TT launched a new pre-trade risk tool that calculates clients' worst-case margin positions before orders reach the market.
The feature uses clearing house methodologies to help FCMs better manage exposure while enabling more trading opportunities.
Trading
Technologies has rolled out a new risk management tool that lets futures
commission merchants better monitor client positions before trades hit the
market.
The
Chicago-based technology firm announced Pre-Trade Portfolio Risk for its TT
platform at the FIA IDX conference in London today (Tuesday). The feature
calculates a client's worst-case margin requirements in real-time, helping
firms decide whether customers have enough buying power to execute trades.
Trading Technologies Adds
Pre-Trade Risk Controls to Platform
The tool
stands out because it uses the same risk calculations that clearing houses
employ. This gives FCMs a more accurate picture of client exposure compared to
traditional pre-trade checks that might miss portfolio-level risks.
Alun Green, TT's EVP Managing Director for Futures & Options
“This
is a significant step forward in managing risk that will allow a wider range of
users to benefit from the award-winning trading features available on the TT
platform,” said Alun Green, executive vice president and managing director
of futures and options at Trading
Technologies.
“Users
will easily be able to see how much margin has been consumed by their existing
portfolio and how much buying power remains for trading,” he explained.
The system
works across more than 20 major derivatives exchanges and supports various risk
models including SPAN, PRISMA, and value-at-risk calculations. It pulls risk
parameter files directly from exchanges to ensure calculations reflect current
market conditions.
Two weeks
ago, the company also enabled
client access to GFO-X, the UK’s regulated and centrally cleared digital
asset derivatives exchange, following the platform’s official launch.
Platform Growth
Trading
Technologies processed over 2.8 billion derivatives transactions in 2024 on its
platform, which serves banks, hedge funds, money managers and other
institutional traders. The company has also changed its CEO few months ago when
Justin Llewellyn-Jones was appointed as the new leader, replacing
Keith Todd.
The new
risk feature addresses a common challenge in derivatives trading where firms
need to balance client access with prudent risk management. By replicating
clearing house methodologies, the tool aims to give FCMs confidence to approve
more trades while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
In the
meantime, the company has integrated its systems with EBS Market, the central
limit order book (CLOB) operated by CME Group. This connection allows users of
Trading Technologies' execution management system (EMS) to access trading in
spot foreign exchange, precious metals, and non-deliverable forwards (NDFs).
EBS Market provides regulated, anonymous, all-to-all trade matching.
Trading
Technologies operates as a software-as-a-service provider, offering trading
technology across multiple asset classes including futures, options, fixed
income, foreign exchange and cryptocurrencies. The company also provides data
analytics, compliance tools and post-trade services to institutional clients
globally.
Trading
Technologies has rolled out a new risk management tool that lets futures
commission merchants better monitor client positions before trades hit the
market.
The
Chicago-based technology firm announced Pre-Trade Portfolio Risk for its TT
platform at the FIA IDX conference in London today (Tuesday). The feature
calculates a client's worst-case margin requirements in real-time, helping
firms decide whether customers have enough buying power to execute trades.
Trading Technologies Adds
Pre-Trade Risk Controls to Platform
The tool
stands out because it uses the same risk calculations that clearing houses
employ. This gives FCMs a more accurate picture of client exposure compared to
traditional pre-trade checks that might miss portfolio-level risks.
Alun Green, TT's EVP Managing Director for Futures & Options
“This
is a significant step forward in managing risk that will allow a wider range of
users to benefit from the award-winning trading features available on the TT
platform,” said Alun Green, executive vice president and managing director
of futures and options at Trading
Technologies.
“Users
will easily be able to see how much margin has been consumed by their existing
portfolio and how much buying power remains for trading,” he explained.
The system
works across more than 20 major derivatives exchanges and supports various risk
models including SPAN, PRISMA, and value-at-risk calculations. It pulls risk
parameter files directly from exchanges to ensure calculations reflect current
market conditions.
Two weeks
ago, the company also enabled
client access to GFO-X, the UK’s regulated and centrally cleared digital
asset derivatives exchange, following the platform’s official launch.
Platform Growth
Trading
Technologies processed over 2.8 billion derivatives transactions in 2024 on its
platform, which serves banks, hedge funds, money managers and other
institutional traders. The company has also changed its CEO few months ago when
Justin Llewellyn-Jones was appointed as the new leader, replacing
Keith Todd.
The new
risk feature addresses a common challenge in derivatives trading where firms
need to balance client access with prudent risk management. By replicating
clearing house methodologies, the tool aims to give FCMs confidence to approve
more trades while maintaining appropriate safeguards.
In the
meantime, the company has integrated its systems with EBS Market, the central
limit order book (CLOB) operated by CME Group. This connection allows users of
Trading Technologies' execution management system (EMS) to access trading in
spot foreign exchange, precious metals, and non-deliverable forwards (NDFs).
EBS Market provides regulated, anonymous, all-to-all trade matching.
Trading
Technologies operates as a software-as-a-service provider, offering trading
technology across multiple asset classes including futures, options, fixed
income, foreign exchange and cryptocurrencies. The company also provides data
analytics, compliance tools and post-trade services to institutional clients
globally.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
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Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
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In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
