Building robust and extensible FX applications – Future proof scalability

Blog Software Engineering 17 Oct 2024

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Meabh McMahon

In today’s fast-paced FX market, brokers manage extensive portfolios of assets—currencies, indices, and commodities. The challenge arises when critical trading data—executions, positions, and P&L—is split across multiple platforms such as PrimeXM, OneZero, MT4, and MT5, each sourced from different liquidity providers. This fragmentation leads to a lengthy, manual data wrangling process, resulting in delayed decision-making and missed commercial opportunities.

Data Intellect is supporting several FX brokers, addressing this very problem. The result is a complete solution that centralises and streamlines trading data, enabling brokers to make fast, informed decisions complimented with a 24/7 support service. We call this landscape: Trading Data Ecosystem – an end-to-end operational business framework.

The Trading Data Ecosystem: A Centralised Solution for Complex Data Management

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At the core of our Trading Data Ecosystem is a fully customisable FX Risk Management Dashboard, developed to provide a single, integrated platform that centralises fragmented trading data. Designed together with brokerages to meet their unique requirements, the dashboard connects directly to liquidity providers and core trading platforms through FIX sessions and API calls, capturing all relevant data in real time.

This dashboard presents a unified view of trade activity, P&L, positions, and market prices, offering brokers a consolidated, real-time insight into their operations. The integration of multiple data sources into a single platform significantly reduces the time traditionally spent managing and analysing data manually. By centralising this information, the FX Risk Management Dashboard allows brokers to make faster, more accurate decisions in response to market fluctuations.

Enhancements for Greater Market Agility

In response to growing demand, many clients have opted for enhanced versions of the dashboard, incorporating advanced features for increased functionality. We work to improve the user interface for ease of use and accelerated data refresh rates, bringing data even closer to real-time. This heightened agility provides brokers with a competitive advantage, allowing them to react faster and more effectively to the ever-changing FX market.

Additionally, the dashboard’s ability to incorporate historical data has proved invaluable, enabling brokers to perform in-depth, retrospective analyses that inform future strategies. Combining real-time insights with historical context offers a comprehensive analytical framework, providing an edge in decision-making and risk management.

The Broader Trading Data Ecosystem: Beyond Dashboards

While the FX Risk Management Dashboard is a key component, the Trading Data Ecosystem offers a more extensive suite of tools designed to support brokers in navigating complex trading environments. The ecosystem allows for seamless data flow between systems, eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring that data is always available when needed. From advanced data feed integrations to fully customised trading platforms, the Trading Data Ecosystem provides the flexibility brokers need to operate efficiently and proactively in dynamic markets.

Each solution within the ecosystem is designed to be modular and scalable, growing alongside a broker’s evolving needs. Our expertise extends beyond data consolidation to include risk management tools, advanced analytics, and bespoke application development.

We are also starting to develop plans for future developments, including a mobile application for on-the-go access and further advancements in analytics – to further develops the capabilities within our Trading Data Ecosystem.

Experience and Expertise in the Financial Sector

Data Intellect’s deep experience in the financial services sector has made the company a trusted partner for several FX brokers. Understanding the specific regulatory, security, and operational demands of the industry, DI ensures that every solution delivered is compliant with strict financial regulations while maintaining robust data security.

By working closely with brokers, we develop tailored solutions that not only address current challenges but also anticipate future needs. The Trading Data Ecosystem is built with a collaborative, forward-looking approach, ensuring it remains flexible and capable of adapting to the rapidly evolving FX landscape.

Unlock the Full Potential of Trading Data

DI’s Trading Data Ecosystem has proven to be a transformative solution for many FX brokers. By centralising and streamlining data, the ecosystem empowers them to make faster, more informed decisions, ultimately giving them a strategic edge in today’s competitive market.

As the financial industry continues to evolve, the need for integrated, real-time data solutions becomes more pressing. DI remains committed to developing advanced tools and applications that support brokers in navigating this complex environment. With plans for future developments, including a mobile application for on-the-go access and further advancements in analytics, the Trading Data Ecosystem continues to expand its capabilities.

Through the implementation of tailored, scalable solutions, we have helped FX brokers increase operational efficiency, manage risk more effectively, and maintain their competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven world.

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