RTS provides connectivity to Baxter FX

RTS Realtime Systems Group today announced that it offers access to Baxter’s multibank ECN, one of the world’s most liquid FX trading venues.

Frankfurt/Dublin - Being one of the leading ISVs in the electronic trading arena for equities, derivatives and bonds, RTS is broadening its market range and thus substantially strengthening its multi-asset class trading platform. With Baxter and the OTC FX markets at their fingertips, customers can trade 35 Currency Pairs, Spot FX and Futures and profit from one of the major liquidity pools 24hrs/5days.

“We are delighted to have found one of the most innovative ISVs and leaders in exchange connectivity and trading software. We see RTS as a partner who shares our values and who will extend our strengths in the OTC market keeping a strong commitment to client satisfaction”, says Franck Mikulecz MD from Baxter Group. “This new partnership is a key to BAXTER's broader plans to expand our Foreign Exchange business by enhancing trading capabilities and opening access to spot FX for proprietary traders and hedgers”, adds Jeff Grossman, Head of Sales at Baxter Financial.

“RTS providing access to OTC FX is far more than just writing another interface. We have achieved another milestone in diversifying and extending our product offering”, says Steffen Gemuenden, President and CEO of RTS. “The FX markets as an own asset class offer tremendous trading opportunities. Now our user can manage their currency overlay very efficient, out of one application”, adds Christian M. Schild, Head of Global Sales.

About RTS Realtime Systems Group:
RTS is a leading Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with local sales and support offices in the major financial centers and distribution partners in Greece, Italy and Portugal. RTS is the market leader in terms of functionality in electronic trading software for all traded products. With more than 3,000 user licenses and connections to more than 70 exchanges around the world, RTS has secured a solid position in the industry. In business since 1992, RTS has over fourteen years' of experience developing software to enable trading on the electronic exchanges. As one of the pioneers in designing electronic trading tools, RTS has developed an extensive suite of products for options and futures traders. In addition RTS' software features a variety of tools, including the RTD Quote Machine®, RTD Electronic Eye®, RTD SalesTrader, and the Autohedger as well as a basket trading system. With RTD Tango, the recently launched algorithmic trading system, RTS has further strengthened its product portfolio. As a global player in the area of electronic trading, RTS also offers an additional service to its customers. Upon request, RTS data-centers can provide flexible and high-speed connectivity options, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure and professional ASP solutions.

For more information about our company and our products, please contact: globalsales@rtsgroup.net

About Baxter
Baxter Financial Services Ltd. (http://www.baxter-fx.com) is a global "best execution" and technology group specializing in the foreign exchange markets. Baxter has established a strong reputation for customer service and innovation with a growing number of RTS customers. Their offer reflects in depth market knowledge and interbank experience including, a live order book, streaming multibank quotes, and unconditional trading in 35 currency pairs.