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FIX (Financial Information eXchange) Protocol

Charles River promotes the use of the FIX protocol for industry-standard messaging, offers a global FIX-based communications network, and is an active participant and member of FIX Protocol Ltd (FPL).

FIX Support

FIX Network

The Charles River Network , built on the BT Radianz global network backbone, offers a global FIX Network Service, including complete FIX software administration, testing and certification, and connectivity management. Optional FIX Adminstration Service is also available.

FIX Versions

The Charles River Investment Management System (Charles River IMS) connects to any FIX 4.0, 4.2, or 4.4 compliant counterparty and supports equity, fixed income, derivatives, and foreign exchange FIX messaging.

Certifications

Charles River IMS is FIX-certified with FPL for pre-trade, trade, and post-trade processing of fixed income securities.

FIX Engine

Charles River IMS ships with the market-leading CameronFIX engine from Cameron Systems.