FX Trading - Matching API

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NOTE: LSEG has reviewed our ongoing technology programmes and determined that we will deliver better outcomes for you by making some modifications to our approach. This is so we can best meet your needs in the coming years. 

Changes will be made to our APIs and associated documentation over the next few months reflecting the programme changes communicated on 2 December 2024. For any clarifications please email FXTAM@lseg.com.  

 

The FX Trading - Matching API supports the FIX protocol version 5.0 SP2. The API includes a specific set of FIX messages, constituent tags, and associated workflows that are supported by the FX Trading - Matching API.

The main workflows covered are:

  • Order submission
  • Order negotiation
  • Order execution
  • Order Cancellation/Amendment

 

Updates

6 February 2025

The following documents have been updated alongside the new NDF Matching functional release into CDS to reflect NDF Matching only functionality.

8 January 2025

2 December 2024

  • Communication to all clients about changes to the programme. Note added to top of page.

2 September 2024

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25 Jun 2024

  • FX Trading API Specification (FIX 5.0 SP2)

24 June 2024

  • LSEG FX Venues Colo Connectivity Technical Deployment Guide

14 June 2024

  • FX Trading API Specification (FIX 5.0 SP2)
  • Common FIX Descriptions and Messages

13 June 2024

  • LSEG FX Matching Venues Connectivity Options Guide
  • LSEG FX Venues Colo Connectivity Technical Deployment Guide

16 May 2024

15 March 2024

15 January 2024

  • The Early Integration Development (EID) environment has been discontinued, customers should develop in the Client Development Service (CDS) environment

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