12.17.2020

Sigma-X EU MTF Announces Go Live

12.17.2020
Sigma-X EU MTF Announces Go Live

Following EuroCCP’s Newsflash dated 30 November, Sigma X has now confirmed that 21 December is the go-live date of its EU entity – Sigma X Europe MTF.

Through its EU entity Sigma X Europe MTF (MIC-code SGMU), Sigma X will enable participants to continue trading in EEA symbols only (excluding UK and Swiss) and will continue to operate its UK based trading venue Sigma X UK (MIC-code SGMX) for trading with the same market coverage as today.

Clearing Participants wishing to trade on Sigma X Europe MTF will need to have the following actions completed as soon as possible with EuroCCP:

·         Statement of Authority signed

·         Netting set up agreed

·         Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) confirmed

·         Successful testing undertaken

Further information on membership applications, client testing and transition arrangements can be found at EuroCCP’s EU based venues & Brexit web page.

Should you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Source: EuroCCP.

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