Who can subscribe directly to Blue Ocean ATS?
Only U.S. broker dealers registered with the SEC and a member of a SRO may subscribe directly.
Direct subscription to Blue Ocean ATS is limited to:
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U.S. broker dealers registered with the SEC.
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Firms that are members of at least one U.S. self-regulatory organization (SRO).
All other market participants must connect through a broker dealer that is already a Subscriber.
This includes:
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Retail investors
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Institutional investors
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Foreign financial institutions