Trading Technologies and Mizuho Securities USA Expand Global Relationship

Trading Technologies International (TT) and Mizuho Securities USA announced that they have expanded their global relationship and will co-market TT's high-speed X_TRADER order-entry software to Mizuho's existing and prospective global customer base.

The new initiative puts Mizuho Securities USA, a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities Co., one of Japan's largest full-service securities firms, and TT in a strong position to provide comprehensive derivatives trading services and solutions to clients worldwide, according to a release.

This cooperative arrangement will allow Mizuho (MSUSA)'s clients to access TT's X_TRADER platform and technology solutions, including TT's FIX connectivity and high-speed exchange gateways. TT's platform will be integrated with Mizuho's back office and proprietary third-party applications.

John Murphy, EMD and Head of Futures for MSUSA, said: "In response to increasing demand from our institutional financial futures, major energy and commodity clients for a high performance trading solution, we are pleased to work with Trading Technologies. MSUSA is committed to providing the highest quality of service and our relationship with TT enables us to offer the mission critical solutions our global clients demand." Melanie Rodier has worked as a print and broadcast journalist for over 10 years, covering business and finance, general news, and film trade news. Prior to joining Wall Street & Technology in April 2007, Melanie lived in Paris, where she worked for the International Herald ... View Full Bio