Abstract: A computer-implemented method is provided for generating one or more trading algorithms, comprising the steps of: (i) generating, via one or more processing units, display data representing a plurality of user configurable trading algorithm parameters; (ii) obtaining, from a user, algorithm parameter information, wherein the algorithm parameter information comprises information defining at least one characteristic of at least one user configurable trading algorithm parameter of the plurality of user configurable trading algorithm parameters; (iii) generating the one or more trading algorithms based, at least in part, on the algorithm parameter information; and (iv) facilitating one or more trades in a liquidity market using the one or more generated trading algorithms.

Abstract: A system for generating and utilizing financial trading metrics, comprising: (i) a data-obtaining module configured to obtain raw financial trade data; (ii) a data-normalizing module, operatively connected to the data-obtaining module and configured to convert raw financial-trade data into normalized financial-trade data; and (iii) a metric-generating module, operatively connected to the data-normalizing module and configured to generate financial-trade metrics based on the normalized financial-trade data.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating continuous benchmark values are provided. In one example, a method for generating continuous benchmark values includes: (i) obtaining a first plurality of rates associated with a currency pair from a plurality of providers during a first period of time; (ii) generating a first benchmark value associated with the currency pair for a first point in time based on the first plurality of rates; (iii) obtaining a second plurality of rates associated with the currency pair from the plurality of providers during a second period of time; and (iv) generating a second benchmark value associated with the currency pair for a second point in time based on the second plurality of rates.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for generating and operating a swaps execution facility (SEF) compliant swaps trading platform are provided. In one example, a method for generating a SEF compliant swaps trading platform includes: (i) generating a swaps trading platform, wherein the generated swaps trading platform is configured to operate in accordance with a plurality of predefined rules associated with swaps execution facility (SEF) requirements; (ii) establishing one or more communication channels with respective one or more clearinghouses for transmission of clearinghouse information concerning one or more trade requests; and (iii) establishing one or more communication channels with respective one or more swaps data repository (SDR) providers for transmission of SDR information concerning the one or more trade requests.

Abstract: A method and system for executing foreign exchange transactions anonymously via an online communications network with minimal market impact at a transparent price. An embodiment of the present invention involves a novel execution product offering two distinct services. The first is a crossing service in which buy and sell orders for each currency pair are matched directly against each other for execution at a future benchmark rate. The matching of orders and the clearing and settlement of each execution is facilitated and no market risk is undertaken. The second service is an optional residual program where, if a 100% fill on an order is desired, the customer can choose to have unmatched or residual of orders executed at the benchmark rate. Market risk associated with guaranteeing the Benchmark rate is undertaken, just as it is with the current benchmark execution process. For both services, customers pay a transparent commission.