Regulatory Update on Static IP
What are the objectives of the new API regulations?
The main objectives are to:
- Promote safer participation of retail investors in algorithmic trading
- Set clear operational norms for API-based trading
- Mandate static IP usage for secure, traceable connections
- Introduce risk controls on order flow and algorithmic behaviour
- Prevent unauthorised or unregulated access to broker APIs
- Ensure compliance and auditability of algo trades