Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems for linking routed orders to IOI's. Broker/dealers and buyside clients may be connected to the system through system interfaces or via standard FIX protocols. A broker/dealer may submit an order to the system, which verifies and forwards the order to an ATS to be matched with an authorized buyside order. The system constructs an actionable IOI (ATX-IOI) and sends the ATX-IOI to the buyside. The buyside may send responsive orders to the system, which verifies, creates, and submits a buy order to the ATS, preserving the anonymity of the buyside. If a trade is executed, the ATS delivers notice to the system, which may generate and send fill reports to the broker/dealer and buyside, at which point identifying information of the buyside may also be provided. The system may generate compliance and regulatory reports further to the completion of the trade.

Abstract: This invention provides a seismic joint for an underwater floating tunnel having: (a) a joint portion (i) having a transverse section essentially the same as that of the tunnel, (ii) being rigidly fastened to land at one end (A) thereof, and (iii) being elastically constrained to the tunnel at its other end (B) via a plurality of operably affixed means which performs an elastic function and a damping function; (b) a collar welded onto the external surface of the tunnel facing end (B) of the portion, said collar being capable of sliding on and along the external surface of the joint portion; and (c) a means for providing a water-tight seal between the internal surface of the collar and the external surface of the joint portion.