EBS Globex User Signature

Using the EBS Requests - Globex User Signatures (GUS) function, authorized users can create and manage EBS Globex User Signatures (also known as Trader ID), which identify persons or algo operators authorized to manage EBS Globex Firm ID (GFID) market participant details and submit trades for the GFID and entity.

Note: A GUS can be associated to multiple GFIDs; however, only one GUS and GFID association can be created per request.
A company can have more than one GFID and GUS for each venue / market.

Accessing EBS Globex User Signature

The following instructions illustrate the process to access the EBS Globex User Signatures (GUS) function.

  • To access EBS Globex User Signature:

From the Request Center (ESS) menu, select EBS Requests > Globex User Signatures.

If you have administrator entitlements to for than one entity, select the Administration Group (Registered Entity) to manage from the drop-down menu.

On the list of GUS identifiers, a header bar displays the currently selected AG/Registered Entity.

EBS GUS Functions

After creating a GFID and GUS, create order entry sessions to transmit orders and handle order related messages.

Features

  1. Filter

  • My GUS: GUSs associated with Administrative Groups (AG) and their related GFIDs, which the user has permission to view / manage.
  • Prime GUS: GUSs associated with Administrative Groups (AG) and their credit parent GFIDs, which the user has permission to view / manage.
  • Pending Prime Requests: A list of submitted prime GUS requests for administrator review.
  1. Include Expired: View all GUSs, including expired.
  2. Search / Filter: Enter search criteria in the top row, results update as you type, or select the column heading to sort by ascending / descending order.
  3. Refresh: Reload the page to view added, updated, deleted GUSs.
  4. Export : Export the list of GUSs to a .csv format file for review offline. To export specific records, first enter search criteria in column headings.
  5. Actions:
  • Expire the selected GUS, including associated registered algorithms.

Reviewing Submitted GUS Requests

An administrator of a prime credit parent is responsible for reviewing requests submitted by Prime Customer, Prime-of-Prime Broker or Prime-of-Prime Customer users.

  • To review submitted GUS requests:
  1. On the EBS Globex User Signature page, select the Pending Prime Requests filter, then select a GUS to review.

  1. Review the request details (GFID and GUS), including Order Entry / Market Data products.

  1. Select a decision:
  • Approve: A confirmation banner indicates that the GUS is activated and available for use.

  • Decline: Select if request details require update.