Statement re. Press Comment

ICAP: Statement re: Media Speculation

London, 9 April 2013 - ICAP plc (IAP.L), the world's leading interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services, notes recent media speculation on the CFTC's inquiry in to the IDSAFIX process. ICAP does not make submissions to ISDAFIX. ICAP is involved in the administration of part of the ISDAFIX process, and is cooperating with the CFTC's wider inquiry into this area. ICAP maintains policies that prohibit any of the behaviour that has been alleged in the media.

ICAP had no knowledge of the allegations prior to the media speculation, and is investigating them. Until those investigations are complete we will not make any further comment.

-ENDS-

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ICAP is the world's leading interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services. The Group matches buyers and sellers in the wholesale markets in interest rates, credit, commodities, FX, emerging markets and equity derivatives through voice and electronic networks. Through our post trade risk and information services we help our customers manage and mitigate risks in their portfolios. For more information, go to www.icap.com.