October 10, 2023
Ops Notice 2023-037
TMX Operational Notice
Reminder - Alpha-X / Alpha DRK Production Testing Opportunities - October 14th
Reminder - Alpha-X / Alpha DRK Production Testing Opportunities - October 14th
In support of the Alpha-X / Alpha DRK trading platform launch on October 23, 2023 and to further aid in client readiness, TMX will host and support the second Production test window on October 14, 2023 (Connection will be available via primary site - MCC/MCC Colo from 7 am to 9 am and available via DR site - TCF from 11 am to 3 pm).
Weekend Production Testing Opportunities
Testing Rollout Schedule
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Date |
Milestone |
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September 30, 2023 |
1st weekend test in production environment. |
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October 14, 2023* |
2nd weekend test in production environment. |
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October 21, 2023 |
3rd weekend test in production environment. |
*TMX / CIRO 2023 DR test weekend, Alpha-X / Alpha DRK will be available for client testing
Integration Test Details
Clients are encouraged to participate and test the following functionality.
- Connecting to the production environment
- FIX Order entry and Drop Copy (if applicable)
- Receipt of the new Alpha-X / Alpha DRK market data feeds
- Market data recovery session connectivity
Parallel Weekday Production Testing
From October 16-20, the Alpha-X / Alpha DRK trading platform will begin support for trading test symbols in the production environment during regular trading hours. During the live production testing period, orders in designated test symbols will be accepted, but all orders in non-designated test symbols will be rejected.
The following securities test symbols will be accepted during live production environment testing Monday through Friday regular trading hours.
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AYZ.A |
MYZ.A |
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EYZ.C |
ZYZ.A |
Onboarding Checklist
To further aid in client readiness, the following checklist has been prepared. This checklist includes the activities required before active trading can begin on the new Alpha-X / Alpha DRK trading platform.
- Alpha-X / Alpha DRK Market Data Feed - No additional paperwork is required to be completed by Market Data customers in order to receive and display Alpha-X / Alpha DRK market data as TMX will provision the new Alpha- X / Alpha DRK Feed access to all clients who are currently permitted to access the TSX Alpha Feed.
- Alpha-X / Alpha DRK Market Data Recovery Session - Please engage and submit your request with Market Operations at equities.operations@tmx.com.
- Alpha-X / Alpha DRK new Order Entry sessions - To request new Alpha-X / Alpha DRK Order Entry and Drop Copy sessions - establish and submit your request via the TMX Axis Client Portal
- Participate in the Production Testing Opportunities
Additional Information
Please contact the TMX Market Operations for support or with any questions. Additionally, you may refer to the TMX FAQ website at https://www.tsx.com/trading/alpha-x for more details.
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