LONDON, 30 August 2018 – Everton striker Cenk Tosun kicked off the launch of the Blackwell Global #DidYouKnow campaign today with the release of the “Secret of My Success” interview on Youtube. The first of six short films released online, the exclusive feature highlights the importance of fan support and how Cenk feels when he plays for Everton. Other players and ambassadors to be feature in the #DidYouKnow series of video interviews  include Iceland international Gyfli Sigurdsson, defensive midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, and former Everton players Leon Osman, Graham Stuart and Graeme Sharp. Secret of My Success Rupert Hadlow, Blackwell Global UK CDO, commented, “Following on from the success of our award winning #BluesChallenge campaign in 2017, we are excited to announce the launch of the #DidYouKnow campaign. Comparing football with trading, the YouTube series highlights the important attributes that are needed to be successful in both.” The six videos will complement Blackwell Global’s growing forex and crypto-based free educational offering and will feature a Facebook competition each. More details on Cenk’s “Secret of My Success” interview can be found on www.blackwellglobal.com/cenk, or via the Facebook page www.facebook.com/BlackwellGlobal.   About Blackwell Global Founded in 2010, the Blackwell Global group of companies (“Blackwell Global”) were established to offer investment solutions for private, professional, and institutional clients, including financial services and products ranging from “full-stack” financing solutions, as well as trading services such as forex, contracts for difference, spot and bullion precious metals, global stocks, options, futures and structured products. Blackwell Global provides superior liquidity, 24-hour technical support, market research tools, educational materials, professional partnership programmes and fully integrated trading platforms for its clients. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Blackwell Global has main offices in the United Kingdom, Cyprus, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Cambodia, and is regulated by FCA (UK), SECC (Cambodia) and SFC (Hong Kong). In July 2017, the group signed a multi-year partnership with Everton Football Club to become their first Official Forex and Brokerage partner.   Connect with Blackwell Global Contact:   info@blackwellglobal.com Website: www.blackwellglobal.com Twitter:    www.twitter.com/BlackwellGlobal Facebook:        www.facebook.com/BlackwellGlobal LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/blackwell-global-investments YouTube:        www.youtube.com/c/BlackwellGlobal Google+: plus.google.com/+BlackwellGlobalGroup

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London-based brokerage marked for expansion LONDON, 8 August 2018 – Blackwell Global UK has on 1 August this year upgraded its Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) brokerage licence to the full-scope IFPRU €730k firm. The variation of permission to the highest licence level issued by FCA ensures that Blackwell Global UK adheres to good corporate governance, stringent risk control measures and increased liquidity levels. Patrick Latchford, Blackwell Global UK CEO, commented, “Given the imposition of the new ESMA regulations, especially in relation to negative balance protection, the timing was right to gain the full licence and continue to grow the business. Blackwell Global supports the FCA’s efforts to properly account for market risk and its encouragement of brokers to move away from the matched principal model.” Blackwell Global UK has received a significant capital injection from its parent company, Blackwell Global Group. This licence upgrade is part of Blackwell Global’s strategic development plans as the group continues to grow its presence in Europe to complement its strong position in Asia. Apart from the FCA regulations, Blackwell Global UK also complies with the European Securities and Markets Authority’s (ESMA) Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).   About Blackwell Global Founded in 2010, the Blackwell Global group of companies (“Blackwell Global”) were established to offer investment solutions for private, professional, and institutional clients, including financial services and products ranging from “full-stack” financing solutions, as well as trading services such as forex, contracts for difference, spot and bullion precious metals, global stocks, options, futures and structured products. Blackwell Global provides superior liquidity, 24-hour technical support, market research tools, educational materials, professional partnership programmes and fully integrated trading platforms for its clients. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Blackwell Global has main offices in the United Kingdom, Cyprus, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Cambodia, and is regulated by FCA (UK), SECC (Cambodia) and SFC (Hong Kong). In July 2017, the group signed a multi-year partnership with Everton Football Club to become their first Official Forex and Brokerage partner.   Connect with Blackwell Global Contact:   info@blackwellglobal.com Website: www.blackwellglobal.com Twitter:    www.twitter.com/BlackwellGlobal Facebook:        www.facebook.com/BlackwellGlobal LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/company/blackwell-global-investments YouTube:        www.youtube.com/c/BlackwellGlobal Google+: plus.google.com/+BlackwellGlobalGroup

