Capital Market Expertise Rooted in Innovation and Experience

Connamara Technologies is the company behind EP3, the award-winning exchange, clearing, and market surveillance platform. In 2022, Connamara Technologies was spun out of Connamara Systems, an industry-leading provider of software engineering services, custom solutions, and exchange technology to a broad spectrum of capital market participants since 1998.

Marketplace innovators can rely on our legacy of proven exchange technology deliveries when choosing an infrastructure platform with unparalleled flexibility and reliability.

A Seasoned Team with Trading and Markets Know-How

Connamara Technologies traces its roots to the trading pits of Chicago. Our co-founder, Jim Downs, began his career in capital markets as an independent options market-maker on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and a futures trader on the Chicago Board of Trade.
Our team of experienced software engineers, business analysts, fintech leaders, and seasoned professionals who truly understand the real-world demands placed upon today’s exchange platforms. We are proud to say that our leadership team boasts a combined 150+ years of experience in capital markets technology.

Driving Competitive Differentiation

Though we are widely recognized for our expertise in markets and trading, it is our reputation for smooth deliveries, curated service, and transparency that truly sets us apart. We’re not just technologists – we have a deep understanding of what’s at stake.

In addition to the ongoing development of indispensable features and functions that address the evolving needs of markets, we work closely with customers on enhancements to enhance their competitive position and unlock differentiated value.

Committed to Security: SOC 2 Type II Certified

The highest standards for customer confidentiality and respect for information security are at the heart of Connamara Technologies’ DNA. As a SOC 2 Type II-certified software and services company, we protect the valuable assets of our customers by maintaining trust services criteria (TSC) of security, privacy, confidentiality, processing integrity, and availability.
SOC 2 is a cybersecurity compliance framework and a widely recognized and respected compliance standard for companies entrusted with sensitive data.

The full SOC-2 Type II certification report is available upon request. Please reach out to a Connamara Technologies team member with any questions.

ABOUT SOC 2

SOC 2 is a component of the American Institute of CPAs‘ (AICPA) Service Organization Control reporting platform. SOC 2 reports assess and attest to an organization’s controls per AICPA’s 5 Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy. SOC 2 includes a technical audit and confirmation that comprehensive information security policies and procedures are documented and followed.

We Are…

Partners

Our goal is to make you look good—it’s our highest priority. We are honest, create trust, and insist on integrity in our work. We never forget that our customers’ success is our success.

Innovators

With more experience than anyone in the industry, we enable big ideas and continue to innovate. For example, EP3 is the first exchange platform built on the cloud. Our unmatched flexibility means we work together to execute on a wide set of challenges.

Problem-Solvers

We’re resourceful critical thinkers who enjoy learning and finding solutions to the most complex problems. Driven by a sense of urgency, we persevere until we find the optimal solution.

Owners

We understand our roles, responsibilities, and how we contribute to the overall vision of our company. We care about what we do, which is why we’re always honest, upfront, and accountable for our actions.

Optimizers

We pay continuous attention to achieving excellence and we’re always getting better. This is how we help customers accelerate their time to market. We believe in doing things once and doing them well (that is, until we can do them even better…).

The Association of Futures Markets (AFM)

The Association of Futures Markets (AFM) is a non-profit organization that promotes the establishment of new derivative markets, and encourages networking and collaboration among its members. The AFM’s membership includes a variety of participants, such as exchanges, clearing houses, traders, and technology companies.

  • Connamara Technologies has spoken at various AFM conferences around the world and hosted educational webinars on the future of exchange technology.

Futures Industry Association (FIA, Inc.)

Futures Industry Association (FIA, Inc.) is a non-profit organization that promotes the establishment of new derivative markets and encourages networking and collaboration among its members. The AFM’s membership includes a variety of participants, such as exchanges, clearing houses, traders, and technology companies.

  • Connamara Technologies has sponsored, spoken at, and attended various FIA events around the world.

Environmental Markets Association (EMA)

Environmental Markets Association (EMA) is a non-profit organization focused on promoting market-based solutions to environmental challenges by representing companies involved in trading, legislation, and regulation of environmental commodities like renewable energy credits, carbon offsets, and energy efficiency products; essentially advocating for the use of environmental markets to solve environmental issues through policy and best practices.

  • Connamara Technologies has spoken at and been on the organizing committee of several EMA Annual Meetings.

Capitalize On Every Opportunity Earlier

Let us show you how our advanced exchange, clearing and market surveillance platform can propel your organization to the front of the trading race.

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