Foreign exchange technology provider Integral has launched direct connectivity to CME Group's primary foreign exchange (FX) trading venues, giving its clients immediate access to two major liquidity pools without requiring additional technology infrastructure.

Integral Links Up With CME Group for Direct FX Access

The integration connects Integral's trading platform directly to CME Group's EBS Market and the recently launched FX Spot+ marketplace. Clients can now execute spot FX, non-deliverable forward and precious metals trades through their existing Integral interfaces, whether using graphical trading screens, application programming interfaces or algorithmic trading models.

"The volatility experienced so far in 2025 has served as an important reminder of the critical role that EBS Market plays in the FX markets, providing firm, anonymous liquidity and no last look pricing," said Paul Houston, Global Head of FX Products at CME Group. "We are pleased that, through Integral's trading interfaces, their clients will now be able to access our spot, NDF and precious metals liquidity, in addition to our recently launched FX Spot+ marketplace."

The partnership eliminates technology barriers that typically prevent smaller institutions from accessing primary FX markets. Integral's clients can tap into these venues using their current workflows without paying additional fees or making technology investments.

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Expanding Access to Primary Markets

The move reflects broader efforts by major FX venues to expand their reach beyond traditional bank participants. EBS Market has long been considered one of the most liquid FX trading platforms globally, particularly for major currency pairs during peak trading hours.

CME Group's newer FX Spot+ platform targets institutional clients seeking electronic spot FX execution with central clearing. The venue launched earlier this year as part of CME's expansion into cash FX markets.

Harpal Sandhu, CEO of Integral, said the partnership would reduce trading costs for the company's clients while providing "low cost access to one of the most liquid FX trading venues globally."

"Every institution can now directly access primary FX liquidity from their existing workflows at the click of the button," Sandhu added. "Our comprehensive front-to-back SaaS FX solution is trusted by over 200 of the world's most influential companies, and this collaboration is testament to our ongoing commitment to offering the most sophisticated, optimized FX trading technology."

The integration supports both passive order placement and aggressive order execution across Integral's technology stack, including its risk management systems and algorithmic trading models.

Integral also recently partnered with multi-asset brokerage firm Phillip Nova, which began using the company’s trading technology for its non-deliverable forward (NDF) and FX swap operations. The move is aimed at meeting growing demand in the Asia-Pacific region for advanced currency trading tools. In February, Integral added Access Bank Nigeria to its client base. The bank implemented Integral’s foreign exchange solutions to strengthen its currency trading operations and support its expansion plans across West Africa.