Regulation

MTF Rulebook

The Rulebook sets out the rules of the OptAxe multilateral trading facility and is binding on every participant. The current version and its effective date are recorded here.

Current version

OptAxe MTF Rulebook v2.4

Takes effect 14 September 2026, notified to participants under Rule 18 following the FCA variation of permission. Supersedes v2.2.

Contents

  • Introduction and definitions
  • Participation on the MTF and Authorised Users
  • Security
  • Functionality and operating model
  • Transparency, reporting and market data
  • Integrity, monitoring and sanctions
  • MTF capacity and resilience, data protection and conflicts of interest
  • Electronic communications, complaints, fees, taxation, liabilities, governing law and rule changes

Change history

Versions and effective dates

VersionEffective date
v2.414 September 2026
v2.220 May 2026

Superseded versions are available to participants on request.