EDF Man – London, UK – ED&F Man Capital Markets, the global financial brokerage business, announces a key partnership with the Algorithmic Traders Association (“ATA”).  The ATA is the world’s leading professional organization and resource center that traders rely on to fortify their automated trading strategies.  Under the partnership, ED&F Man traders will be able to access to ATA’s knowledge base and community of expert traders.

 

ED&F Man Capital Markets will provide ATA members with seamless access to markets supported by a robust and sophisticated technology footprint.  ATA members will be able to benefit from ED&F Man’s low-latency connectivity and Direct Market Access to an array of financial exchanges.  The full-service proposition also benefits from trading and IT support, globally, 24 hours a day.  Importantly, there are no long term contracts (just month-to-month).

 

Commenting on the partnership, Chuck Bohm, Sr Vice President of ED&F Man Capital Markets, said:

 

“We are excited about our partnership with the Algorithmic Trading Association.  Traders understand that robust and sophisticated technology, coupled with exceptional expertise and ideas, is essential for those seeking to maximize their returns in today’s markets. This partnership will give our traders the opportunity to learn systematic trading techniques and other valuable information from some of the best minds in the industry. 

 

“In return, we are able to offer traders an institutional grade platform, which offers best in breed execution, and is driven by our commitment to integrity, trust and client care.”

 

Doron Whitman, CEO of Algorithmic Trading Association, said:

“Our partnership with ED&F Man Capital Markets will create new opportunities for our professional traders and graduate CATs who require a reliable broker who understands the execution needs of systematic traders.  We recommend ED&F Man Capital Markets’ brokerage to all of our sophisticated traders.  Their constantly evolving state-of-the-art technology, enhanced functionality, and super-fast global connectivity for trades, coupled with the highest level of service they provide, has made them one of the leading brokerage in the world.”