Getco was doing this already as a supplemental liquidity provider at NYSE, another distinction created two years ago.

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As of June, Direct Edge handled 2 billion shares overall, 139.5 million through its so-called enhanced liquidity provider program.

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In some cases, as in our programs to backstop money market mutual funds, the purpose of the facility is to serve, once again in classic central bank fashion, as liquidity provider of last resort.

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