ICE Offers Access to Blue Ocean Technologies' Real-Time After Hours US Equity Data Feed

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology and market infrastructure, announced that Blue Ocean Technologies (BOT), a unique capital markets Fintech focused on global afterhours trading, will provide its real-time data feed for U.S. equities trading during Asian business hours on the ICE Consolidated Feed.

Through the partnership, ICE will provide its clients accesss to the Blue Ocean ATS trading platform for after–hours trading in US equities from 8:00 pm – 4:00 am EST, further driving development within the 24-hour global equities trading sector.

Amanda Hindlian, President of Fixed Income and Data Services at ICE, said: "With so many Asian companies now listed on U.S. exchanges, and investors needing access to U.S. liquidity, it's exciting to bring greater transparency to our customers throughout the region. The Blue Ocean ATS meets a unique need in global equity trading and is a perfect match for the global distribution and connectivity network that we offer."

Matt Horisk, Chief Operating Officer at Blue Ocean Technologies, said: "As we work to deliver on our mission of offering real-time access to U.S. equity trading and market data during Asian hours, working with companies like ICE allows us to provide our data to the broadest possible market in a short amount of time. With its leading global distribution and connectivity offering, the ICE Consolidated Feed gives us the reach we need to continue growing in countries throughout Asia, while providing us with a robust and reliable platform for delivering our data in key financial markets around the world."

ICE is increasing focusing on Asian market. Last December, the company announced the expansion of the ICE Global Network in the Asia Pacific region, with new access centers in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Tokyo. This followed a significant investment in the region and brings ICE's network and managed services offerings to parity with other global financial centers in the U.S. and Europe.