Advanced screening, valuation, and order management system for convertible bonds

The Kynex Order Management System (OMS) by Numerix is a powerful, purpose-built solution designed specifically for trading convertible securities. It caters to the needs of both buy-side and sell-side market participants, offering workflow driven integration with Kynex’s Core Analytics and Portfolio Management System modules. Together, these tools deliver unmatched support for the precise and efficient management of convertible securities.

Kynex OMS streamlines every step of the convertible bond trading process, delivering a seamless and efficient experience. The platform offers detailed performance analysis across multiple timeframes, while also enabling precise commission tracking and trade monitoring with robust audit trail reporting. Its innovative two-sided order ticket is designed to replicate the complexities of executing arbitrage trades in equity derivative markets, ensuring an intuitive trading workflow.

Combining accuracy, transparency, and efficiency, Kynex OMS equips users with the tools they need to confidently navigate the complexities of the convertible securities markets.  

Key capabilities

The Kynex OMS is seamlessly integrated with Kynex Core Analytics and the Kynex Portfolio Management System to support both buy-side and sell-side market participants.

Buy-side

  • Define targeted NAV across multiple prime brokers and accounts while maintaining delta neutrality. 
  • Send trade files to different prime brokers and administrators for smooth execution.
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Sell-side

  • Route stock orders through the OMS using the FIX engine to execute trades on your trading platform.
  • Dollar-neutral bond pricing is automatically calculated, and trade confirmations are sent to clients with a single click.
     
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Risk-based compliance

  • Implement customizable, risk-based compliance rules within the OMS to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and predefined risk parameters.
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Shareable indications database with dollar-neutral calculations

  • Keep a history of price indications for securities that are of interest, enabling easy access to historical data for analysis.
  • Compute dollar-neutral  indications using real-time stock prices and estimated hedge values to identify cheapening/richening trends in the market.
  • Back-out probable hedges for the broader market based on personal price indications.
     
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Benefits

  • Streamlined ticket entry for efficiency

    Kynex OMS simplifies trading with intuitive two-sided ticket entry, ideal for convertible securities trading. The system automatically calculates dollar-neutral prices based on order delta, enabling quicker and more accurate order fulfillment.

  • Seamless integration with execution platforms

    Automatically route orders to execution platforms via FIX connections, ensuring smooth trade execution. Stock fills are instantly updated, maintaining precise dollar-neutral calculations in real time.

  • Comprehensive market insights and analysis

    Leverage a shareable indications database that tracks historical price indications for convertible securities, computes dollar-neutral indications, and analyzes market trends. Gain actionable insights to identify cheapening or richening trends with improved accuracy.

  • Enhanced reporting and back-office connectivity

    Easily track commissions by counterparty or security type and analyze detailed P&L components like trading, income, and dividends for any date range. The system integrates with your back office, custodians, and administrators to streamline operations and reporting.

Product factsheet

Kynex-Integrated Platform for Convertible Bonds

Discover how the Kynex-Integrated Platform for Convertible Bonds provides unmatched insights into the global convertible securities markets.

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