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Trading Technologies was established by Gary Kemp in 1994 in Frankfurt, Germany when electronic trading was in its infancy. TT's founder was one of the primary architects involved in developing Eurex, the German/Swiss electronic futures exchange. In 1996, TT relocated its headquarters to the location of the world's largest market for futures trading, Chicago. Today, Chicago continues to serve as the firm's corporate headquarters, housing 100% of the research and development efforts. To support a global client base, TT also has regional sales and support offices in New York, Stamford, Houston, London, Geneva, Frankfurt, Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney.

Timeline:

2010

June Trading Technologies Acquires TickIt Trading Systems
May Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Selects Trading Technologies’ Global Hosting Solution, TTNET™
April Trading Technologies and BM&FBOVESPA Agree to Expand TT’s Presence in Brazil

2009

December Trading Technologies and Mizuho Securities USA Inc. Expand Global Relationship
SEB and Trading Technologies Enter into Global Software and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement
September Trading Technologies Launches Autospreader® Strategy Engine
Trading Technologies Announces Launch of Connectivity to London Metal Exchange
July Trading Technologies CEO Responds to Crain’s Article
May Trading Technologies Announces Launch of Connectivity to New TOCOM Trading Platform
March Trading Technologies to Provide Connectivity to EBS
February Trading Technologies Launches X_TRADER® 7.6

2008

November Trading Technologies Connects to Spain’s MEFF Exchange
TT’s X_TRADER® Named Best Commodities Trading Platform for Second Consecutive Year
October J.P. Morgan and Trading Technologies Enter into Global Software Licensing and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement
Trading Technologies Launches Connectivity to Brazilian Exchange BM&FBOVESPA
March Trading Technologies to Launch Connectivity to Tokyo Financial Exchange
Trading Technologies' University Relations Program Adds 12 New Member Schools
Trading Technologies and Credit Suisse Enter Into Global Software Licensing and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement

2007

November Trading Technologies Launches Access to Chicago Climate Futures Exchange
Morgan Stanley and Trading Technologies Enter into Global Software and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement
October Trading Technologies Wins Lawsuit Against eSpeed
Trading Technologies Launches Hosted Connectivity to Sydney Futures Exchange via TTNET™ Hub in Singapore
August Trading Technologies Expands Connectivity Options in Asia with TOCOM and SGX
Trading Technologies Statement Regarding Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione News Release
July Trading Technologies to Launch Gateway to Mexican Derivatives Exchange
Fimat Expands Agreement with Trading Technologies to Target Europe and Asia
June FOW Magazine Names Trading Technologies’ X_TRADER® 7.4 “Technology Innovation of the Year”
Trading Technologies to Establish Connection to London Metal Exchange
BNP Paribas Commodity Futures and Trading Technologies Enter Into a Global Software Licensing and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement
Trading Technologies Expands Global Software Licensing and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement with Daiwa
Trading Technologies and AlphaMetrix form Strategic Alliance to Enhance Offering to Alternative Asset Managers
May UBS and Trading Technologies Enter Into Global Software Licensing and TTNET™ Distribution Agreement
Trading Technologies to Connect to Osaka Securities Exchange
April Trading Technologies Launches Gateway to Singapore Exchange; Opens New Asia/Pacific Headquarters and TTNET™ Hub in Singapore
March Trading Technologies Statement Regarding CQG News Release
Trading Technologies to Provide Connectivity to Spain’s MEFF Exchange
Trading Technologies to Enter Middle East and Extend Global Reach with Connection to Dubai Mercantile Exchange
February Trading Technologies Releases Connection to New Eurex High-Speed Data Feed
January Trading Technologies to Support Trading on NYBOT
4th Story Named TT Connected Partner
Trading Technologies Licenses Patents for MD Trader® Technology to Knight Capital Group's DTI; TT to Provide Futures Connectivity via TT FIX Adapter
Trading Technologies Opens New Office in Geneva

