Statement re PLUS Derivatives Exchange

7 Jul 2011 07:00

PLUS Markets Group plc

7 July 2011

Update - PLUS Derivatives Exchange

Further to our announcement of 19 May 2011, PLUS-DX confirms its operational readiness to trade the Swap Index Contracts (SICs) at end of June 2011 in line with our expectations. PLUS-DX is awaiting FSA authorisation which is progressing.

For further information, please contact:

Cyril Th©ret / Clive Connors 020 7429 7800

PLUS Markets Group plc

Alexander Dewar / Iain Marlow 0845 213 1010

Brewin Dolphin Limited (Nominated Advisor)

Jeff Watt 020 7324 5482

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