In modern trading environments, risk monitoring and control are critical for ensuring platform stability and protecting both traders and administrators from unexpected losses. With volatile markets and high-frequency operations, delays in detecting risk exposure can lead to significant financial consequences. FiSDK provides the tools needed to monitor positions, manage risk, and respond to critical events in real time.

Importance of Real-Time Risk Monitoring

Risk exposure in trading platforms can change within milliseconds. Large positions, margin breaches, or sudden market fluctuations can create immediate threats if not addressed promptly. Real-time monitoring allows administrators to:

• Detect abnormal trading patterns

• Prevent excessive losses

• Maintain regulatory compliance

• Ensure overall system stability

Without real-time risk control, traders and platform operators may rely on delayed reports, which can result in missed opportunities or unmitigated risks.

FiSDK Support for Risk-Related APIs

FiSDK offers a set of risk-focused APIs that simplify monitoring and control:

• Account positions: Query and track current positions in real time

• Exposure data: Monitor risk exposure across instruments, accounts, or portfolios

• Margin and balance checks: Receive updates when thresholds are approached or breached

• Risk alerts: Automatically notify administrators or trigger downstream actions

These APIs abstract the complexity of raw REST calls and provide a consistent interface for event-driven operations.

Subscribing to Position and Exposure Events

A core feature of FiSDK is its event subscription mechanism, which allows users to listen for changes in positions or exposure data without manual polling. For example:

By subscribing to relevant events, dashboards or automated systems can react immediately whenever risk metrics change.

Automating Alerts and Controls

Beyond monitoring, FiSDK enables automation of risk controls:

• Trigger alerts when positions exceed predefined thresholds

• Automatically close risky trades or reduce exposure

• Send notifications to traders, risk managers, or system operators

• Integrate with dashboards for real-time visual feedback

Automation ensures that risk mitigation occurs consistently and without relying solely on human intervention.

Example: Monitoring Risky Positions

Consider a scenario where a trader opens a position exceeding a predefined risk limit. Using FiSDK, the system can:

1. Subscribe to position and exposure updates

2. Detect when the position crosses the threshold

3. Trigger an alert to the risk management dashboard

4. Optionally execute automated controls, such as closing the position or reducing leverage

This approach allows administrators to maintain control over volatile situations and reduce potential losses, all while keeping the workflow simple and responsive.