An anonymous trading system suitable for trading foreign exchange or other
fungible instruments comprises a network of broking nodes each of which
have equal status and each of which perform the function of matching
orders input into the systems, executing trades and distributing market
views. Trading agent nodes are connected to some or all of the broking
nodes and act as an interface between trader terminals or other order
input devices through which orders are submitted to the system, and the
broking nodes. Orders may be input into the system as visible quotes or
invisible hits.