MillenniumIT selected by SGX as post-trade technology partner

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MillenniumIT, London Stock Exchange’s proprietary technology business, announced that it has been selected by Singapore Exchange (SGX) to power the Bourse’s post trade operations. SGX will install Millennium PostTrade, MillenniumIT’s scalable and flexible multi-asset clearing, settlement, risk and central depository solution for Singapore’s securities market. Millennium PostTrade is built on MillenniumIT’s advanced technology platform, providing highly flexible, ultra-low latency operations.

This technology is based on MillenniumIT’s own patented “BID” technology, which gives customers heightened flexibility allowing for the rapid rollout of regulatory and market-driven changes. The implementation of Millennium PostTrade will enable SGX to offer its clients advanced, reliable, flexible real-time post trade services on a single platform, across asset class. MillenniumIT CEO Mack Gill said: “We are delighted to have been selected by SGX to power its global post trade operations for multi-currency, multi-asset class solutions for SGX members. Not only is SGX South East Asia’s largest bourse but it is also the region’s most international exchange. This represents a significant partnership for us and the first contract win for the full Millennium PostTrade solution.” “MillenniumIT has shown again that its highly scalable, low latency platform appeals to capital markets providers globally. SGX is one of the world’s leading exchanges and joins over 30 organisations around the world which are now being powered by MillenniumIT’s technology,” LSEG Chief Executive Officer Xavier Rolet added. Singapore Exchange CEO Magnus Bocker said: “SGX is once again bringing next-generation services and technology to its securities market as we continue to strengthen our Asian Gateway proposition. Our customers can expect improved access, efficiency and flexibility in the types of products and services we will offer once the system is in place. We look to London Stock Exchange Group for its support as we introduce this new technology to our market, the first implementation of such scale for Millennium PostTrade.” MillenniumIT is a leading innovative trading technology business. MillenniumIT’s systems are used by exchange businesses around the world including, Turquoise, ICAP, the London Metal Exchange and a series of emerging market exchanges. MillenniumIT’s suite of capital market products include; Millennium Exchange, an ultra low latency, highly scalable trading platform; Millennium SOR, a smart order router; Millennium Surveillance, a market surveillance and regulatory compliance system; and Millennium Depository and Millennium PostTrade, providing integrated clearing, settlement and depository functions. Founded in 1996, and headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, MillenniumIT is fully-owned by the international diversified exchange business, London Stock Exchange Group.