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. 17, 2026 at 12:00am

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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 the CME in Aurora, Illinois and ICE Futures in Chicago 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 improved price discovery and more efficient markets by providing low-latency access to essential market data for traders and investors in both regions. It highlights the continued investment in advanced infrastructure to support global financial markets.

The details

The new services from McKay Brothers and Quincy Data will offer private transport capacity and distribution of Quincy's Snapshot Feeds, providing critical market information for select futures including equity indices, energy, metals, and FX. McKay and Quincy are known for their Level Playing Field policy, which ensures equal access to high-performance infrastructure for all clients regardless of size.

  • 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 sister company of McKay Brothers that distributes time-sensitive market data to participants in global financial markets.

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

What’s next

The new services are now live, providing low-latency connectivity between US and Australian financial markets.

The takeaway

This investment in high-speed infrastructure between the US and Australia demonstrates the continued focus on improving price discovery and market efficiency in global financial markets through advanced data transport and distribution capabilities.