ATFX Connect Review: The Institution-Centric Broker

ATFX Connect is the UK trading name of AT Global Markets (UK) Limited. It is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and offers bespoke liquidity products to its clients. Unlike other ATFX markets, it serves institutional clients only, with its customers including hedge funds, banks, asset managers, brokers, fintech firms, and high-net-worth individuals. Also, ATFX Connect offers bespoke services designed to meet each client’s specific trading needs. Its stated goal is to facilitate access to various asset classes for institutional clients.

ATFX Connect provides bespoke liquidity services in Spot FX, Precious Metals and CFD’s via FIX API, GUI, WEB TRADER or BRIDGE configuration.

ATFX Connect accounts

There are three types of accounts available to ATFX Connect customers:

• Agency Account:  Agency account is a single platform through which clients are able to leverage various credit facilities and connect with Tier 1 Bank and Non-Bank providers directly in the market.
• Margin Account: The Margin Account connects customers to liquidity through tier 1 banks and non-bank liquidity providers. The margin account allows clients who want to deposit margin with ATFX to do so, and it also offers liquidity to T1 banks and non-bank suppliers.
• Bridge Account: Clients who use the Bridge Account have access to liquidity in Spot FX, Precious Metals, and CFDs.

Services

ATFX Connect offers multiple Prime of Prime services, including P&L blotter, Risk Management tools, a choice between a GUI or API, and full STP.

Risk Management: ATFX Connect offers its clients a host of tools and dedicated experts to help them manage their risk exposure. This includes support for real-time account management and offering low latency connections to minimize risk

Tailored Liquidity: Institutions can realize their full revenue potential through ATFX Connect’s worldwide market access and tailored liquidity solutions for multiple assets.

Data Feeds: The data feeds provided by ATFX Connect are an extensive market data solution that includes executable pricing and real-time data sourced from the world’s most prominent exchanges. In order to determine and provide a proprietary derived price, it uses a proprietary FX and CFD price feed that is generated in real-time from original licensed sources.