Testing
Test Automation for Trading Environments – Getting the Balance Right
Introduction Over the past few years, we’ve been steadily expanding our test automation capabilities at Sinara—not as a silver bullet, but as a strategic tool
SinaraTLC Is A Modular Trading Platform
It has been built for exchanges and brokers that need robust replacements for inflexible legacy or obsolete trading operational systems. It is for anyone frustrated by poor data and scattered processes and for new brokers or digital exchanges that need a rapid go-to-market trading solution.
SinaraTLC™
A modular trading solution
SinaraTLC is a set of trading hubs which can be adapted for brokers, exchanges, clearers or custodians. Each hub contains a series of functional modules and user interfaces which Sinara customise to meet client requirements. The modules can run as stand-alone applications or be integrated as an end-to-end trading platform.
TLC: Broker
Broker Modules
- Order management
- Risk management
- Back-office
- Reporting & MI
- Real time market data
Broker Interface
- Trading front end
- RFQ
- Direct Market Access
TLC: Exchange
Exchange Modules
- Matching
- Market data generation
- Risk management
- Intra-day calculations
- Clearing connectivity
- Reporting & MI
Exchange Interface
- Trading and clearing
- Market data
- Member front-end
TLC: Clearing
Clearing Modules
- Risk management
- VaR margin calculations
- Position management
- Collateral management
- Settlement
- Reporting & MI
Clearer Interface
- Transactions
- Market data
- Member front-end
TLC: Custodian
Custodian Modules
- Post trade asset management
- Warrant certificate management
- Collateral transformation
Custodian Interface
- Transactions
- Exchange interface
- Member front-end
Key Benefits Of SinaraTLC
- Less friction than legacy tech with streamlined, real-time trading workflows
- Enhanced customer service with simple communication and quoting/execution services
- Better risk management with centralised, real-time views
- Scale up at pace and respond quickly to market changes
- Better governance with compliant collateral management and regulatory reporting
Reliable, Scalable, Secure
Ready for the cloud or on-premises deployment
The SinaraTLC suite of software components allow us to rapidly develop new systems for processes across the trade lifecycle, from placing an order, risk management, and matching, through to clearing and custody. These combine high speed, scalable back-ends with secure web-based GUIs that can be used by both financial firms and their customers.
SinaraTLC™ Management and Support
Ensuring future performance
The success of any solution depends on seamless secure integration with other trading systems. Sinara engineers work with clients to customise, implement and manage the application.
Management and Service levels
Clients have three options for hosting and management of SinaraTLC and can select from different service packages to suit their needs.
Implementation
Sinara consultants recommend network infrastructure and integrations and will project manage the implementation.
Onboarding
Sinara works with client teams to ensure users are fully trained and familiar with the functionality and capabilities of the system.
Why the markets choose Sinara
- 35 years’ experience across the trading lifecycle
- Pre-built trading modules accelerate speed to market
- Software expertise to customise complex integrations
- Everything is 100% supportable and sustainable
We are the trade engineering people.
Trade Technology Insights
Brokers
From Legacy to Leverage: Transforming the Broker Back-Office
Introduction As derivatives and commodities markets become ever more competitive, exchange members need every advantage they can get. While front-office technology often takes the spotlight,
Webinar
Webinar – The Tech Pulse of the Market 2025
On 15th May 2025, we hosted our latest webinar, The Tech Pulse of the Market 2025: Sinara’s Short Takes, offering a snapshot of the evolving