INSTANT
Wasted time leads to missed trades.
Enter complex voice brokered trades in seconds with a fast, customisable blotter designed for real trading workflows.
Trade entry is immediate and automatically reconciled with exchange feeds, removing manual steps and delays.
ACCURATE
See true positions, exposure and PnL update in real time, with risk broken down by underlying price exposure.
Always work from a clear, accurate view of your trading activity and actual risk.
SECURE
A high performance platform engineered for the demands of modern trading, with a secure, dedicated environment hosted on AWS.
Private networking, secure access controls and a zero trust architecture ensure reliability, uptime and data protection at every level.
ROBUST
A dedicated and experienced London based team available by phone or chat.
Responsive, knowledgeable support from people who understand trading, not just software.
“It feels more robust than systems I’ve used before. It’s a traders-first platform built for trading, not back-office functions. The matcher, blotter and position grid just get on with it in the background.”
Lukas Sidlauskas
Positive Energy Trading
FAQS
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Who is Catalyst for?
Catalyst is designed for energy trading desks operating in oil, gas and power markets. If you deal with voice brokered trades or need real time position visibility, Catalyst is particularly suited to help you.
How quickly can we get started?
Catalyst is delivered through a simple subscription model and can be deployed quickly, with most teams up and running the next day. Most users need no additional implementation to start trading and there are no additional set up costs.
How does Catalyst integrate with exchanges and brokers?
Catalyst integrates with major energy trading venues including: - ICE - CME - Trading Technologies - Trayport Broker trades are entered immediately and automatically reconciled with exchange confirmations once reported for clearing.
How accurate is the risk and position data?
Catalyst's event-driven architecture ensures that all position changes are processed accurately and in order. Pricing and delivery calendars are checked and tested regularly to prevent errors. All of this makes sure that your position and risk are accurate.
Can Catalyst handle complex trades and fills?
Yes. Catalyst is designed to handle complex voice brokered trades such as cross product or fly trades as simply as possible. Fills can be received broken down by volume, period or counterparty. The system reconciles these automatically as long as the underlying exposure and PnL impact match.
How fast are updates to positions and PnL?
Position, exposure and PnL updates are delivered in real time. Trade capture and reconciliation occur in milliseconds, with typical position updates reaching your screen within 150 milliseconds of exchange confirmation.
How is the platform deployed and secured?
Catalyst is hosted on AWS and deployed within secure environments - either with dedicated private infrastructure or a secure multi tenant setup. Both options feature virtual private networking, role based permissions and a zero trust architecture.
Does Catalyst replace internal systems?
Catalyst is designed to replace or augment in house trading and risk systems. It removes the need to build and maintain internal tools while providing professional grade functionality.
Which markets does Catalyst support?
Catalyst fully supports swaps and futures for the following: - Oil - LNG - US, UK and EU Nat Gas - UK and EU power futures - Wet and dry freight Looking to trade something else? Get in touch to discuss.