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Blue Ocean Technologies Selects Eventus’ Validus Platform for Trade Surveillance

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Blue Ocean Technologies has chosen Eventus’ Validus platform as the trade surveillance solution for its Blue Ocean ATS, the first after-hours equities trading venue. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Blue Ocean’s surveillance capabilities, supporting its mission to offer a secure and efficient 24-hour trading environment. The platform will help the company improve monitoring of trading activity through a centralised, flexible, and scalable system.

Validus was selected for its ability to handle high volumes of data and deliver actionable insights. Its comprehensive features are expected to strengthen Blue Ocean’s reporting, operational oversight, and long-term decision-making. This partnership underscores both companies’ focus on maintaining strong risk management and surveillance standards in global trading.

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