Options Technology, a provider of capital markets infrastructure, has introduced PrivateMind, a new AI environment designed for financial institutions to leverage artificial intelligence while maintaining full data sovereignty and adhering to regulatory requirements.
Options Technology’s PrivateMind aims to address challenges financial firms face as they integrate AI, specifically concerning data security, regulatory alignment, and seamless integration with critical infrastructure. The platform offers a sovereign alternative to public cloud AI solutions, allowing clients to utilize large language models with their sensitive financial data remaining under their direct control.
Danny Moore, President and CEO of Options Technology, stated, “For financial institutions, data sovereignty and compliance aren’t optional; they are existential. PrivateMind gives our clients the ability to innovate with AI without compromising on security or regulatory trust.”
Key features of PrivateMind include finance-grade security and compliance, designed to be audit-ready and aligned with regulatory frameworks such as SEC, FCA, and GDPR. It ensures data sovereignty and control by keeping data within the client’s environment, preventing exposure to public models. The environment benefits from high-performance computing built on Options’ global ultra-low latency infrastructure and offers seamless integration with existing trading infrastructure, market data feeds, and analytics platforms. Furthermore, PrivateMind promotes transparency and accountability through explainable AI outputs with full traceability.
Ryan Ballantine, Product Manager for PrivateMind, commented, “PrivateMind bridges the gap between the promise of AI and the realities of regulatory compliance in financial markets. For the first time, firms can experiment, scale, and deploy AI with confidence.”
This launch follows recent developments for Options Technology, including its private cloud expansion into Iceland, achieving a Microsoft Solutions Partner specialization for Threat Detection, and the integration of Bruce ATS data into its global platform. Founded in 1993, Options Technology provides IT infrastructure to global Capital Markets firms, supporting clients across over 100 trading venues worldwide. The company is recognized for its focus on security, compliance, and resilient performance.
