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CIX featured in The Globe and Mail as Extended Trading Hours Come to Canada

In The Globe and Mail, CIX founder and CEO Jeff Foster explains why access is the core issue for Canadian investors as CIX launches extended trading hours.

CIX Trading Launches the First New Canadian Equity Marketplace in Over a Decade

CIX launches live trading as a new Canadian equity marketplace and ATS in 2026, the first new standalone venue in over a decade. Read the launch announcement.

CIX Trading Connects with Instinet Canada Ahead of Scheduled Launch

Instinet Canada has connected to CIX, the new Canadian ATS, giving clients access via Newport EMS, with CIX planned as a destination in its smart order router.

CIX Trading Partners with Options Technology to Deliver Market Data Access Across Canada’s Newest Alternative Trading System

Options Technology will deliver normalized and raw market data from all three CIX trading books through AtlasFeed, widening access to Canada's newest ATS.

CIX Announces Proposal to Introduce Canada's First 23x5 Equity Trading Marketplace

CIX has asked the OSC to extend trading hours on ASPEN and ASPEN VERT, a step toward Canada's first 23x5 marketplace with extended hours for Canadian equities.

CIX Launch Timeline

After OSC and CIRO approvals, CIX shares the phased launch timeline for its Canadian ATS, from technical launch to full production symbol coverage in 2026.

CIX Expands Market Access Through Iress Certification

Iress has completed certification with CIX, the new Canadian ATS, ahead of an integration that lets dealers connect through their existing Iress workflows.

CIX Trading Receives Key Regulatory Approvals from the OSC and CIRO and Prepares for Launch of Its Next-Generation Alternative Trading System

The OSC approved CIX's application to operate an alternative trading system and CIRO approved its registration, clearing the way for a new Canadian marketplace.

CIX Gateway Test Environment (“GTE”) now available

The CIX Gateway Test Environment (GTE) is now available, with FIX order entry and market data feed specifications posted for subscribers of the Canadian ATS.

CIX featured in Financial Post on the Future of Canada’s Capital Markets

In the Financial Post, CIX CEO Jeff Foster explains why Canada lags on extended hours and fractional share trading, and what a new ATS could mean for investors.

CIX Trading Receives Broad Industry and Stakeholder Support for Next-Generation Alternative Trading System

OSC comment letters showed broad support from dealers, banks and retail brokerages for CIX, a proposed new alternative trading system for Canadian equities.

CIX featured in The Globe and Mail on Competition Among Stock Market Platforms

In The Globe and Mail, CEO Jeff Foster outlines how CIX, a new Canadian alternative trading system, plans to compete with established stock market platforms.

CIX Request for Comment Now Available

The Notice of Initial Operations and Request for Comment for CIX, a proposed Canadian ATS, is on the OSC website. Comments are open until January 5, 2026.

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