McKay Brothers and Quincy Data Launch Fastest Connectivity Between Illinois and Sydney

New services link US futures markets with key Australian trading hubs for improved price discovery

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:21pm

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McKay Brothers, a leading provider of data transport services for financial markets, and its sister company Quincy Data, a distributor of real-time market data, have launched new services connecting Illinois futures markets like the CME and ICE Futures with major trading facilities in Sydney, Australia, including the Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC) and Equinix SY5. The new connection is engineered for best-in-class performance with a round-trip delay of less than 168 milliseconds, supporting tighter markets and broader participation between North American and Australian markets.

Why it matters

This new high-speed connectivity between the US and Australia will enable faster price discovery and more efficient markets by providing low-latency access to critical real-time data. It aligns with McKay and Quincy's mission to offer a level playing field for all market participants, regardless of size, to access the most advanced infrastructure.

The details

The new services from McKay Brothers and Quincy Data will provide private transport capacity and essential market data feeds, including for equity indices, energy, metals, and foreign exchange futures. The connection is designed for best-in-class performance, with a round-trip delay of less than 168 milliseconds between North America and Australia.

  • The new services launched on March 16, 2026.

The players

McKay Brothers

The leading provider of data transport services for financial markets, operating the world's most advanced short- and long-haul networks.

Quincy Data

A leader in distributing time-sensitive market data to participants in global financial markets, with points of presence across North America, Europe, and Asia.

CME

The futures exchange located in Aurora, Illinois.

ICE Futures

The futures exchange located in Chicago, Illinois.

Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC)

A major trading facility located in Sydney, Australia.

Equinix SY5

A data center in Sydney, Australia that is home to the ASX and Cboe Australia exchanges.

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What they’re saying

“We are pleased to expand our global footprint to Sydney, supporting tighter markets and broader participation.”

— Stéphane Tyc, Co-founder of McKay Brothers and Quincy Data (PRNewswire)

The takeaway

This new high-speed connectivity between the US and Australia will enable faster price discovery and more efficient markets by providing low-latency access to critical real-time data, furthering McKay and Quincy's mission to offer a level playing field for all market participants.