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Fortis Extends Electronic Trading Services With RTS’ Internet Frontend “eRTD” - Fortis And RTS Realtime Systems AG Announced Today Their Expanded Relationship

Date 15/03/2006

eRTD, the internet trading platform with a system independent JAVA front end offered by the German provider, the leading ISV for Multi Asset Class eTrading, has been added to Fortis’ electronic trading services.

Chris Lee, Global Head of Screen Based Trading at Fortis Merchant Banking says: “eRTD provides us with a very cost effective, lightweight and solid front end that can provide connectivity to all the major European, US and Asian cash and derivative exchanges. Our flexible approach to the way in which we offer market access to our clients globally, is part of our strategic approach to be at the forefront of third party, clearing, brokerage and custodial services.”

“We see Fortis as a strategic partner to RTS as they have a strong empathy for technology. The addition of eRTD at Fortis gives them true flexibility in matching up their clients trading requirements with the most suitable product to meet their specific needs. Typically these are dictated by choice of method of deployment and access; the level in intensity they require in functionality, multi market and asset type needs. RTS offers a comprehensive choice of these within our product range” comments Christian M. Schild, RTS’ Board member and Head of Global Sales.