ETS Connect UK today has published the final documentation relating to the Accredited Partner Programme (APP), the support model for the UK bond Consolidated Tape (CT) that enables third-party providers to deliver enhanced support services to market participants.
Following a six-week market feedback window, where organisations were invited to review the draft contract, ETS Connect UK has now finalised the legal agreement and technical specification.
Under this model, Accredited Partners will operate independently within a shared framework established by ETS Connect UK, the appointed Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP). Accredited Partners will provide Level 1 support for connectivity and usage-related queries, helping clients resolve operational issues more quickly and minimise disruption.
The programme is open, transparent and non-exclusive. Any licensed user meeting the accreditation criteria — spanning Controls & Security, Operational Capability, and Governance & Oversight — may apply from 17 August 2026. Applications must be submitted by 30 October 2026 to enable timely review and onboarding ahead of the programme launch on 4 January 2027.
Organisations wishing to apply can request an Application Form for the Accredited Partner Programme by visiting the ETS Connect UK website.
About ETS Connect UK
ETS Connect UK is a subsidiary of Etrading Software Ltd, which has been awarded the mandate for operating the UK bond CT. Etrading Software is a financial technology company focused on providing market participants with robust, transparent, and cost-effective market infrastructure solutions. The company specialises in the design and operation of mission-critical platforms across asset classes, supporting global regulatory initiatives and promoting industry-wide collaboration.
For more information, please visit www.ets-connect.co.uk
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