Imported from previous forum
[ original email was from Doug Sainato - douglas.sainato@nyfix.com ]
At NYFIX, we are committed to delivering the tools and training needed to ensure people have sufficient knowledge to support and implement FIX in electronic trading platforms.
We are pleased to invite members of your organization to leverage the extensive FIX expertise of our Professional Services team at a comprehensive one-day training program offered in New York.
Please sign up now for “Learn to Speak FIX as a Second Language” training program as below.
::::::DATE AND LOCATION::::::
Date: Thursday, November 29th, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: NYFIX Headquarters, 100 Wall Street, 26th Floor
::::::COURSE OVERVIEW::::::
Global FIX Technology Introduction to FIX “Learn to Speak FIX as a Second Language”
The objectives of this course are to provide a high-level understanding of the FIX protocol and integrating FIX software into your trading environment. The course is geared toward trading, programming and support staffs who are relatively new to FIX.
Generally, our courses encompass one day of materials. In the event that customers would like to customize the course based on specific needs, NYFIX can modify the course to meet your end objectives.
We hand out copies of the slides, FIX field definitions list, and FIXionary CD (FIX reference guide).
::::::TRAINING AGENDA::::::
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FIX General Overview
What is FIX? Who created it? Why do we use it? Benefits of FIX -
FIX in Detail
Examine FIX message types, components, layers, and business flows -
FIX Engine
What is a FIX engine? What does it do? How does it interact with the rest of the trading environment? -
Session Layer
Definition of “Session Layer”, as well as message types, administration, operation and error recovery for a FIX session -
Application Layer
Definition of “Application Layer”, as well as message types, business flows, required vs. conditional fields, and customization. Discussion of FIX for different Asset Classes (Equities, Derivatives, FX, and Fixed Income), FIX for Pre-trade (Offerings, Quotation, Market Data) and FIX for Post-trade (Allocation, Confirmation, Affirmation). -
Connection On-boarding and Certification
Network connectivity options (advantages/disadvantages), Rules of Engagement, Connection on-boarding, Certification and best practices -
What’s new in FIX?
FIX version 5.0, FAST Protocol, FIXML, Globalization of FIX
::::::PRICING & MORE INFORMATION::::::
Pricing: $995 per person
Discounts are available for groups of three or more from the same organization.
For further information, please contact FIX Sales at (646) 525-3000 or fixsales@nyfix.com.