Exchange Platforms Upgrade Technology

LONDON, March 2, 2011 - Improving technology is putting trading platforms under pressure to offer
easier and faster access to markets. In light of the state of markets and
trading World Finance's 2011 Exchanges and Brokers awards distinguish those
that have provided unparalleled service, while building investment strategies
that produce proven returns.

    World Finance Exchanges and Brokers awards 2011

    Best Advisory Brokers
    Western Europe
    Deutsche Borse Group

    Eastern Europe
    PKO Bank Polski

    North America
    The Blackstone Group

    Latin America
    Credite Suisse

    Asia
    Goldman Sachs Gao Hua Securities Company Limited

    Middle East
    Kamco

    Australasia
    Macquaire Bank Limited

    Africa
    Credit Suisse Standard Securities (pty) Ltd

    Best Online Brokers
    Western Europe
    DIF Broker

    Eastern Europe
    PKO Bank Polski

    North America
    TD Ameritrade

    Latin America
    ICAP do Brazil (for Execution)

    Asia
    Great Wall Securities Co. Ltd

    Middle East
    AM Financials s.a.l.

    Australasia
    First Prudential Markets

    Africa
    Sigma Securities

    Best Spread Betting Company
    Global Award Tradefair

    Best Sustainable Stock Exchanges
    Western Europe
    Frankfurt Stock Exchange

    Eastern Europe
    Warsaw Stock Exchange

    North America
    Nasdaq

    Latin America
    BM&F Bovespa

    Asia
    Hong Kong Stock Exchange

    Middle East
    ADX

    Australasia
    Australian Securities Exchange

    Africa
    Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange

    Best Trading Technology Companies
    Western Europe
    Deutsche Bank, Autobahn

    Eastern Europe
    GLTRADE

    North America
    Tibco

    Latin America
    Fidessa

    Asia
    Hitachi Software

    Middle East
    Mubasher

    Australasia
    Kyte Group

    Africa
    3I Infotech

    Best Trading Platforms
    Western Europe
    4XP Investments & Trading

    Eastern Europe
    CATALYST

    North America
    Pershing LLC

    Latin America
    Progress Apama

    Asia
    RBS

    Middle East
    Mubasher

    Australasia
    IG Markets

    Africa
    iStocks

    Best Corporate Brokers
    Western Europe
    Berenberg

    Eastern Europe
    PKO Bank Polski

    North America
    Bank of NY Mellon

    Latin America
    BTG Pactual

    Asia
    HSBC

    Middle East
    Bank Muscat

    Australasia
    Commonwealth Bank

    Africa
    Investec Securities Ltd

    Best Tangible Asset Brokers
    UK/Western Europe
    CB Richard Ellis

    Eastern Europe
    Dom Development

    North America
    CB Richard Ellis

    Latin America
    Global Forestry Investments

    Asia
    Tannet Group

    Middle East
    Dubai Gold Securities

    Australasia
    LJ Hooker

    Africa
    ECPlaza

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