Brook Path Partners' Boston FIX training course has a few openings left.

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[ original email was from Robert Stowsky - rstowsky@brookpath.com ]
There are a few openings left for Brook Path Partners’ FIX and the Trade Lifecycle course being presented in Boston on June 24-25. Registration will end on Wednesday, June 16.

Register at http://www.brookpath.com/fix_course_schedule.html

Course Outline

Day 1

-The Trading Value Chain
An overview that discusses the markets and participants. Topics covered include both primary and secondary market activities.

-History of the FIX Protocol
A review of the evolution and development of the FIX Protocol.

-FIX 4.2/4.4 and the Trade Lifecycle
Discussion of where specific FIX messages fit into pre-trade, trade, and post-trade activities.

-FIX 4.2 and 4.4 Comparison
Differences between message types and asset support are presented along with migration issues.

-FIXML Schema
A high level overview of the FIXML Schema architecture.

-Implementing FIX
An introduction to both business and technical issues that should be considered when implementing FIX.

-FIX Engines
Available choices from leading vendors are presented along with open source alternatives.

Day 2

-Session Versus Application Messages
The functionality provided by the different layers of the FIX protocol is reviewed.

-How FIX is used to facilitate the electronic trade lifecycle
Current market practices are presented showing how FIX is used in today’s enviroment.

-The IOI to Order/Execution Report Dialog
A detailed look at pre-trade and trade message exchange.

-The Allocation and Confirmation Dialog
A detailed look at post-trade message exchange.

-The New Negotiation Dialog
A detailed look at the negotiation dialogue in FIX 4.4 and how it can be used for different asset types including fixed income and foreign exchange.

-Supporting Multiple Versions of FIX
Implementation and support considerations are addressed.

-Testing and Certification
Testing strategies are discussed together with an overview of the FPL Fixed Income Certification Program

Schedule

City Date Price

Boston June 24 - 25, 2004 $1295 USD
New York July 22 - 23, 2004 $1295 USD
Chicago August 19 - 20, 2004 $1295 USD
Houston August 23 - 24, 2004 $1295 USD
Los Angeles September 27 - 28, 2004 $1295 USD
San Francisco September 30 - October 1, 2004 $1295 USD
Vancouver October 4 - 5, 2004 $1295 USD
Toronto November 4 - 5, 2004 $1295 USD

Register at http://www.brookpath.com/fix_course_schedule.html