Fortis will connect to all Asian markets via GL Net, GL Trade’s order routing and data feed network, which provides access to 120 electronic equities and derivatives markets.

Extending to Asian markets will allow Fortis to offer global access to financial markets worldwide.

Joining GL NET is part of our plan to grow our electronic brokerage and routing business around the globe. With memberships to over 40 exchanges, our credit rating of AA- (S&P) and our extensive offerings form part of our strategy to be a top 5 clearer globally, commented Paul Hilgers, Fortis director of sales and account management Asia Pacific for merchant banking brokerage.