NYFIX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYFX), a trusted provider of innovative
solutions that optimize trading efficiency, has today announced the
acquisition of UK-based FIXCITY, a specialist in web-based electronic
trading and liquidity discovery solutions. FIXCITY´s flagship product
ioinet is used by over 120 firms with desktop presence on 70 of
Europe´s premier buy-side institutions. ioinet is highly regarded for
its sophisticated IOI (indications of interest) analysis, filtering,
and alerting capabilities.
NYFIX will combine its IOI workflow expertise with FIXCITY´s front
end technology to deliver a unique liquidity discovery solution that
will enable clients to swiftly capitalize on trading opportunities.
Further differentiating the solution will be the depth of global IOI
content that will result from the unification of the ioinet and NYFIX
Marketplace communities and the resulting number of direct channels
that will be integrated into buy-side desktops.
This acquisition is a continuation of NYFIX´s strategy to
aggregate liquidity for its clients and provide them with the
real-time information they need to make the best trading decisions.
This acquisition also adds significantly to NYFIX´s global client base
on the heels of the Company´s recent launch of Euro Millennium, a
neutral dark pool for Pan-European equities.
Commenting on the acquisition, Howard Edelstein, CEO, NYFIX, said:
"We are constantly trying to help our clients find the best trading
opportunities in this increasingly fragmented market and are seeing
the resurgence of IOIs as a primary source for liquidity discovery.
FIXCITY has powerful, client-proven technology that addresses this
challenge and I am looking forward to harnessing the power of our
respective technologies, expertise, and global reach to deliver
world-class trading solutions to our clients."
Bob Moitoso, Global Head of the FIX Division at NYFIX, said:
"NYFIX and FIXCITY have become leaders in the IOI business with
different approaches. While NYFIX focused on delivering high quality
IOIs directly into the buy-side trader´s order management system for
workflow efficiencies, FIXCITY approached it from a front-end
analytical perspective. The reality is that clients want both -
integration into their workflows, as well as visibility and control.
We will combine our offerings to deliver a compelling and cost
effective solution to the global trading community."
Paul Scott, Director, FIXCITY, added: "This acquisition brings a
wealth of advantages to our respective clients. Our enlarged community
can look forward to greater global reach, including significant
amounts of liquidity from NYFIX´s sell-side Marketplace clients, and
access to ioinet´s advanced IOI analysis, filtering, and alerting
functionality. With our combined team of forward-thinking
professionals, we will continue to break new ground in delivering the
best solutions possible for finding global sources of liquidity."
About NYFIX, Inc.
A pioneer in electronic trading solutions, NYFIX continues to
transform trading through innovation. The NYFIX Marketplace(TM) is a
global community of trading counterparties utilizing innovative
services that optimize the business of trading. The NYFIX Millennium
ATS(R) provides the Marketplace community with new methods of
accessing liquidity. NYFIX also provides real-time information and
analytic services for liquidity discovery. A trusted business partner
to buy-side and sell-side alike, NYFIX enables ultra-low touch, low
impact market access and end-to-end transaction processing. NYFIX
International Limited, a subsidiary of NYFIX, Inc., is the operator of
Euro Millennium, and is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial
Services Authority, FRN 400884. Please visit http://www.nyfix.com for
more information about NYFIX and www.thinkliquidity.com for more
information about Euro Millennium.
About FIXCITY
FIXCITY is a global software provider and consultancy offering
leading FIX IOI (Indications of Interest) delivery solutions and
providing analysis and practical advice to firms implementing the FIX
Protocol. ioinet, FIXCITY´s flagship product, takes a new approach to
IOI distribution with sophisticated filters, IOI analysis tools and
finely-targeted messaging, priced on a per-destination basis, enabling
its community of leading buy- and sell-side firms to concentrate on
their core trading activities.
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amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
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levels of trading activity and keep current with market data
requirements; the risks related to the ability of NYFIX to develop and
market its products and services; NYFIX´s success in obtaining,
retaining and selling additional products and services to clients; the
pricing of products and services; stock market activity; the ability
of NYFIX´s Transaction Services Division to maintain third-party
assistance to access exchanges and other important trading venues;
changes in technology; the availability of skilled technical
associates; the ability of NYFIX to obtain necessary network
equipment, technical support or other telecommunications services or
being forced to pay higher prices for such equipment, support or
services; and the impact of new acquisitions and divestitures; and
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