TY - JOUR T1 - A Fragmented Future JF - Trading SP - 91 LP - 93 VL - 2010 IS - 1 AU - David Jenkins Y1 - 2010/03/20 UR - http://guides.pm-research.com/content/2010/1/91.abstract N2 - This article explores the huge disparity of pan-regional cultures, economies, and regulatory environments and examines the plethora of obstacles facing alternative trading venues in the region. It concludes that although there are certainly hurdles to be overcome in the Asian region, change is taking hold and alternative trading venues are starting to pose a real challenge to established exchanges. Indeed, the article suggests that there is now a genuine appetite for technology that can help firms take advantage of the structural changes in the markets as well as provide the flexibility to accommodate a rapidly evolving Asian landscape. ER -