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NEW YORK – October 3, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the global financial markets, today announces the launch of Blotter, a pioneering data visualization tool designed in partnership with GreenKey. Blotter leverages GreenKey’s industry-leading Natural Language Processing (NLP) engine to enable financial market participants to convert their OTC voice quotes into a structured data feed.

“Trading desks are always striving for faster execution, more efficient communications, and streamlined settlement and reporting processes, all of which are being transformed by AI-powered Natural Language Processing,” said Bob Santella, CEO of IPC. “IPC and GreenKey are uniquely positioned to deliver this new technology.”

Blotter enables users to voice populate forms and applications on their desktops through dictation. Compliance workflows are also accelerated, as Blotter allows users to search through structured data to reconstruct trades instead of manually listening to audio files.

“Millions of voice quotes are generated every day over IPC’s communications platform. We are working hard to unlock this market data by structuring it with our patented NLP,” said Anthony Tassone, CEO of GreenKey. “Blotter is an application that digitizes voice trading, enabling better analyzation and automation of workflows.”

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Learn more at ipc.com.

About GreenKey

GreenKey Technologies (GK) is the creator of a patented speech recognition (ASR) and natural language processing (NLP) platform that recognizes complex jargon across real-time audio and text sources and transforms them into actionable insights. GK converts disparate communications streams into structured data tools that help banks, trading firms and emergency services operators automate complex workflows. Based in Chicago with offices in New York and London, GK is the premier insights recognition solution for over-the-counter trading desks. For more information, please visit greenkeytech.com.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projection and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – September 25, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, today announces a major expansion of its Connexus Cloud platform in Canada. IPC is now directly connected to some of the country’s largest marketplaces and regulatory bodies, such as:

• Canadian Securities Exchange
• MATCHNow
• NEO Exchange
• Omega ATS
• TMX Group

“The strength of IPC’s network ecosystem-as-a-service is not only technological but also strategic,” said Mike Smith, Director of Global Exchange Relations Management. “These new venues give traders an even deeper reach into global capital markets through Connexus’ high-speed bandwidth and reliability, and we’re particularly proud to see continued growth in such an important market as Canada.”

Connexus Cloud is an unparalleled multi-cloud solution for the global financial markets. By providing and integrating private and hybrid clouds, and enabling secure access to over 550 public clouds, Connexus Cloud empowers, rather than limits, the use of cloud for secure, high-performance data and voice communications. The Connexus Cloud multi-cloud platform links together the global capital markets. Sell-side firms, buy-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, liquidity venues, energy firms, trade lifecycle providers, and market-data as well as clearing and settlement firms, are all interconnected in an ecosystem of more than 6,400 capital market participants across 750 cities in 60 countries across the globe.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

New York – September 24, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for financial market participants, announced today the company has increased its position to 37 in the Top 100 global providers of financial technology on the 2019 IDC FinTech Rankings. IPC has moved up from its 2018 ranking, demonstrating the continued success of its dynamic offerings in the financial services community.

“Our steadfast presence on the IDC FinTech Rankings, side by side with the global financial community’s best solutions providers, reflects IPC’s enduring focus on client satisfaction, and our commitment to advancing their businesses around the world,” said Bob Santella, Chief Executive Officer, IPC.

IPC has a wide array of products and solutions that powers the financial markets globally. These offerings include Connexus Cloud, a private, highly secure and scalable extranet that enables communication and information exchange among capital markets participants, as well as IPC’s industry-leading Unigy platform for unified communications and applications.

“Being named in the IDC FinTech Rankings is a significant accomplishment, demonstrating a provider’s commitment to the success of its financial institution clients,” states Marc DeCastro, Research Director at IDC Financial Insights. “The IDC FinTech Rankings, now in its 16th year, is the global standard list of fintech providers to the industry, and we congratulate the 2019 winners.”

