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ION Integrates FastTrade with Equiduct to Enhance Retail Best Execution

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ION has successfully integrated and certified its FastTrade platform with Equiduct, enabling clients to access Equiduct Apex’s zero-commission Best Execution service. This development supports improved execution quality and enhances compliance with MiFID II Best Execution regulations.

The integration expands the execution venues available through FastTrade’s Best Execution Engine, a programmable tool that allows users to create tailored execution strategies. By incorporating Equiduct’s capabilities, ION strengthens its offering for clients navigating competitive, low-commission trading environments.

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