2006

December Trading Technologies and Refco/EasyScreen Settle Patent Dispute over MD Trader® Technology
November Trading Technologies Launches X_TRADER® 7.4 with Innovative Capabilities for Derivatives Traders
Strategy Runner Named TT Connected Partner
October Calyon Financial to Offer Connectivity to Asian Futures Exchanges via Trading Technologies
August Trading Technologies to Connect to Singapore Exchange and Launch TTNET™ Hub in Singapore
Trading Technologies Names Trade West Systems TT Edge Certified Partner
Trading Technologies Expands Global Software Licensing Agreement with Goldman Sachs
DTN ProphetX to Execute Trades Through Trading Technologies' Exchange Gateways via TT FIX Adapter
Trading Technologies Names Kestrel Technologies TT Edge Certified Partner
Trading Technologies to Connect X_TRADER® Platform to Borsa Italiana’s IDEM Market
July Bear Stearns to Provide Faster Futures Trade Execution and Enhanced System Stability Through New Hosting Agreement with Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies Opens Singapore Office
June HSBC Enters Into Global Software License/TTNET™ Agreement with Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies Opens Houston Office
Eze Castle Software Completes Electronic Trading Integration with Trading Technologies
May Trading Technologies Connects to Sydney Futures Exchange
Trading Technologies Launches Connection to ICAP's BrokerTec Platform
ABN AMRO Futures and Trading Technologies Enter into a Global Strategic Licensing Agreement
March Trading Technologies Wins ITA Lighthouse Award
TradeMaven and Trading Technologies Settle Lawsuit Over MD Trader® Technology
PFG, Inc. and Trading Technologies International, Inc. Resolve Electronic Trading Patent Dispute
Trading Technologies Announces Release of X_STUDY™ Charting and Analysis Software
Trading Technologies Opens New Office in Hong Kong
January Trade Exchange Network Limited Licenses Trading Technologies' MD Trader™ Patents
TT and NYFIX Settle Patent Lawsuit Over MD Trader™ Technology
Trading Technologies Announces Release of X_TRADER® 7 Trading Software

2005

December Trading Technologies Launches Online User Forum
November Man and Trading Technologies Settle Patent Dispute Over MD Trader™ Technology
Trading Technologies and Portware Integrate Portware EMS into TT's High-Speed Trading Platform
Trading Technologies and Orc Software to Deliver Expanded Exchange Connectivity to the Futures Industry
October SmartQuant Named TT Edge Certified Partner
September Deutsche Bank Enters Into Global Software Licensing Agreement with Trading Technologies
Trading Technologies Launches New Equalizer™ Order Entry Tool
Trading Technologies and TransMarket Settle Patent Dispute Over MD Trader™ Technology
August Strategy Runner to License Trading Technologies' Patented MD Trader™ Technology
Trading Technologies Announces Plans to Link X_TRADER® to Sydney Futures Exchange
Trading Technologies Opens New Tokyo Office
FFastfill and Trading Technologies Settle Patent Dispute Over MD Trader™ Technology
Trading Technologies Announces Settlement of Lawsuit with Strategy Runner
Rolfe & Nolan and TT Settle Patent Dispute Over MD Trader™ Technology
NinjaTrader Becomes First Firm to Join TT Partner Program
RTS and TT Settle Patent Dispute Over MD Trader™ Technology
July Trading Technologies Launches Live Trading of CBOE Futures Exchange Products on X_TRADER®
NinjaTrader to License Trading Technologies' Patented MD Trader™ Technology
Trading Technologies Launches Partner Program
June Trading Technologies Achieves NYMEX Certification and Prepares to Launch Connection on July 19
Calyon Financial Enters into a Strategic Software License Agreement with Trading Technologies
Advantage Futures Reaches Agreement with Trading Technologies Regarding MD Trader™ Patents
Trading Technologies to Open Tokyo Office
Trading Technologies Launches Trading via X_TRADER® Platform on Montréal Exchange
May Patsystems to License Trading Technologies' Patented MD Trader™ Technology
April Trading Technologies Awarded European Patent on MD Trader™
March CBOE Futures Exchange Announces Plans to Connect to Trading Technologies' FIX Gateway