The annual IDC FinTech Rankings has become an important measure of the health and direction of technology in the industry and the emergence of innovative solutions from new players. In addition, the IDC FinTech Rankings serves as a critical tool for financial services institutions to use during strategic planning and to review whenever they consider new investments in third-party solutions. IDC Financial Insights publishes a comprehensive report about the year’s findings that is available to view or download here.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Learn more at https://www.ipc.com/

 

About IDC Financial Insights
IDC Financial Insights assists financial service businesses and IT leaders, as well as the suppliers who serve them, in making more effective technology decisions by providing accurate, timely, and insightful fact-based research and consulting services. Staffed by senior analysts with decades of industry experience, our global research analyzes and advises on business and technology issues facing the banking, insurance, and securities and investments industries. International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology market. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology, media, research, and events company. For more information, please visit www.idc.com/financial, email info@idc-fi.com, or call 508-620-5533.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projection and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

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IPC, a leading provider of communications and networking solutions for the financial markets, and Cloud9 Technologies (“Cloud9”), a leader in cloud-based communications, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square today.

IPC CEO Bob Santella and Cloud9 CEO Gerald Starr will together ring the Closing Bell in honor of their historic work on an advanced, open voice trading and collaboration solution that is set to transform the global financial markets.

“It is an honor to commemorate our firms’ next-generation cloud-based voice communication solution at this celebratory bell-ringing,” said Bob Santella, CEO of IPC.  “Cloud9 and IPC are paving the way to become the platform of choice for the rapidly changing financial and trading communities.”

“In recognition of the global trading community of which IPC and Cloud9 are proud to be a part, we are joining together to celebrate the transformation in voice trading that we are empowering,” said Gerald Starr, CEO of Cloud9.  “We are creating significant value for the industry overall by enabling a path to a cloud-based infrastructure and unified communication across channels.”

The companies’ integrated cloud-based service unites Cloud9’s C9 Trader™ voice communications and analytics platform, IPC’s Unigy™ trading communications platform and the Connexus™ Cloud financial ecosystem, providing the global trading community with a unified solution for endpoint connectivity, mobility, advanced data analytics and business continuity planning. Users and firms have access to one of the broadest worldwide communities of financial markets comprising top-tier buy-side and sell-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, trade life-cycle providers and other key market participants.

WHERE:

 Nasdaq MarketSite — 4 Times Square — 43rd & Broadway — Broadcast Studio

WHEN:

Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. ET 

CONTACTS:

IPC Media Contact:

Drew Pierson

Finn Partners

+1 212 529 4810

Drew.Pierson@finnpartners.com

Cloud9 Technologies Media Contact:

P.J. Kinsella

Paragon PR for Cloud9

+1 973 255 7153

pj@paragonpr.com

Nasdaq MarketSite Media Contact:
Bianca Fata
(646) 441-5073
bianca.fata@nasdaq.com

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About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit IPC.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

About Cloud9 Technologies

Cloud9 Technologies is the leading voice communication and analytics platform designed for the unique needs of the financial markets. Cloud9 developed a solution that harnesses the voice communication talk path for the trading floor of the future – offering more functionality and analytic insight than legacy hardware at a fraction of the cost. Cloud9 connects counterparties across all asset classes via a cloud-based communication platform that eliminates the infrastructure and expense associated with legacy hardware and telecommunication-based solutions, with front-office focused data and transcription, purpose-built for the financial markets. For more information, visit: www.c9tec.com.

About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today’s global capital markets. As the creator of the world’s first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to approximately 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $14 trillion. To learn more, visit: http://business.nasdaq.com.

NEW YORK, August 22, 2019 – IPC, a leading provider of communications and networking solutions for the financial markets, and Cloud9 Technologies (“Cloud9”), a leader in cloud-based communications, are working together to offer an advanced, open voice trading and collaboration solution. The integrated cloud-based service unites Cloud9’s C9 Trader™ voice communications and analytics platform, IPC’s Unigy™ trading communications platform and the Connexus™ Cloud financial ecosystem.

