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What Information Should Clients Provide When Applying for FIX API?

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FXTRADING.com offers FIX API solutions for institutional clients and professional traders. To properly evaluate your FIX API application, we require comprehensive information about your business and trading operations.

Please provide the following details when applying:

Business Information

  • Legal company name and registration details

  • Company address and jurisdiction of incorporation

  • Regulatory licenses and authorizations (if applicable)

  • Company website and years in operation

  • Corporate structure and ownership information

Trading Profile

  • Average monthly trading volume (in lots or USD)

  • Number of active trading clients

  • Types of instruments primarily traded (forex, metals, indices, etc.)

  • Typical trading patterns (scalping, day trading, algorithmic, etc.)

  • Current trading platforms and technology infrastructure

Technical Capabilities

  • Technical team composition and experience with FIX protocol

  • Previous FIX API integration experience

  • Intended use of FIX API (order execution, market data, or both)

  • Preferred FIX protocol version (4.2, 4.4, etc.)

  • Expected message throughput and connectivity requirements

Business Plan

  • Growth projections for trading volumes over the next 12-24 months

  • Target client demographics and markets

  • Marketing strategies and client acquisition plans

  • Value proposition and competitive advantages

Security and Risk Management

  • Risk management frameworks and procedures

  • Security measures for protecting trading infrastructure

  • Disaster recovery and business continuity plans

  • Compliance policies and AML/KYC procedures

Additional Requirements

  • Audited financial statements (last 2 years if available)

  • Business plan or executive summary

  • Technical specification of your trading system

  • Sample of trading statistics from current operations

To apply for FIX API access, please send a detailed email with the above information to [email protected]. Our institutional sales team will review your application and respond within 3-5 business days to discuss the next steps or request additional information.

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