Options and Raptor Trading Systems: Empowering Trading Excellence in Canada

London, New York, and Hong Kong - Options Technology, the leading provider of financial technology and global market data solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Raptor Trading Systems. This partnership aims to bring more choice and competitive offerings to the Canadian trading landscape by integrating colocation with managed solutions for traders and financial institutions. The collaboration will upgrade connectivity and OMS capabilities, providing Canadian financial institutions with access to cutting-edge tools to enhance their trading technology stacks.

Options, known for its commitment to excellence and innovation, is excited about this partnership. Danny Moore, President, and CEO of Options, stated, "Together, we seek to empower traders and financial institutions with cutting-edge tools, setting new standards for success across the Canadian markets and beyond."

Options facilitates trading at hundreds of venues worldwide with fully managed infrastructure and connectivity. Their private financial cloud services combine hosting with direct market access, reducing total cost of ownership and ensuring high resiliency and security.

Raptor Trading Systems, on the other hand, is a globally recognized provider of multi-asset trading solutions. They specialize in comprehensive, hassle-free managed OMS and connectivity solutions, offering unparalleled flexibility and transparency. The company has been committed to serving the Canadian market for two decades, empowering firms of all sizes to compete with global giants.

Raptor's CEO, Teddy Lardos, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "As we expand together, we anticipate even greater client benefits and opportunities and are elated to collaborate with Options."

This partnership comes as the latest exciting development for Options, following several other notable achievements. These include the appointment of Scott Feagans as SVP Sales Engineering, earning Microsoft Solutions Partner status for Data and AI, and a partnership with GO Markets.

Options' growth strategy has been supported by investment from Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm. This investment has enabled the company to expand its technology platform and reach in key financial centers globally.

Options Technology, founded in 1993, provides IT infrastructure to global Capital Markets firms. The company offers high-performance managed trading infrastructure and cloud-enabled managed services to over 550 firms worldwide. With offices in major cities such as New York, London, and Singapore, Options is well-positioned to service customers both on-site and remotely.

Abry Partners, which invested in Options in 2019, is one of the most experienced and successful sector-focused private equity investment firms in North America. They have completed over $82 billion of leveraged transactions and manage over $5.0 billion of capital across their active funds.

Raptor Trading Systems, a leading independent provider of global managed connectivity solutions and OMS, caters to institutional and retail trading sectors worldwide. Their solutions empower a wide array of industry stakeholders and facilitate the routing and management of billions of messages annually.

The partnership between Options and Raptor Trading Systems brings together expertise in financial technology and trading solutions, with a focus on providing enhanced options for Canadian traders and financial institutions. With their combined capabilities, they aim to empower their clients and set new standards for success in the Canadian markets and beyond.