News File
Framework indicating the level of preparation of TIFFE SYSTEM with respect to the Year 2000
(Jun 1, 1998)
1.TIFFE's fully automated computer trading system(FACTS)
|
Central System
|
Network interface
|
Network
| Participants' front-end-system |
Name |
FACTS |
- |
Member's terminal system |
The system which receives TIFFE market information |
Main functions |
1)Matching system 2)Clearing system 3)Market database system 4)Market information system |
Connectivity between participant's system and network |
Connectivity between participant's network interface and TIFFE's central system |
1)Order entry 2)trade registration 3)output of reports |
Receiving TIFFE market information |
Operator |
TIFFE |
NTT |
Members |
Members and information vendors |
Technical platform |
Hitachi VOS3/FS |
Hitachi HI-UX/WE2 (Hitachi 3500) |
Leased line |
Windows NT Ver.3.5 |
It depends on each participant |
Status of preparation |
Internal testing was completed |
It depends on each participant |
Internal testing start date |
August 1997
| It depends on each participant |
Internal testing end date |
March 1998
| It depends on each participant |
Testing by external participants |
No *1
| No *2 |
External testing start date |
-
| (January 1999) |
External testing completion date |
-
| (February 1999) |
Final Planned date of implementation |
March 1998
| (February 1999) |
Connections with other external system |
Off-line: Bank of Japan, Chase Manhattan Bank
|
*1 : We don't carry out external testing concerning FACTS and Member's terminal system. Because we can confirm that those of systems are normally processed by the internal testing.
*2 : External testing concerning the system which receives TIFFE market information may be carried out in order to confirm the Year 2000 compliance of participants systems according to the necessity from January to February 1999.
2. The other software (stand alone) which the TIFFE provides
- TIFFE PC-SPAN for members' terminal system
The Y2K compliance is completed.
- TIFFE PC-SPAN for DOS/V
The Y2K compliance is not completed. The software which is complied with the Y2K will be provided in the near future.
- The Dealing Support System for Options on Three Month Euroyen Futures
The Y2K compliance is not completed. The software which is complied with the Y2K will be provided in the near future.