A computer network and method for electronically trading derivatives. The
system includes networks and methods where a control or network managing
station in the network acts as a facilitator for the market makers and
subscribers to make a trade at an Exchange. In another embodiment the
network managing station consummates the trade between a market maker and
a subscriber by matching binding quotes and orders and clears the trade
at an Exchange. The computer network for electronically trading
derivative uses: (a) network managing station; (b) one or more market
maker stations; (c) one or more subscriber stations; (d) one or more
Exchanges. The network managing station connects market makers and
subscribers for making real time indicative quotes, issuing requests for
quotes, obtaining binding quotes and wherein the market maker and
subscriber are in communication with an Exchange for sending binding
quotes and orders to the Exchange for clearing and confirming
transactions.