Buy Side

Multiple Clearing Firm Integrations

Our trading platform is designed to support seamless integration with multiple Clearing (Prime) relationships, offering a flexible and broker-neutral environment for institutional trading operations. The platform handles:

Start-of-Day (SOD)

Gain a precise, consolidated start-of-day position view with our automated import of positions from all connected brokers.

Easy-to-Borrow (ETB)

Traders can efficiently locate borrowable securities for short selling across multiple clearing (Prime) brokers with comprehensive ETB lists.

Stock Loan
(Subject to Availability)

Real-time securities lending management (where available) across multiple brokers, including the display of rates and availability.

Allocations & EOD Files

Supports end-of-day file and trade allocations to accounts at multiple brokers, ensuring accurate post-trade processing.

Broker-Neutral Execution

Leverage your established broker relationships for trade execution. Our platform maintains a broker-neutral stance, designed to enhance your existing workflows.

Done Away Position Management

Manage trades executed outside of Aquas Blue by manually entering those positions into Aquas Blue, providing complete portfolio visibility and risk management.

Risk Disclosure Statement

Understanding the Risks of Using Our Trading Platform While we strive to provide a robust and secure trading environment, it is crucial for all users to understand the inherent risks associated with electronic trading platforms and financial technology. This disclosure outlines some of these potential risks, though it is not an exhaustive list:

Technology Risk Disclosure

Cybersecurity Risks
- Unauthorized Access: There is a risk of potential privacy violations, hacking attempts, and data breaches by cybercriminals, which could compromise your personal and financial information.
- Malware and Ransomware: Your access to trading or data could be disrupted, stolen, or blocked by malicious software like malware or ransomware.
Operational and System Risks
- System Failures: Our platform, like any complex technology, can experience bugs, outages, delays, or other disruptions. These issues may affect trading execution, potentially leading to missed opportunities or unintended outcomes.
- Data Integrity: Flaws or inaccuracies in data feeds can occur, which might lead to unfavorable trading decisions or outcomes based on incorrect information.
- Connectivity Issues: Problems with internet connection or network infrastructure (either on your end or ours) can delay or prevent timely trading, impacting your ability to execute orders as intended.
- Monitoring Challenges: Despite our best efforts, challenges can arise in system monitoring, including issues with data input, procedural violations, or inaccurate setting of parameters, which could impact the system's performance or compliance.
Regulatory and Market Risks
- Regulatory Changes: The financial regulatory landscape is dynamic. Unpredictability of future regulations can result in new requirements, fines, penalties, or legal repercussions for the firm, which may indirectly impact services or costs.
- Technology Limitations: Even with advanced technology, system defenses are not infallible. We continuously work to enhance our security and performance, but no system can guarantee absolute protection against all threats or perfect operation at all times.
Technology Investment and Service Impact
- Maintaining effective, cutting-edge technology, especially with the rapid development of areas like Artificial Intelligence, involves significant costs. While we invest heavily in our platform, these costs can influence service offerings and pricing.

Your Responsibility

It is essential that you understand these risks before engaging in trading activities on any electronic platform. By using our services, you acknowledge these inherent risks. We encourage you to implement your own robust security practices and to continuously educate yourself on market and technology risks.

Rule 606/605 Reporting

Our platform automates compliance with SEC Rules 605 and 606, delivering full transparency into order execution and routing practices.

‍Rule 605 (Execution Quality):
We generate detailed execution quality reports, including metrics like execution speed, price improvement, and fill rates, ensuring your firm meets disclosure requirements with accuracy and consistency.

‍Rule 606 (Order Routing):
Our system compiles and delivers both public and customer-specific reports on order routing, including venue usage and payment for order flow (PFOF) disclosures, helping your firm stay compliant and transparent.With our built-in 605/606 reporting engine, you can streamline regulatory workflows, reduce manual effort, and demonstrate a commitment to best execution.