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Brokerage now offers direct access to Asia’s most international exchange HONG KONG, 5 July 2018 – Blackwell Global Hong Kong announces today its admittance as a member of the Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading (SGX-DT). Global clients will gain direct access to the Asian derivatives market through the SGX Asian Gateway. As the subsidiary of Blackwell Global Hong Kong, Blackwell Global Futures’ membership of the SGX-DT allows the brokerage to offer the Exchange’s derivative contracts to both Hong Kong and international investors, bringing them highly competitive futures trading fees along with direct connectivity to Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Investors will be able to trade with exchanges in the biggest economies of Asia, such as Japan, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Michael Syn, Head of Derivatives, SGX, said, “We are delighted to welcome Blackwell Global Futures to our growing community of members, and look forward to supporting them as we continue to grow the liquidity and global network within our derivatives market.” Michael Chai, Chairman of the Blackwell Global Group said, “We’re very honoured to be formally admitted as a Derivatives Trading Member of SGX. This is a significant development in our ongoing commitment to offer our clients trading products and services of esteemed repute, especially with the rapidly growing demand for Asian markets.” Blackwell Global Hong Kong was launched in 2015 offering precious metals investments, with the SFC stocks and futures licences attained in 2017. The SGX-DT membership is in addition to the SFC asset management licence acquired this year, marking itself as a strong newcomer to the financial industry. About Blackwell Global Founded in 2010, the Blackwell Global group of companies (“Blackwell Global”) were established to offer investment solutions for private and institutional clients, including financial services and products ranging from “full-stack” financing solutions, as well as trading services such as forex, contracts for difference, spot and bullion precious metals, global stocks, options, futures and structured products. Blackwell Global provides superior liquidity, 24-hour technical support, market research tools, educational materials, professional partnership programmes and fully integrated trading platforms for its clients. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Blackwell Global has main offices in the United Kingdom, Cyprus, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Cambodia, and is regulated by FCA (UK), SECC (Cambodia) and SFC (Hong Kong). In July 2017, the group signed a multi-year partnership with Everton Football Club to become their first Official Forex and Brokerage partner. About Singapore Exchange Singapore Exchange (SGX) is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards. As Asia’s most international, multi-asset exchange, SGX provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services, with about 40% of listed companies and 75% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore. SGX is the world’s most liquid offshore market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN and offers commodities and currency derivatives products. Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities. For more information, please visit www.sgx.com

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Brokerage to focus on developing other areas of financial services LIMASSOL, 29 June 2018 – Blackwell Global Cyprus today announces the voluntary renunciation of its Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) regulatory licence (License No. CIF 159/11). Since 2011, Blackwell Global has complied with CySEC’s strict regulations and stringent protocols for the past seven years. With the acquisition of its FCA licence in 2016, Blackwell Global has been focused on developing the European business on that front, as well as its Asia Pacific presence. “It has been an honour working with CySEC,” said Daniela Egli, Director of Blackwell Global Cyprus, “We hold the commission in high regard as it has helped us offer stringent investor protection to our clients. However, we are making this decision to focus on the development of other areas of our business.” The Cyprus office will be retained as a support office for Blackwell Global UK. In January this year, the brokerage acquired the Type 9 Asset Management license awarded by Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in addition to its securities and futures licences acquired in 2016.

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Brokerage one of 19 financial companies recognised for their innovative approach to financial services

London, 1 June 2018 – Blackwell Global has been identified as an honouree for Global Finance’s sixth annual awards – The Innovators 2018. Recognising organisations that have developed viable, creative solutions within the financial industry, the award commends the innovative #BluesChallenge collaboration between the brokerage and Premier League side Everton Football Club.

The #BluesChallenge is a symbolic namesake that represents their synergic partnership, challenging traders to pit their skills in a demo trading competition against world famous Everton stars including Everton players Wayne Rooney, Jordan Pickford, Morgan Schneiderlin, Phil Jagielka, Leighton Banes and Yannick Bolasie. Blackwell Global's multi-channel campaign was met with astounding success, with more than 1,200 competitors from 75 countries taking part in the challenge.

Participants of The Innovators 2018 have to fulfil a stringent set of criteria before being named a nominee. Despite being the company’s first sports partnership campaign, the brokerage was able to meet the exacting requirements, ranking itself alongside other financial industry heavyweights such as ANZ Bank, Bank of America Merill Lynch, DBS Bank and Saxo Payments.

“Global Finance, founded in 1987, has a circulation of more than 50,000 and readers in 189 countries. Headquartered in New York and with offices in London and Milan, the company has 31 years of experience in international financial markets providing valuable sources of data on 192 countries.

In April, Blackwell Global also received recognition from The UK Sponsorship Awards where it was presented with the First Time Sponsor Award, trumping other competitors in the same category such as Kayak, The Movember Foundation, Octopus Energy and Waldorf Astoria hotels.

More details on Global Finance’s The Innovators 2018 can be found on: https://www.gfmag.com/media/press-releases/global-finance-names-innovators-2018.

About Blackwell Global

Founded in 2010, the Blackwell Global group of companies (“Blackwell Global”) were established to offer investment solutions for private and institutional clients, including financial services and products ranging from “full-stack” financing solutions, as well as trading services such as forex, contracts for difference, spot and bullion precious metals, global stocks, options, and futures. Blackwell Global provides superior liquidity, 24-hour technical support, market research tools, educational materials, professional partnership programmes and fully integrated trading platforms for its clients. With a global presence in over 100 countries, Blackwell Global has main offices in the separately regulated markets of United Kingdom, Cyprus, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Cambodia. In July 2017, the group signed a multi-year partnership with Everton Football Club to become their first Official Forex and Brokerage partner.

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