Mixit offers order and execution management, client FIX connectivity, and electronic access to markets. The company also provides end-to-end trade support, including all clearing, compliance, and regulatory reporting.

"We're excited to announce this link with Mixit, and we look forward to working with their customers to provide direct access to BATS' pools of liquidity," said Ken Conklin, BATS vice president in charge of sales.

"Mixit is committed to providing our clients with unfettered access to liquidity and the latest technology to grow their business. Connecting to BATS achieves both objectives," said Antonio Panos, global head of sales at Mixit. "We think BATS provides an aggressive alternative in a highly competitive landscape, and one that will ultimately benefit our customers."