2004

December TT’s Open Letter to the Futures Industry
November Trading Technologies Expands Functionality of X_TRADER® Pro with 28 Optional Add-On Components
UK Awards Two Patents to Trading Technologies on MD Trader™
October Trading Technologies International, Inc. and Kingstree Trading LLC Announce Settlement Agreement of Pending Lawsuit
Trading Technologies Passes IPE Conformance
Trading Technologies Recognized as 10th Fastest Growing Tech Company in Chicagoland by Deloitte & Touche
September Trading Technologies International, Inc. and Goldenberg, Hehmeyer & Co. Announce Settlement Agreement of Pending Lawsuit
Trading Technologies Selected #3 Best Place to Work in Chicago Area by Chicago Magazine
August Q&A Regarding TT Patents
Trading Technologies Awarded Patents on MD Trader™
Montréal Exchange to Connect to Trading Technologies' X_TRADER® Platform
Trading Technologies Releases FIX Gateway
June Trading Technologies Releases Navigator™, a Smart Order Routing Tool for X_TRADER® Pro
May Trading Technologies Reports 2003 Financial Results
March Trading Technologies to Connect to IntercontinentalExchange™ Energy Markets
Trading Technologies Supplies X_TRADER® Platform to Chicago Mercantile Exchange's GLOBEX® Learning Center
February ICAP's BrokerTec and TT Announce Plans to Launch an Alternative Execution Marketplace for US Treasury Benchmark Issues

2003

December Trading Technologies and Eurex Announce Software Deal
November Trading Technologies Launches New Logo and Website
October Trading Technologies Recognized as One of Chicagoland's Fastest Growing Tech Companies by Deloitte & Touche
September Trading Technologies Passes e-cbot® Certification
August Trading Technologies to Provide FIX Protocol Connectivity
Trading Technologies Announces Opening of Sydney Office
April
January Harris Brumfield becomes CEO
TT reports record 2002 financial results and becomes first futures-focused ISV to reach profitability

2002

December TT launches X_TRADER 6.9, which supports short-term interest rate (STIR) contracts and multi-legged spreads trading
October Deloitte & Touche names TT to Fast 50, recognizing TT's phenomenal growth
August Founder Gary Kemp steps down from TT
May TT launches Autotrader™, expanding the power of X_TRADER Pro
April TT moves headquarters from Evanston, Illinois to downtown Chicago
March TT launches Autospreader® to give traders yet another edge with X_TRADER Pro

2001

October TT again ranked among fastest-growing Chicago tech companies
TTNET™ ASP exchange connectivity hosting service goes live
August X_TRADER 6.5 introduces game pad controls
May X_TRADER 6.0 offers major broker enhancements and more speed
April X_TRADER 5.2.4 delivers LIFFE enhancements

2000

October Deloitte & Touche ranks TT #16 fastest-growing Chicago tech company
September TT leads electronic trading volume on Chicago Board of Trade
August TT unveils MD Trader, the world's first real-time vertical market depth display
January TT introduces X_RISK®, the versatile credit management solution

1999

September TT offers connectivity to the Chicago Mercantile Exchange
August TT releases X_TRADER 5.0; opens branch in Chicago
April TT offers connectivity to LIFFE CONNECT®
March TT opens New York office

1998

January TT UK opens doors in London

1997

October First X_TRADER screens installed on floor of Chicago Mercantile Exchange

1996

October TT undertakes network and facilities management of all North American DTB (Eurex) networks
May TT world headquarters relocated to Evanston, Illinois, USA

1995

October TT launches suite of automated back office link products -- customers get standardized method of providing middle and back office functionality

1994

October TT launches suite of automated back office link products -- customers get standardized method of providing middle and back office functionality
July TT installs first screens at major institutional client sites throughout Germany
June TT launches first product, X_TRADER, with connectivity to Deutsche Börse AG (now Eurex)
May TT founded in Frankfurt, Germany by Gary Kemp
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