, emails, sounds, or SMS based on user-defined triggers. |
Alert/notification configuration included in user preferences panel, confirmed in training docs. | |
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Language Localization Availability of user interface in multiple languages. |
No information available | |
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Mobile/Tablet Interface Responsive web/mobile apps for use on the go. |
No information available | |
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Concurrent User Capacity Maximum number of users that can access the system at the same time. |
No information available |
Risk Management
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Real-Time Position Monitoring Instant view of positions, P&L, and exposures across portfolios and desks. |
Positions and risk displayed in real time as standard for institutional trading. | |
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Automated Limit Breach Alerts System generates alerts or blocks orders when risk or credit limits are breached. |
Limits can be enforced and breached limits trigger alerts/blocking as shown in workflow guides. | |
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Pre-Trade Compliance Checks Ensures all orders are compliant prior to execution. |
All orders subject to compliance pre-checks, described in compliance and risk materials. | |
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Intraday Margin Calculation Calculates and tracks margin requirements in real time. |
Intraday margin and risk calculations present for advanced institutional accounts. | |
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VaR & Scenario Analysis Supports Value at Risk and scenario stress-testing tools. |
VaR and risk scenario analysis described in analytics documentation. | |
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Custom Risk Rules Engine Allows creation and adjustment of bespoke risk controls and policies. |
Risk policies/rules can be tailored for different books, users, or strategies. | |
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Trade Limit Configurability Ability to set limits by user, desk, strategy, instrument, etc. |
Limit-setting at user, desk, strategy, or instrument granularity is standard for EMS. | |
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Risk Breach Notification Speed The average time taken to notify users of a limit breach. |
No information available | |
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Integrated Market & Credit Risk Analytics Unified analytics for both market and credit risk factors. |
Unified market and credit risk analytics available as per ITG's institutional risk management solution details. | |
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Intraday Exposure Calculation Frequency The frequency at which exposure is recalculated per account. |
No information available |
Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) & Analytics
(8 Yes /8 Known /10 Possible features)
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Pre-Trade TCA Estimation and visualization of expected market impact and costs before order placement. |
TCA tools estimate slippage, costs, and market impact before order submission. | |
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Post-Trade TCA Detailed reporting of realized slippage, spread capture, and efficiency after execution. |
Post-trade cost analysis is a core feature in ITG's analytics suite. | |
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Custom Benchmark Support Users can define custom benchmarks (e.g., VWAP, arrival price) for cost analysis. |
Traders may set custom benchmarks for execution performance metrics (VWAP vs. arrival, etc.). | |
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Peer Comparison Tools Compare trading performance against peers/industry benchmarks. |
Provides anonymized peer comparison and benchmarking features to clients. | |
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Execution Quality Analytics Measures price improvement, fill rates, and execution speed across venues. |
Execution analytics include fill quality, speed metrics, and venue comparison. | |
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Real-Time Analytics Dashboard On-the-fly access to TCA metrics during trading. |
On-the-fly analytics dashboards shown in EMSTCA presentations. | |
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Historical TCA Report Storage Retention of TCA reports for future compliance and review. |
No information available | |
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Configurable TCA Models Ability to augment or replace default TCA methodologies. |
Configurable/replaceable TCA models described for advanced users. | |
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TCA Report Generation Time Average time to produce a detailed TCA report after trade completion. |
No information available | |
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Trade/Order Analytics Granularity Level of detail at which analytics are performed (e.g., per fill, per child order, per parent order). |
Allows analytics drill-down to per-fill/per-child-order detail. |
Security & Access Controls
(5 Yes /5 Known /10 Possible features)
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Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) Granular permission assignment to users, groups, or roles. |
Role/permission management referenced in documentation for trade/OMS privileges. | |
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Multi-Factor Authentication Supports two-factor or multi-factor authentication for enhanced login security. |
Two-factor/multi-factor authentication available for serious institutional use. | |
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End-to-End Data Encryption Data encrypted both at rest and in transit. |
No information available | |
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Integration Supports SSO with enterprise identity providers. |
Supports enterprise single sign-on options with common identity providers. | |
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Fine-Grained Audit Logging Tracks login, order entry, changes, and administrative actions. |
Fine-grained logging and administrative event tracking included for compliance and operations. | |
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API Authentication & Throttling Secures programmable access and enforces rate-limits. |
No information available | |
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Data Leak Prevention Monitors and prevents unauthorized export or sharing of sensitive data. |
No information available | |
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Session Timeout Controls Automatic logoff or timeout after periods of inactivity. |
Session timeouts and automatic logout for security are included in user management guides. | |
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Security Incident Notification Alerts designated users on detection of suspicious or unauthorized access. |
No information available | |
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User Provisioning Speed Average time required to fully provision a new user account. |
No information available |
Monitoring, Reporting & Auditing
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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System Health Dashboard Live overview of platform status, job queues, and connectivity. |
System health dashboard or status view included for operational monitoring. | |
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Operational Reporting Pre-built and customizable reports for orders, trades, operations, and latency. |
Operational reports for trade, performance, latency available as standard modules. | |
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Trade & Order Audit Trails Complete logging of all trade/order activity for compliance and troubleshooting. |
Audit trail features for compliance and historical review. | |
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Alert Management Console Central location to view, triage, and respond to operational/system alerts. |
No information available | |
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System Up-Time Guarantee SLA-backed system availability commitments. |
No information available | |
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Automated Report Scheduling Configurable scheduled or recurring reports via email or dashboard. |
Automated scheduling and email delivery of regular reports included in documentation. | |
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Custom Report Builder Visual or scripting tools to create and format bespoke reports. |
Report builder supports custom layouts using GUI or scripting per technical overviews. | |
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Data Export Options Supported formats include CSV, XML, PDF, JSON, for easy offline review/analysis. |
Exports available in common formats (CSV, XML, PDF, JSON) for offline analysis. | |
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Snapshot/End-of-Day Reporting Aggregated trade, position, and performance reports at market close. |
Snapshot/end-of-day reports for daily trade and position summaries included. | |
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External Auditor Access Controls Limited, monitored access for third-party audit/review activities. |
No information available |
Support & Operational Considerations
(7 Yes /7 Known /10 Possible features)
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24/7 Technical Support Round-the-clock support for mission-critical trading operations. |
24/7 technical support referenced for mission-critical trading support. | |
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Knowledge Base & Documentation Comprehensive docs and training resources for users and IT staff. |
Knowledge base, documentation and training resources available to clients. | |
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Onboarding Time Average time to onboard a new client or trading desk. |
No information available | |
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User Training Programs Availability of live or online training and certification for users. |
Live and online training/certification available for users and IT teams. | |
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Disaster Recovery RTO Recovery Time Objective (RTO) for restoration in event of major outage. |
No information available | |
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Automated Failover System automatically switches to backup infrastructure on failure. |
Automated disaster failover features for high-availability clients. | |
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Upgrade & Patch Management Process and tooling to manage software lifecycle with minimal downtime. |
Upgrade and patch management tools referenced for institutional deployments. | |
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Service Level Agreement (SLA) Documented guarantees for uptime, support response, and other service metrics. |
Standard SLAs published and available, referencing uptime and support response. | |
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Vendor/Third-Party Management Capabilities for handling vendor feeds, plugins, and integrations. |
Third-party management for vendor plugins, market data, and analytics described in solution. | |
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User Community Forums Active user or developer forums for peer-to-peer support and knowledge sharing. |
No information available |
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