This agreement will provide the global trading community with a unified solution for endpoint connectivity, mobility, advanced data analytics and business continuity planning. Users and firms will have access to one of the broadest worldwide communities of financial markets comprising top-tier buy-side and sell-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, trade life-cycle providers and other key market participants.

Benefits of integrating these award-winning services for the global financial community include:

• Seamless access to one of the world’s most expansive voice trading communities
• Ease of transition to a cloud or hybrid environment
• Holistic data records and enhanced analytics capabilities
• Flexible subscription-based pricing that includes global end-to-end support
• Integration and interoperability with third-party workflow tools

“Our next-generation voice communication solution paves the way for Cloud9 and IPC to become the platform of choice for the financial and trading communities,” said Bob Santella, CEO of IPC. “By working together, we are delivering a range of voice solutions that meet all end-user needs and address the demands of a rapidly changing marketplace.”

“This agreement and the complementary nature of IPC’s and Cloud9’s businesses create significant value for the industry at large,” said Gerald Starr, CEO of Cloud9. “By working with IPC to deliver this transformative integrated solution, we’re enabling firms to build smarter, more profitable and compliant business relationships.”

“We were early investors of Cloud9 because we recognized the transformation on the horizon in voice trading,” said David Hudson, Global Co-Head, Digital & Platform Services, J.P. Morgan.  “This partnership will provide the trading community at large a seamless upgrade and path to a cloud-based infrastructure — necessary steps to create a unified communications system across channels.”

In a major step forward, clients of both firms now have the option to select best-of-breed voice collaboration, telephony, data and compliance tools, creating a platform for more dynamic and efficient product development.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit IPC.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

About Cloud9 Technologies

Cloud9 Technologies is the leading voice communication and analytics platform designed for the unique needs of the financial markets. Cloud9 developed a solution that harnesses the voice communication talk path for the trading floor of the future – offering more functionality and analytic insight than legacy hardware at a fraction of the cost. Cloud9 connects counterparties across all asset classes via a cloud-based communication platform that eliminates the infrastructure and expense associated with legacy hardware and telecommunication-based solutions, with front-office focused data and transcription, purpose-built for the financial markets. For more information, visit: www.c9tec.com.

NEW YORK – July 25, 2019 –  IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, today announces it has joined as a member of the Financial Information Forum. FIF offers members insight into front office, back office, technology and market data implementation issues impacting the securities industry, and will help IPC become better informed in customer network needs across the order lifecycle.

“IPC is deeply embedded in our customers’ businesses and constantly endeavors to enhance our overall value proposition by building on our on-going strategic initiatives,” said Jeffrey Britell, Vice President of Global Network Services, IPC. “We are joining the Financial Information Forum, the premier forum to address the implementation of industry trading connectivity initiatives, so that IPC can continue to give traders and financial firms the insight needed in a dynamic and changing market environment.”

FIF’s membership includes decision makers at broker-dealers, exchanges and vendors all seeking and sharing industry perspective on network implementation issues. Meanwhile, IPC’s flagship financial ecosystem, Connexus, consists of over 6,400 market participant locations in 700 cities around the world, providing access to industry-leading partners and providers. As a transformative, worldwide network provider, IPC closely aligns with industry bodies, including not just FIF, but FINRA, FIA and other vital regulatory authorities.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

About the Financial Information Forum

The Financial Information Forum (FIF) addresses the issues that impact the financial information industry, from real-time decision support through securities processing. FIF provides a collaborative environment for subscribers to benefit from technology, regulatory, and market innovations. Financial institutions, vendors, and exchanges are encouraged to join the FIF, which serves as a focal point for coordination and communication on behalf of the industry. More information is available on the FIF website at www.fif.com.

 Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – July 11, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for financial market participants, continues to break Waters Rankings records with its recent win in the ‘Best Trading Floor Communication System Provider’ category. This marks the fourteenth time that IPC has been selected for this prestigious honor, holding the record for most wins in a single category in the awards program’s 17-year history. IPC has won for Unigy, its flagship solution.

