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Transaction Network Services (TNS) has announced new market data connectivity to MOON ATS and OTC Overnight, two after-hours equities trading venues operated by OTC Markets Group.
The move broadens TNS’ offering for extended-hours trading and enhances access to U.S. equities for clients in Asia and other time zones.
After-hours trading in listed U.S. equities and OTC equity securities
MOON ATS provides after-hours trading in listed U.S. equities, while OTC Overnight enables overnight access to actively traded OTC equity securities. Both venues are tailored to address increasing demand for continuous trading solutions across global regions. TNS’ integration with these venues reflects its growing portfolio of 24×5 market data services for institutional and retail participants seeking execution beyond standard U.S. market hours.
Jeff Mezger, Vice President of Product Management at TNS, commented, “The MOON ATS and OTC Overnight integration gives our clients expanded access to US equities during their business hours in Asia. Interest in continuous trading is accelerating, and we’re helping firms stay ahead by supporting new venues purpose-built for a 24×5 world.”
The collaboration supports new trading strategies and helps firms execute across time zones without interruption. By enabling low-latency access to these trading venues, TNS facilitates round-the-clock opportunities for market participants who rely on responsive infrastructure and accurate data during extended sessions.
Cromwell Coulson, CEO of OTC Markets Group, said, “By quickly bringing MOON ATS and OTC Overnight to their clients, TNS is delivering fast, reliable market data to traders wherever and whenever they trade. It is a pleasure to collaborate with strong partners developing client focused solutions that reflect the reality of tomorrow’s markets – active across global time zones and operating beyond traditional hours.”
TNS’ connectivity to MOON ATS adds to its existing suite of overnight trading venues and positions the firm to support growing interest in non-stop market activity. With over 5,000 financial community endpoints connected through a global network, TNS supports real-time, geographically diverse trading by offering connectivity, colocation, cloud hosting, market data and VPN access under its Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) portfolio.
The company’s market data offering, TNS Market Data Services, provides a vendor-agnostic, turnkey solution for global data access. It is backed by around-the-clock monitoring through TNS’ Network Operations Centers in the U.S., UK, Australia and Malaysia.
The integration with MOON ATS and OTC Overnight comes as traders increasingly seek always-on access to diversified asset classes. TNS expects continued interest in its 24×5 infrastructure as buy- and sell-side firms expand their trading hours and geographic coverage to serve international clients.
