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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

EquiLend Clearing Services (ECS) facilitates direct connections to central counterparty clearinghouses (CCPs) for the centralized clearing of securities finance transactions. Our offerings include advanced trading and post-trade functionalities designed to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk exposure. These services seamlessly integrate into a firm's current infrastructure and can be fully automated for optimal performance. Presently, we maintain connections with both OCC and Eurex, having developed a universally applicable solution for CCPs worldwide. The ECS Gateway acts as a centralized hub for all matched transactions, ensuring they flow directly to a CCP while providing clients with real-time settlement updates. Additionally, ECS delivers a comprehensive front-to-back solution, managing every stage of the trade lifecycle—from execution to support for returns, recalls, rerates, and corporate actions. Our system also includes trade execution lifecycle management specifically for single-name equity total return swaps (TRS), complete with notifications for resets, maturity, and unwind processes. Moreover, we offer basket maintenance services and advisory support on critical swap attributes such as corporate actions, upcoming resets, and maturity timelines. This holistic approach ensures that clients have the tools they need for effective trade management.

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API Access

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Integrations

Canton Yes 

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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Instinet

Founded

1969

Country

United States

Website

www.instinet.com/blockcross

Vendor Details

Company Name

EquiLend

Country

United States

Website

www.equilend.com/services/equilend-clearing-services/

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