FIX Initiatives

The FIX Trading Community’s committees, subcommittees and working groups are responsible for the work of the organisation, driven and led by their members. The tables below list current initiatives, recently completed initiatives and areas under investigation. If you are interested in learning more about or getting involved in any of these, please contact the organisation’s Program Office.

Current Initiatives

AreaTitleDescriptionGroupWho we needWhy we are doing this
Securities Lending
Securities Lending workflows
To develop the FIX Protocol and Recommended Practices for securities lending activity.Securities Lending WG
Securities lending experts (banks, relevant vendors)
To improve operational efficiency and drive down timelines (noting T+1 a key driver for this)

Completed Initiatives

Completed Initiatives
AreaTitleDescriptionGroupParticipantsGoal
ESGWorking with other industry groups to understand how the FIX Protocol can support the increasing need for clear and unambiguous standards around ESG tradingESG Working Group

Areas under investigation

Areas under investigation
AreaTitleDescriptionGroupWho we need
ESGWorking with other industry groups to understand how the FIX Protocol can support the increasing need for clear and unambiguous standards around ESG tradingESG Working Group