It allows users to exchange ideas, research, trade inquiries, pricing, indications of interest, client insights, news, and data.

IB integrates seamlessly with other client workflow tools, helping to streamline communication and reduce errors. It offers features like persistent chat rooms, structured data links, and customizable surveillance for secure communication. Users can manage a high volume of chats with tabs and folders, send messages to multiple recipients with the Blast menu, and quickly find information with advanced search functions.

Additionally, IB supports structured data links, enabling users to send more than just text and integrate chat content with other Bloomberg Terminal functionalities. This helps in organizing complex conversations and enhancing collaboration. Features like @mentions, emojis, and the ability to create and share screenshots further enrich the communication experience.

For firms looking to extend IB’s capabilities, API add-ons are available. These include chatbots that can retrieve financial insights on demand, integration with client applications, and tools to connect client inquiries with internal workflows between salespeople, traders, and order management systems. This makes IB a robust tool for financial professionals, offering a comprehensive solution for efficient and secure communication.