The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Technology Services are designed to provide businesses the necessary tools and support they need to effectively position themselves at the forefront of trading technology while enjoying cost saving benefits that can be derived from shared infrastructure. NGX offers dedicated support during normal business hours as well as tailored services based on your business needs.
The NGX Testing Services support the interface between client applications and NGX trading and information systems. With the testing service, clients are able to successfully carry out FIX certification testing and other Ad-hoc tests based on specific needs.
To find out more, please send a mail to marketdata@ngxgroup.com and contactcenter@ngxgroup.com
Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) offers market participants various connectivity services, ranging from Virtual Private Networks to Internet-based options. NGX array of connectivity services are designed for users across the board. See how you can connect to the NGX through one or more of the connectivity channels described below.
NGX effectively delivers high-quality market data to consumers and data vendors. We offer different ways to access Real-time, Delayed and End of Day data to ensure we can meet the unique needs of your firm. You may source Real-Time Data directly from the NGX platform using the FIX Protocol or indirectly through one of our Market Data Vendors.
Our trading engine provides customers with dedicated point-to-point connections for market data and trading activity. Customers with their own trading and information systems can connect directly to the NGX platform, where data is continuously pushed out to the customers during the trading day. Please view our specification documents below.
The NGX Application Programming Interface (API) has been developed to cater to the growing demand for cost effective data delivery alternative to the Financial Information eXchange (FIX) protocol. Our API Infrastructure is available to a range of developers for the display of Real Time, Delayed or End of Day data on Websites, Wallboards and other Web-friendly applications.
Our API is easy to integrate into any website or portal and is available in JSON and XML format; see Market Data pricelist for annual subscription charges. Details on how to register and available data products can be found on the NGX API Website (https://marketdataapiv3.ngxgroup.com/).
The Nigerian Exchange Virtual Private Network (X-VPN) is a fully managed virtual private network providing real-time, virtual access, low-latency electronic connectivity to The Exchange’s trading platform over all asset classes to the Broker/Dealer community. The X-VPN service is an innovative, and secure connection that gives brokers access to the Trading Platform remotely.
In addition, The Exchange provides the Broker Dealer community with remote management and support service for the network.
Why go with the X-VPN Service?
- The architecture provides Broker/Dealers with a completely innovative and secure connection with no single point of failure or potential for message bottlenecks.
- The knowledge and expertise of how the Automated Trading System (ATS) integrates with XVPN enables our dedicated team of technical professionals to investigate and resolve trading and technical issues quickly by working closely with all parties concerned.
- The X-VPN is reliable and ensures high availability and optimal performance.
- The service will provide seamless and high availability (HA) connectivity to the trading platform.
To find out more, please send a mail to contactcenter@ngxgroup.com and marketdata@ngxgroup.com
The Nigerian Exchange Network (X-NET) is a fully managed private financial network providing real-time, low-latency electronic connectivity to The Exchange’s trading platform over all asset classes to the Broker/Dealer community. In addition, The Exchange provides the Broker Dealer community with remote management and support service for the network and the components of the trading workstation.
To find out more, please send a mail to contactcenter@ngxgroup.com and marketdata@ngxgroup.com
With Direct Market Access (DMA), Trading License Holders are able to access the market using an Order Management System provided by a Certified Independent Software Vendor. With your business at the forefront of trading technology, you can provide the necessary flexibility for customers and investors to access Market Data and trade from anywhere in the world.