In a strategic move, Market Securities, an independent global financial services firm, has partnered with Athena Systems to deploy its cutting-edge, cloud-native Order Management System (OMS) and Portfolio Management System (PMS). By consolidating operations under a centralised infrastructure, Market Securities aims to optimise efficiency, reduce reconciliation burdens, and streamline cross-regional operations—all while ensuring the security and privacy of regional data across key markets, including London, Geneva, and Dubai.
“After extensive evaluation, Athena’s unified and highly secure OMS/PMS framework was the clear choice. It ensures unmatched data privacy while empowering our regional partners with a seamless, centralized solution,” said Charles Cohen, Head of Custody at Market Securities.
Combining decentralized front offices with a centralized backend
Athena’s platform is designed to meet the evolving demands of the financial industry, empowering institutions to navigate complexity and drive strategic growth. Its cloud-native infrastructure unifies middle- and back-office functions under a centralised model while enabling seamless collaboration across regions and front offices.
Athena’s scalable solution supports Market Securities’ operational model by consolidating processes and preserving the autonomy of individual front-office operations. Each regional partner operates securely within its own front office, ensuring that data remains private and operations are fully ring-fenced.
By uniting operations under a single platform, Market Securities achieves unified global oversight with the flexibility to adapt to regional needs.
“Athena’s unique architecture enables organizations to maintain independent front-office entities while centralizing middle- and back-office operations. This flexibility helps Financial Institutions like Market Securities easily manage complexity, ensure data integrity, and achieve operational excellence. With real-time insights, seamless regional integration, and effortless scalability, Athena empowers institutions to grow efficiently while preserving their autonomy,” said Raj Rathor, Head of EMEA at Athena.
Simplifying complexities and enabling scalability
Market Securities’ selection of Athena underscores the platform’s ability to meet diverse global operational requirements with secure, innovative technology. By eliminating redundancies, streamlining workflows, and enhancing reporting and compliance, Market Securities is positioned to thrive in an interconnected and competitive financial landscape.
“With the opening of our DIFC office, Athena has reinforced its regional presence, serving as a vital hub for supporting clients like Market Securities. Market Securities selecting Athena demonstrates our ability to address complex global operating models with innovative and transformational technology,” said Marc Levin, CEO of Athena.
About Market Securities
Market Securities is an independent global financial services firm specializing in providing institutional clients with innovative trading solutions and strategic market insights. With a presence in key financial hubs, including London, Geneva, and Dubai, the firm delivers tailored services that empower clients to navigate complex markets with confidence.
Market Securities combines deep industry expertise with a forward-thinking approach to drive growth, ensure operational excellence, and build long-term client partnerships.
For more information, visit Market Securities
About Athena
Athena, part of United Fintech, provides a full-service OMS/PMS platform designed to optimise the operational agility of buy-side firms. Leveraging cutting-edge, cloud-native technology, Athena supports diverse strategies, asset types, and geographies while enabling scalability and automation. Its unified platform empowers firms to simplify operations, ensure compliance, and streamline processes globally, all while reducing costs.
