Who is eligible to subscribe to Blue Ocean ATS?
Only U.S. broker dealers registered with the SEC and a member of a self-regulatory organization (SRO) may subscribe directly.
Eligibility to subscribe directly to Blue Ocean ATS (BOATS) is limited to:
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U.S. broker dealers that are registered with the SEC
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Firms that are members of at least one U.S. self-regulatory organization (SRO)
If you are not a U.S. broker dealer, you may access Blue Ocean ATS through a broker dealer who is already a Subscriber. This applies to:
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Retail investors
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Institutional investors
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Foreign financial institutions
These parties should reach out to their preferred U.S. brokerage firm to request access.