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TradingBlock Reveals Plans to Launch New Retail Trading Platform in 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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New York \u2014 April 26, 2022 \u2014 RQD* Clearing (RQD), a next-generation correspondent clearing provider, announced today it has extended its partnership with TradingBlock to include full clearing and execution for the broker-dealer\u2019s active and retail trading lines. Since the launch of its clearing business<\/a> in late 2021, RQD has onboarded a number of broker-dealers \u2013 ranging from new entrants to established firms \u2013 to its cloud-based clearing platform. RQD and TradingBlock also announced that they are collaborating on development of TradingBlock\u2019s new, leading-edge retail trading platform, intended to launch later this year. \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

TradingBlock, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer for retail, prop traders and small hedge funds, was one of RQD\u2019s first clients to go live on its cloud-native clearing platform to support its active trader business. Prior to the launch of RQD\u2019s clearing service, the two tech-forward firms had worked together for five years, with RQD providing advanced options execution for TradingBlock. Now, the two firms have extended their partnership and have been working together on the integration of TradingBlock\u2019s new retail trading platform.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cLaunching a new, highly customizable trading platform like ours in a zero-commission environment depends on advanced technology across the full trade lifecycle, from order entry to execution to clearing and settlement,\u201d said Tom Heffernan, Executive Vice President at TradingBlock. \u201cHaving worked with the RQD team for years we understood their expertise and knew they would proactively support our efforts as we brought our new platform online.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

The new TradingBlock platform features full flexibility to serve multiple types of traders from a single technology stack. The platform\u2019s flexibility enables users to create custom dashboards, allowing them to engage with the market and trade the way they want. RQD is providing trade execution and clearing for the new platform, including back-end system management to manage onboarding, trading, account updating and more. A preview of the new platform can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAs long-time partners, RQD is proud to support TradingBlock and its launch of a new, modern trading platform for the retail market,\u201d said Michael Sanocki, CEO of RQD* Clearing. \u201cTradingBlock shares our vision that the most advanced technology is needed to meet the demands of today\u2019s market and support all functions across the trading ecosystem. We look forward to future collaboration with TradingBlock and technology-forward firms on similar missions to evolve and modernize the market.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

Launched in November 2021, RQD offers an advanced suite of clearing, custody and execution solutions for broker-dealers servicing retail, institutional and active traders, as well as foreign financial institutions and proprietary trading firms. The firm offers the industry\u2019s first clearing platform built entirely on cloud-native, real-time technology. The RQD platform supports U.S. equities, options and ETFs, and has three main components \u2013 clearing, custody and execution services \u2013 all of which are accessible by advanced API.<\/p>\n\n

RQD* Clearing, LLC is registered with the SEC, is a member of FINRA, OCC, DTC and NSCC and has exchange memberships at all major U.S. equities and options market centers.<\/p>\n\n

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About RQD* Clearing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

RQD* Clearing is a next-generation correspondent clearing provider, providing advanced clearing, custody and execution solutions built for the modern markets. With the industry\u2019s first solution built entirely on cloud-native, real-time technology, the firm can quickly and seamlessly enhance the platform, mitigate emerging cybersecurity threats and offer a more efficient implementation that scales as clients grow. Supporting U.S. equities, options and ETFs, RQD caters to broker-dealers that service retail, institutional and active traders, foreign financial institutions and proprietary trading firms. For more information, visit www.rqdclearing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

About TradingBlock<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

TradingBlock is a financial technology company and independent, online broker-dealer that provides customizable solutions and services to retail traders, prop traders, active investment managers, and independent investment professionals and their clients. Our technology offering, execution capabilities across multiple asset classes, and support model is uniquely designed for an industry undergoing foundational and generational change. Member FINRA<\/a>, SIPC<\/a> and NFA<\/a>. For more information, visit new.tradingblock.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

Media Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Jed Hamilton<\/p>\n\n

Forefront Communications for RQD<\/p>\n\n

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