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GFT Among the Fastest-Growing Technology Companies

Global Forex Trading Listed on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for Second Consecutive Year

ADA, Mich., Oct. 19, 2006 - Global Forex Trading (GFT) announced today that the company has been listed on the 2006 Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. Based on GFT’s 647 percent revenue growth over the past five years, the company was ranked 238 on the 2006 Deloitte list.

Gary Tilkin, CEO and president, GFT, attributes the company’s growth to its commitment to innovations in technology, which have also spurred the company’s expansion throughout Europe, Asia and Australia. Technology has also been a major factor that has allowed the company to diversify its online trading services beyond foreign currencies, and into financial derivatives.

“As we continue to rapidly evolve our offerings to meet and anticipate the demands of our customers, we expect our growth to continue,” said Tilkin. “Just a few of our accomplishments in 2006 include the release of an improved version of our award–winning trading software, the launch of a new U.S. training division, and the creation of a new dealing facility in the United Kingdom.”

GFT was one of three foreign currency dealing companies that made the list, which highlights the strength and continued growth of the online currency trading industry as a whole. In 2006, GFT increased the number of employees by 154 percent throughout its six offices worldwide, while year–over–year customer trading volume has grown more than 85 percent since 2002.

“Sophisticated technology is becoming the norm and is in almost everything in the 21st century,” said Tony Kern, the deputy managing principal of Deloitte’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications industry practice. “GFT has developed technology solutions that deliver in today’s highly competitive world, and we applaud their efforts, ingenuity and teamwork in becoming one of the fastest growing technology companies in North America.”

GFT previously ranked number 16 on the 2005 Deloitte Technology Fast 500. This designation is not the only honor GFT has recently received. Earlier this year, GFT was named to the Inc. 500, a ranking of the top 500 fastest–growing private companies in the United States, based on the company’s three–year growth rate of 331 percent.

The Fast 500 ranks the fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications and life sciences companies in North America. It is compiled from Deloitte’s 16 regional North American Fast 50 programs, nominations submitted directly to the Fast 500, and public company database research. Companies are selected based on percentage revenue growth from 2001 to 2005.

Entrants must own proprietary intellectual property or proprietary technology that contributes to a significant portion of the company's operating revenues or devote a significant proportion of revenues to research and development of technology. Using other companies' technology or intellectual property in a unique way does not qualify. Base–year operating revenues must be at least $50,000 USD or $75,000 CD, and current–year operating revenues must be at least $5 million USD or CD. Companies must be in business a minimum of five years, and they must be headquartered within North America.

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About GFT

Founded in 1997, Global Forex Trading (GFT) is a world–leading provider of real–time currency dealing, pricing and comprehensive services for retail and institutional foreign exchange traders. Serving a global customer base in more than 100 countries through its DealBook® 360 trading software and 24–hour dealing desk operation, GFT's world headquarters is based in Ada, Mich., with global offices located in Chicago, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Australia and London (London office operated through GFT Global Markets UK Ltd.).

Global Forex Trading, Division of Global Futures and Forex, Ltd., is a registered futures commission merchant with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a registered broker–dealer with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission, holds a license with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) and holds a license with the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC). GFT Global Markets is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. More information about GFT can be found at www.gftforex.com.

CONTACT:
Tim Gort
Manager of Marketing & Communications
Global Forex Trading
(616)942-3757 (tgort@gftforex.com)

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