Technology-based brokerage services firm Belzberg Technologies Inc. announced today that its wholly owned U.S. broker-dealer, Electronic Brokerage Systems, LLC, has received final approval from the Finanical Industry Regulatory Authority, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to hold customer deposits and positions.

This will allow the company to deliver a full complement of execution and clearing services.

As members of all principal equity and options exchanges, Electronic Brokerage Systems provides direct access to all seven options markets, all major stock exchanges, and alternative sources of liquidity.

Toronto-based Belzberg is a provider of technology-based brokerage services, trading equities and options through its Electronic Brokerage Systems subsidiary.

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