Chicago - OptionsCity Software, the provider of electronic trading solutions, has added Knight's automated trading services and algorithms for equities into both its Metro and Freeway platforms.

"We are pleased to have expanded the execution capabilities provided by Knight Direct into our trading platforms" said Chris Herndon, Sales Director of OptionsCity. "This integration allows OptionsCity to provide traders with access to additional markets and opportunities."

OptionsCity Metro and Freeway users can also employ Knight's suite of algorithmic trading strategies, utilising Knight's technology and liquidity in displayed and dark markets. Solutions include Knight's FAN, Oasis, Covert and Sumo liquidity-seeking and Smart Order Execution and Participation strategies.

"Knight is pleased to reach the wide audience of sophisticated traders who utilize OptionsCity," remarked Joe Wald, Managing Director at Knight." OptionsCity's client base will now have access to our award-winning strategies, including liquidity seeking and smart order execution strategies."