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Ultra-Low Latency Price Construction Engine for a Canadian Bank

article9 Oct 2025
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Background

 
A leading Canadian bank sought to improve its ability to respond to rapidly changing market dynamics in the foreign exchange (FX) space. Their existing infrastructure, while functional, struggled to handle the increasing volumes of market data, limiting the bank's ability to construct and distribute prices for foreign currency pairs in a timely manner. To maintain a competitive edge and capture profitable trading opportunities, the bank required a high-performance solution capable of processing real-time data with ultra-low latency.
 

Challenges

 
The bank faced several key challenges:
 
 

Solution

 
To address these challenges, the bank implemented a custom Ember-based price construction engine tailored specifically for foreign currency pairs. The solution leveraged Ember's advanced capabilities in processing real-time data to achieve ultra-low latency and high performance.
 
Key features of the solution included:
 
 

Results

 
Beyond technical performance, the new price engine empowered the bank to adapt quickly to volatile market conditions, improving decision-making and operational efficiency. It also enhanced client satisfaction by providing faster and more consistent pricing, strengthening the bank's reputation as a leader in FX trading. The solution laid the foundation for future innovation, giving the bank the tools needed to scale and evolve with the demands of the financial markets.