Dubai, 26 May 2010

As part of ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity, Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange has approved FFastFill Plc, a global provider of software and services to the financial community, as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) on the Exchange.

FFastFill, quoted on the London Stock Exchange (FFA:AIM UK), develops and supports over 80 financial institutions worldwide using a range of technology applications. Backed by market expertise and knowledge in exchange traded derivative instruments, FFastFill is at the forefront of technology for the electronic trading community. Headquartered in London, FFastFill has offices in Chicago, Prague and Sydney.

“As an expanding Exchange, DGCX is committed to enhancing connectivity by empanelling established software vendors. This allows us to widen our technology solutions for the benefit of members and their clients,” said Eric Hasham, Chief Executive Officer, DGCX.

“The Exchange is working closely with members to implement fresh initiatives that support its on-going growth. With FFastFill on board as an ISV, members can access DGCX via widely used, advanced technology,” he added.

Patrick Thornton-Smith, Managing Director, FFastFill, said, “FFastFill is an important provider of high quality services to the electronic trading community.  We are pleased to add DGCX, the region’s largest derivatives exchange to our connectivity suite. FFastFill offers the advantage of providing tailored solutions to meet clients’ unique requirements. In doing so, it provides the flexibility of integrating FFastFill’s own technology with the specialist services of other suppliers.”

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