Become a participant by completing the three steps below.
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Step 1
It's Easy to Qualify
Applicants must be either:
- an EEA regulated investment firm, or
- credit institution, or a firm believed to be a suitable applicant by BATS including (without limit) UCITS management companies and members of regulated markets.
In addition, applicants need to be able to
- clear trades at the EMCF (i.e. CCP).
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Step 2
Just a Little Paperwork
Now that you qualify, fill out and sign the following two forms and e-mail them to BATS for review.
- BATS Participant Agreement - regulatory contract between BATS and participants
- The BATS Participant Application Form is located in the back of the Participant Manual, this form is used to obtain general connectivity and contact information.
Email: ParticipantServicesEurope@batstrading.com For further information, please see the BATS Participant Manual which includes policies, procedures and technology used by BATS and the BATS Trading Limited Rule Book.
For more information on Step #1 or Step #2, please contact Participant Services at +44 207 012 8902 or ParticipantServicesEurope@batstrading.com.
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Step 3
Get Connected
The paperwork is done! Now it's time to connect to BATS. The following technical specifications are available to help new participants get connected:
- BATS Connectivity Manual - network connectivity options
- BATS FIX Specification - orders using FIX format
- BATS PITCH Specification - direct market data feed
If you trade via a service bureau (e.g. BRASS, Fidessa, Lava, Sterling etc.), contact your representative and ask them to add BATS as a destination to your account.
After your connection to BATS is established, you'll place your first trade to verify the clearing. Then, you're ready to enjoy the low-cost, high-speed trading BATS provides.
Please contact the Trade Desk at TradeDeskEurope@batstrading.com or +44 207 012 8901 for more information on Step #3.