Abstract: A foreign exchange pricing system includes a computer system executing a foreign exchange pricing application, the foreign exchange pricing application capable of displaying foreign exchange pricing information. A dedicated controller, including a joystick, is operatively coupled to the computer system. A user can employ the joystick to display or alter the pricing information. Preferably, the dedicated controller includes a combination of a keyboard and the joystick. The displayed pricing information will preferably relate to either spot rates or forward rates. The foreign exchange pricing system can determine that the joystick has moved in a certain position to invoke a specified procedure.

Abstract: A method for providing an interface for Foreign Exchange trading centered on an FX rate tile. The tile interface offers harmonized order and RFQ submission workflows. Users can also configure order and quote parameters by using input features of the tile display. The tile also serves as a flexible unit of display and order/quote creation. The tile can be resize, rearranged, torn off and joined into new windows. The above described features contribute to provide a unique harmonized, flexible, “tiled” foreign exchange trading interface.