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Metalor Chooses smartTrade for Enhanced Precious Metals Trading Services

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Metalor, an independent company specialising in precious metals refining, advanced coatings and electrotechnics activities, has selected Liquidity FX from electronic trading solutions provider smartTrade Technologies, to offer enhanced precious metals trading services to its global client base.

A commitment from smartTrade to fast implementation whilst tailoring the platform to Metalor’s specific needs was key to the decision-making process. Metalor went live on LiquidityFX within eight months of agreeing on the contractual terms.

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