MTF:  A multilateral trading facility (MTF) is a European regulatory term for a self-regulated financial trading venue. These are alternatives to the traditional stock exchanges where a market is made in securities, typically using electronic systems. The concept was introduced within the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive(MiFID), a European Directive designed to harmonise retail investors protection and allow investment firms to provide services throughout the EU.

LMAX:   LMAX Exchange is a London based multilateral trading facility (MTF) for forex trading. LMAX Exchange provides low latency, order-driven execution venue for electronic trading of foreign exchange, FX. LMAX Exchange operates a global FX exchange infrastructure with matching engines in London, New York and Tokyo.

Equinix:  Equinix, Inc. is an American multinational company headquartered in Redwood City, California, that specializes in internet connection and related services.