Counterparties will have the ability to send and receive net present values via SQX. The counter party receiving the quote will initially request the quote from his secure SQX page. The corresponding sending party will see the request on their SQX page. The system is a secure pricing environment that utilizes Internet technology and sophisticated database design. We make certain that your operations are made more efficient, eliminating transcription errors and that your productivity is enhanced.

The SQX Swap delivery system is fast, secure and efficient

• Does away with time wasting phone calls and faxes
• Eliminates errors caused by miscommunication
• Supplies previous quote for validation
• Maintains a historical database for audit purposes
• Prices can be entered manually or by an FTP file

The Benefits of using the SQX

SQX automates communication
SQX provides worldwide electronic communication of security evaluations between pricing analysts, broker/dealers and custodians. The system eliminates redundant phone calls, lost faxes and miscommunication between fund accounting operations and the broker/dealer community. By utilizing SQX there will be error free, secure and confidential communication between security evaluation providers and users of the information.

SQX reduces costs
SQX provides worldwide electronic communication of security evaluations between pricing analysts, broker/dealers and custodians. The system eliminates redundant phone calls, lost faxes and miscommunication between fund accounting operations and the broker/dealer community. By utilizing SQX there will be error free, secure and confidential communication between security evaluation providers and users of the information.

SQX is ideal for global pricing
SQX is convenient for clients who have overseas investments that require delivery of quotes from foreign broker/dealers. There are no additional costs for communication. Time differences do not present problems when prices are available globally. SQX is available anywhere there is access to a phone line and the Internet.

SQX integrates with your current system
SQX supports industry standard file layouts so that there is no need for redundant keying of evaluations into your current fund accounting system. We also provide customizable layouts for non-standard applications.

SQX requires no new hardware
Clients can access SQX with any computer that uses standard web browser technology.

How it works

Both Counterparties will be assigned a User Name and Password to log into their SQX web page. This site is a secure site making use of SSL encryption technology. The counter party receiving quotes, once logged in, can click on Edit Requests and input your identification numbers, designate a pricing counter party and indicate the frequency; daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly. The designated pricing counter party will see your requests on his SQX web page. He is asked to price these securities generally between 3:45pm and 4:15 Pm ET or when appropriate. When the NPV is priced, the requesting counter party will see them posted on the analyst web page. There are three ways of receiving these quotes; download them via a FTP file directly into your accounting system (file formats are available upon request), click on the download icon and download them into a spreadsheet or print the web page.

Swap request page