System Overview

The CCX Trading System has three component parts, which are integrated to provide Registry Account holders with real-time data to support trading, assist in managing member emissions baselines, reduction targets and compliance status.

1. The CCX Registry
The CCX Registry is the electronic database that serves as the official record holder and transfer mechanism for Carbon Financial Instrument® (CFI®) contracts.  All CCX Members have CCX Registry Accounts.

2. The CCX Trading Platform
The CCX Trading Platform is an internet-accessible marketplace for executing trades among CCX Registry Account holders, and to complete and post trades that are established through private bilateral negotiations.

3. The Clearing and Settlement Platform
The Clearing and Settlement Platform processes daily information from the CCX Trading Platform on all trade activity. This system is directly linked to the Registry to faciliate same day delivery of CFI contracts from trading activity, provided as a service to Registry Account holders.

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Hours and Calendar	Annual Compliance Reports
CFI Contract Specifications	Trading on CCX