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Trading places: Fewer platforms, faster trading

By Anuj Gangahar in New York

Published: November 16 2007 10:11 | Last updated: November 16 2007 10:11

The battle for liquidity in the global trading and technology space continues to rage with exchanges consolidating as entrants challenge the traditional model.

In order to gain better access to liquidity, venues such as exchanges, electronic communications networks and automated trading systems must be able to connect with traders and each other as efficiently as possible, creating an environment when milliseconds mark the difference between a successful or failed trade.

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