Expert FIX Protocol
& Electronic Trading
IT Consultancy

Boutique technology consultancy specialising in financial infrastructure for hedge funds, family offices, and institutional trading firms. UAE-based serving global clients.

Specialised Consultancy Services

Deep expertise across the financial technology ecosystem, from protocol implementation to comprehensive IT infrastructure strategy and optimization.

FIX Protocol Implementation

FIX Protocol Expertise

Comprehensive FIX protocol consulting services for real-time electronic trading infrastructure. From session configuration to production deployment, we ensure robust, secure, and high-performance connectivity solutions.

Protocol implementation & optimization
Connectivity troubleshooting & performance tuning
Multi-venue connectivity & order routing
Session management & monitoring
Electronic Trading Systems

Electronic Trading Systems

Strategic advisory for electronic trading infrastructure, including OMS/EMS architecture, low-latency optimization, and multi-asset class trading platforms designed for institutional-grade performance.

Order management system architecture
Low-latency network optimization
Market data integration & analytics
Risk management integration
Hedge Fund IT Infrastructure

Hedge Fund IT Systems

End-to-end technology consulting for hedge fund operations, from cloud infrastructure and cybersecurity to portfolio management systems and operational efficiency frameworks.

Cloud infrastructure design
Cybersecurity frameworks
Portfolio management systems
Operational efficiency optimization
Family Office Technology

Family Office Technology

Comprehensive technology strategy for family offices, including wealth management platforms, data aggregation solutions, and multi-generational digital infrastructure planning.

Wealth management platform selection
Data aggregation & reporting systems
Multi-generational technology planning
Privacy & security framework design
Belvedere Advisory UAE Office

About Belvedere Advisory

Belvedere Advisory is a boutique IT consultancy specialising exclusively in financial technology infrastructure. We focus on the FIX protocol ecosystem and electronic trading systems that power modern financial markets.

Our approach ensures that each client receives personalised attention and tailored technology solutions. We work with hedge funds, family offices, and institutional trading firms to optimise their technology infrastructure and operational efficiency through expert IT consulting services.

Important Notice

Belvedere Advisory provides technology consulting services only. We do not engage in any regulated financial activities, investment advice, or trading services. All services are strictly limited to IT infrastructure consulting and technical implementation support.

Market Context

Understanding the landscape in which FIX protocol and electronic trading operate, based on publicly available market data and industry research.

75%
Market participants using FIX for post-trade workflows
Source: FIX Trading Community Survey (2015)
64%
US Treasury trading volume executed electronically (2023)
Source: SIFMA Industry Reports
270+
Global financial institutions in FIX Trading Community
Source: FIX Trading Community (2024)

FIX Protocol History

1992

Protocol Creation

FIX developed by Robert Lamoureux and Chris Morstatt for Fidelity Investments and Salomon Brothers

1995

First Public Release

FIX 2.7 released publicly, establishing the foundation for electronic trading communication

1998

Widespread Adoption

Electronic trading becomes well-established with FIX as the dominant messaging standard

2001

FIX 4.2 Release

Version that remains widely used today for equity trading workflows

2003

FIX 4.4 Release

Expanded functionality for multiple asset classes and trading workflows

2020

FIX Orchestra Launch

Machine-readable format introduced to manage protocol complexity

2024

30th Anniversary

FIX Trading Community celebrates 30 years of protocol development

Electronic Trading Market

Market Size by Region (2024)

North America 36.6%
Europe 27.0%
Asia Pacific 22.1%
Middle East 4.2%

Key Market Drivers

  • • Increasing retail investor participation
  • • Technological advancements in AI and automation
  • • Growing demand for mobile trading platforms
  • • Expansion of digital asset trading

Ready to Optimise Your Technology?

Let's discuss how our specialised IT expertise can enhance your financial technology infrastructure and operational efficiency.

Get in Touch

Email
hello@belvedereadvisory.co
Location
Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, United Arab Emirates