Connectivity

Connectivity to Chi-X Europe is provided through co-location, a Managed Extranet or a Leased Line Provider. Chi-X uses the FIX protocol to allow Trading Participants to enter, amend and cancel orders and receive executions. Market Data can be consumed directly from Chi-X or via a vendor/redistributor.

For technical specifications for FIX connectivity click here to go to the document library.

Key benefits of trading interface:

  • Direct connectivity into the core matching engine without additional connectivity layers
  • Low latency, high throughput*
  • No connectivity charge**
  • FIX 4.2 Standard interface Click here

Below are listed the Managed Extranet Providers and Leased Line Providers currently connected to Chi-X Europe:


Managed Extranet and Leased Line Providers

AboveNet Communications
www.above.net
E: enquiries@above.net

 

BT Global Financial Services
www.btradianz.com
E: charles.2.nicholls@bt.com

 

TNS
www.tnsfinancial.com
E:financial@tnsi.com

 

 

Listed below are the Service Bureau Providers currently connected to Chi-X Europe:

Service Bureau Providers

Fidessa
Direct Data Feed Incorporated? : Yes
www.fidessa.com
E:ukenquiry@fidessa.com

Fortis
Direct Data Feed Incorporated? : Yes
www.merchantbanking.fortis.com
E: sven.diepenbach@nl.fortis.com

GL Trade
Direct Data Feed Incorporated? : Yes
www.gltrade.com
E:marketing@gltrade.com

Neonet
Direct Data Feed Incorporated? : Yes
www.neonet.com
E:sales@neonet.com

RTS Group
Direct Data Feed Incorporated? : Yes
www.rtsgroup.net
E: sales.uk@rtsgroup.net

*Bandwidth recommendations:
Per Market Data session: Minimum 30Mbps
Per trading session: Typically 256 Kbps (Please contact Chi-X for a more specific recommendation based on your expected message rates)

**Subject to minimum monthly consideration commitments. Click here for more information.