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Lightspeed Connect adds short-locate workflow and simulated API trading

Lightspeed has expanded its API for active traders with borrow-locate requests, a paper environment, browser-based testing and AI-readable developer documentation.

30 Oct 2026News3 min read

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Lightspeed expands Connect API with borrow requests and testing tools

Daily locate expiry, separate test credentials and external market-data choices define the path from a prototype to live trading.

29 Oct 2026News2 min read