JASMIN™ Libraries

The JASMIN set of access libraries provide a generic interface for the client's trading system to communicate with the Japanese exchanges.

Each library is a set of C++ classes providing simplified access to the electronic trading system at the exchange, so that the trading system developer does not need to be concerned with the individual communications protocol for that exchange.

Event manager and event logger components of the libraries can also be replaced by client-specific objects if required, so that the libraries can be smoothly integrated within any client environment.

JASMIN libraries offer the following benefits:

High performance- optimised utilisation over multiple serial lines, producing a solution scalable to any trading volume.

Ease of implementation - straightforward programming interface hides the complexity of connection protocol and low-level data representation.

Convenient representation of financial data - with automatic consistency checks and structured data storage.

Flexible programming interface - can be interfaced to client's own trading system using industry-standard protocols such as FIX or proprietary mechanisms.

Consistent interface - additional JASMIN libraries can be implemented with the minimum development effort.

For more information see the relevant technical overview documentation for TSE, OSE and TOCOM connection libraries, which contains information for developers.

JASMIN libraries can also be provided in the form of a FIX gateway, with standard FIX interface for order processing and price receipt. Administration guides for TOCOM Trading Gateway and TOCOM Price Gateway are provided here for reference.