“We are honored that, year after year, our Unigy platform is recognized by industry leaders, customers and partners,” said Bob Santella, Chief Executive Officer of IPC. “As the industry continues to evolve, we are consistently designing new solutions and developing our offerings to meet the evolving needs of financial organizations. Unigy is a prime example of our focus on making the trading environment more efficient and productive through a unified communications solution.”

Unigy is a widely adopted, secure, compliant, end-to-end solution purpose-built to address the specific needs of the global regulated financial markets community. Unigy has experienced robust growth in installations over the past year and seamlessly interoperates with IPC’s Connexus financial ecosystem -consisting of over 6,400 market participant locations in 700 cities around the world – with access to other industry-leading partners and providers.

“Innovative solutions are crucial in today’s fast-paced trading environment,” said Anthony Malakian, editor-in-chief of WatersTechnology Group. “IPC continues to maintain a high standard of achievement and respect among industry peers, evidenced by its consistent presence in the Waters Rankings.”

The Waters Rankings are the annual readers’ choice awards of Waters Magazine, which recognize the combined leadership of technological capabilities and human expertise in various categories. Qualified voters participating in the Waters rankings are from buy- and sell-side firms as well as exchanges and interdealer brokers.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit IPC.com and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

NEW YORK – July 2, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for the financial markets community, announces today that IPC Connexus Cloud users can now access ZOOZBIT, a blockchain-based crypto financial services ecosystem. ZOOZBIT combines a traditional licensed bank, multi-asset exchange, and a variety of advanced cryptocurrency services.

“With the addition of ZOOZBIT to our vast Connexus Cloud ecosystem, we are continuing to empower financial markets participants in the growing digital currency market with access to a secure, 360-degree digital assets exchange” said Mike Smith, Director of Global Exchange Relations Management, IPC.

The world’s top financial institutions rely on IPC’s Connexus Cloud platform for trade execution, order routing, market data delivery, and accessing trade lifecycle services, while ZOOZBIT unites the fragmented cryptocurrency landscape enabling seamless transitions between cryptocurrencies and fiat currency, and vice versa. This joint end-to-end solution is supported by IPC’s community of over 6,400 global financial market participants.

“Both IPC and ZOOZBIT share the same passion and vision in building not only a product but also an ecosystem for any digital assets under one roof,” said Dror David, Founder and CEO, ZOOZBIT. “I’m confident IPC’s global community of market participants will find that ZOOZBIT enables widespread crypto-digital asset adoption in their individual portfolios.”

IPC’s collaboration with ZOOZBIT joins several cryptocurrency and blockchain initiatives the firm has undertaken in the past year to address growing customer interest in institutional-grade cryptocurrency surveillance and trading options.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to help make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Visit ipc.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter (@IPC_Systems_Inc).

About ZOOZBIT

ZOOZBIT is the 360° hybrid financial ecosystem. Developed by a group of Fintech experts with vast institutional experience in the development of technological solutions for the global financial industry, including Banks, Prop Trading, Hedge Funds, HFT firms, and Brokerages, ZOOZBIT owns and operates the BITZONEX platform, which is an online-based professional trading platform that hosts every major cryptocurrency and cryptographic token and FX on the market. BITZONEX is the most comprehensive platform out there, containing multiple trading and exchanging arenas both for institutional and end-users alike. Some of BITZONEX’s exclusive features include Crypto-2-Crypto, Crypto-2-Fiat, REPO market, Electronic-OTC with dark pool and P2P block trade, algorithmic trading, Guru-trading for assets managers, ETF creation & trading, a private social network with news & media channels and much more.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

New York – June 12, 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for financial market participants, today announced its Connexus Cloud platform was named the winner in the “Best High Performance Network Services” category in the prestigious TradingTech Insight Awards — North America 2019.

“Connexus Cloud allows firms anywhere in the world to trade faster and achieve greater agility, productivity and efficiency,” said Bob Santella, Chief Executive Officer of IPC. “This award is a testament of the industry’s recognition that IPC’s long-term strategic vision and continuous technological investments in Connexus Cloud provide our customers with a tremendous competitive global advantage.”

