Markit Connex's interoperable instant messaging (IM) capabilities allow users to instantly communicate with colleagues, counterparties, customers, prospects or partners. Designed specifically for the financial industry, Markit Connex's IM service is secure and compliant - especially when compared to standalone IM.

Markit Connex's IM service features an industry-approved, secure global directory of users, so financial firms can be certain of exactly who is communicating electronically.

Markit Connex users can communicate directly with AOL® Instant Messenger™ (AIM®), ICQ® services and Yahoo! Messenger™ by simply importing AOL or Yahoo contact information, establishing availability, and initiating a direct chat. Security and reliability are ensured, authentication, identity management, message logging and message archiving remain behind Markit’s firewall.

All one-to-one and forum conversations are persistent and can easily be retrieved within a two-week timeframe. Additionally, Markit Connex supports offline messages so there is no need to wait until your contact comes online.