Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a computerized method for routing orders relating to a commodity block trade is provided. The computerized method for routing orders relating to a commodity block trade includes a process for receiving a block trade for X amount of a commodity, and dividing the block trade into n equal orders. Pursuant to a feature of the present invention, each order is for an amount equal to 1/n times X, where n is a number of liquidity providers for the commodity. N liquidity providers are provided, and the n orders are distributed, one to each of the n liquidity providers. Moreover, information regarding the block order, including the amount X, is distributed to each of the n liquidity providers.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a computerized method for routing orders for foreign exchange transactions is provided. The computerized method for routing orders includes a process for receiving and aggregating updated foreign exchange price information from a plurality of foreign exchange electronic markets, and receiving and aggregating updated foreign exchange price information from a plurality of multi-bank foreign exchange portals. Pursuant to a feature of the present invention, the received and aggregated foreign exchange information is merged and sorted according to preselected criteria, to create a complete order book.