Connexus Cloud is an unparalleled multi-cloud solution for the global financial markets. By providing and integrating private and hybrid clouds, and enabling secure access to over 550 public clouds, Connexus Cloud empowers, rather than limits, the use of cloud for secured, guaranteed, high-performance data and voice communications. The Connexus Cloud multi-cloud platform links together the global capital markets. Sell-side firms, buy-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, liquidity venues, energy firms, trade lifecycle providers, and market-data as well as clearing and settlement firms, are all interconnected in an ecosystem of more than 6,400 capital market participants across 750 cities in 60 countries across the globe.

Produced by A-Team, the TradingTech Insight Awards — North America emphasize operational and product excellence in financial trading technology, and reflect the different challenges facing market practitioners and suppliers as they seek to develop trading and data solutions for the rapidly changing North American marketplace. The shortlist was selected by the TradingTech Advisory Board, as well as A-Team’s editorial team, with the winner chosen by the TradingTech Insight readership. This announcement comes on the heels of IPC winning “Best Cloud-Based Trading Environment” at the TradingTech Insight Awards Europe 2019 in February.

About the TradingTech Insight Awards

The TradingTech Insight Awards celebrate operational and product excellence in financial trading technology. This edition of the awards focuses particularly on technology solutions that cover North America and reflect the different challenges facing the numerous market practitioners and suppliers as they endeavor to develop trading and data solutions in the rapidly changing marketplace.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Learn more at https://www.ipc.com/

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.

Hong Kong – 11 June 2019 – IPC, a leading global provider of secure, compliant communications and networking solutions for financial market participants, today announced it will be attending the Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC), presented by WatersTechnology and FISD at Ritz Carlton Hong Kong, 11-12 June 2019.

As one of the leading financial information events in Asia, the conference is a renowned incubator for technology, data and information allowing innovative finance practitioners to share the latest updates in data strategy and technology innovations. The event will feature an exhibition, interactive round tables, interactive sessions and networking events with 350 delegates and 45 industry leading speakers. Key highlights include topics such as cloud data aggregation and distribution, AI and alt data as well as data management and regulation.

IPC’s Connexus Cloud is a high-performance financial markets cloud solution for data, voice, and enterprise communications and compliance. The dynamic platform integrates sell-side and buy-side firms, inter-dealer brokers, liquidity venues, energy firms, trade lifecycle services, market data and clearing + settlement firms, connecting more than 6,400 capital market participants across 750 cities in 60 countries across the globe.

IPC has offices throughout the Asia Pacific region, including Beijing, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Melbourne, Mumbai, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney, Taipei, and Tokyo.

About IPC

IPC is a technology and service leader powering the global financial markets. We help clients anticipate change and solve problems, setting the standard with industry expertise, exceptional service and comprehensive technology. With a customer-first mentality, IPC brings together one of the largest and most diverse global financial ecosystems spanning all asset classes and market participants. As the enabler of this ecosystem, IPC empowers the community to interact, transact and react to market changes and challenges, and we collaborate with our customers to make them secure, productive, compliant and connected. Learn more at https://www.ipc.com/

About FISD

 FISD is a neutral forum that has served the financial information industry for 25 years. Our 200+ global member companies recognize that market data distribution and efficient trade execution require a high level of consistent and predictable service – all of which are dependent on the close cooperation of many independent organizations and systems. Industry stakeholders support FISD as the forum of choice to identify and resolve the business and technical issues that affect the administration, distribution and utilization of market data.

About WatersTechnology

 WatersTechnology has, since 1983, provided insight on technology and data that investment banks, exchanges, asset managers and hedge funds use to manage their day-to-day operations. Coverage spans the whole spectrum of financial technology, from security, data, regulation and compliance, to competitive analysis, organisational and business change. Each of these topics is covered in depth through a global series of events, including summits, awards, briefings, webinars and roundtables.

Certain statements contained in this press release may be forward-looking statements. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should” or “will” or similar terminology. Any forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.