Qatar Stock Exchange Releases New Electronic Trading System in Partnership with LSEG

Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) launched Tuesday a new and high-performing trading platform built on the same advanced technology used by many global capital markets, as part of its strategic plan aimed at transforming Doha into a leading investment hub in the region.

The new trading platform provides innovative, and scalable solutions that align with the advanced financial market technologies utilized by London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG).

These technologies encompass trading services, market data, data analytics, and market surveillance. All these solutions operate on a unified framework, sharing the same technological infrastructure, data architecture, and software engineering methodology.

This achievement represents a significant leap forward in developing the QSE by establishing the foundations to achieve international recognition in accordance with the best practices and global standards.

The launch of the new advanced trading platform aligns with the strategic vision of the State of Qatar, which aims to develop the Qatari financial market and achieve investment diversification.

Global Head of Cross-Asset and Market Infrastructure, London Stock Exchange Group, John Walker-Robertson said: "We are proud to collaborate with the Qatar Stock Exchange to successfully implement our state-of-the-art and innovative trading infrastructure. The new infrastructure leverages industry-standard FIX messaging and offers a wide range of features aligned to global best practices and standards."

The newly launched trading platform offers a range of capabilities, including the provision of services to the derivatives market and facilitating Initial Public Offerings (IPOs). With these added functionalities, QSE is now able to offer a broader range of investment opportunities to its stakeholders.

(Source: QNA)