{"id":3433,"date":"2021-08-26T14:25:38","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/?p=3433"},"modified":"2021-08-26T14:25:38","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T14:25:38","slug":"transforming-service-delivery-for-equiteq-2","status":"publish","type":"case-studies","link":"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/en-us\/case-studies\/transforming-service-delivery-for-equiteq-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Investment banking giant Equiteq streamlines operations with tailored trading platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Equiteq, a leading global M&#038;A specialist, faced a complex challenge as it rapidly expanded. Operating across eight domestic exchanges and with a UK subsidiary trading on electronic exchanges throughout Europe, the company\u2019s numerous pricing systems across various equity derivatives meant traders lost valuable time switching between platforms to secure the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.version1.com\/data-strategy-platforms-and-governance\/\">data<\/a>. Equiteq needed a way to streamline this process and boost efficiency to ensure its team could make rapid, informed decisions in its fast-paced market.<\/p>\n<p>Juggling platforms was not only inefficient for Equiteq\u2019s traders but could negatively impact trading outcomes and client results. Equiteq envisioned a unified solution: a single interface that provides comprehensive trade and market data to transform the firm\u2019s operations.<\/p>\n<p>Equiteq turned to Version 1 for help. We have vast experience delivering customised technology solutions and worked tirelessly to understand the nuances of Equiteq\u2019s operations. Based in Belfast, our team maintained daily check-ins with Equiteq\u2019s Chicago-based stakeholders. We whiteboarded requirements and translated them into user stories in the form of Jira tickets, developing them in a series of two-week sprints. In just seven months, the project went from inception to initial design to the first live trade.<\/p>\n<p>We designed a comprehensive, future-proof trading platform, collaborating closely with Equiteq\u2019s team to spec a solution that would suit its business needs and deliver the 100% pricing accuracy the firm craved. The solution would need to include features like low-latency data access for lightning-fast reactions, advanced trading algorithms to automate and optimise trades, and integrated order management for seamless execution.<\/p>\n<p>Equiteq\u2019s new platform delivers real-time insights, giving traders an edge in a competitive market. Its intuitive interface saves valuable time, and the system is designed to handle future expansion. Traders can now act decisively with the most up-to-date information, a benefit that resonates directly with the bottom line.<\/p>\n<h2><b>Outcomes<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Developed a unified data API for centralised real-time market information<\/li>\n<li>Migrated 70+ pricing models to ensure accuracy<\/li>\n<li>Implemented a high-performance trading system for optimal speed<\/li>\n<li>Built-in flexibility for future expansion to other asset classes<\/li>\n<li>Provided ongoing support and knowledge transfer for long-term benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are trusted by leading global brands to deliver IT services and solutions which drive success. 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