Options Technology Strengthens Global Market Connectivity with Canadian Securities Exchange

The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has partnered with Options Technology, a leading infrastructure and market data provider, to enhance and expand market connectivity. The CSE, known for its commitment to providing a robust and technologically advanced trading environment, has selected Options as its market connectivity partner to strengthen its position as the primary exchange for issuers across various industries.

The collaboration between Options and CSE will provide market participants with improved access to global market data sources and hosted trading infrastructure. Options' consolidated access to market data and direct connectivity to counterparties will enable seamless, efficient, and secure trading experiences for CSE participants. This partnership reflects Options' dedication to delivering reliable and high-performance connectivity solutions.

Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, expressed his honor at being selected by the Canadian Securities Exchange. He emphasized that the partnership allows Options to bring its state-of-the-art technology and expertise closer to market participants in the region.

Stuart Schady, Vice President of Trading and Market Data Services at CSE, highlighted the improvements in latency and reliability that Options enables for the CSE Trading Infrastructure. He described the partnership as a pivotal decision in providing innovative and performant trading solutions to the Canadian marketplace.

The partnership with the Canadian Securities Exchange is the latest in a series of exciting developments for Options Technology. The company recently announced a partnership with OneTick to deliver a global SaaS analytics platform. Additionally, Laura McCann was promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Options achieved its fifth Microsoft Solutions Partner Status, affirming its global leadership in cloud solutions.

Options received a significant growth investment from Abry Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, in 2019. This investment has allowed Options to accelerate its growth strategy, develop its technology platform, and expand its reach in key financial centers globally.

About Options Technology:

Options Technology is the No. 1 provider of IT infrastructure to global Capital Markets firms. With over 550 clients, including leading global investment banks, hedge funds, and exchanges, Options offers high-performance managed trading infrastructure and cloud-enabled managed services. The company's platform provides agility, scalability, and Investment Bank-grade Cybersecurity.

About Abry Partners:

Abry Partners is a sector-focused private equity investment firm with extensive experience and success in North America. Since its establishment in 1989, the firm has completed over $82 billion of leveraged transactions and private equity placements. Currently managing over $5.0 billion of capital, Abry Partners is known for its expertise in the private equity sector.

In conclusion, the partnership between Options Technology and the Canadian Securities Exchange will enhance market connectivity and provide market participants with improved trading experiences. Options' advanced technology and expertise will support the CSE's commitment to a robust and technologically advanced trading environment. This partnership aligns with Options' growth strategy and its aim to provide reliable and high-performance connectivity solutions to global capital markets firms.