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Futures Trading Now Available Through DealBook® 360

GFT’s online trading platform adds to its multi-derivative status; now includes futures, spot forex, spread betting and CFD trading.

Ada, Mich., Nov. 15, 2007 — Adding to its status as a leading comprehensive online trading platform, DealBook® 360 now offers access to global futures markets, with more than 90 electronic and pit-traded futures markets added from eight exchanges.

GFT's DealBook® 360 supports traders from all over the world who trade global financial derivatives, ranging from over-the-counter foreign exchange to contract for differences–a popular European derivative–and now futures, all from one flexible, reliable trading platform.

DealBook® 360 has evolved from its original release in 2001, not only receiving numerous awards since it was first introduced, but also distinguishing itself among traders as one of the most advanced, yet user-friendly, online currency trading platforms available. With free integrated advanced charting, more than 100 technical tools, and a wide range of timeframes and chart types, traders can spot market trends and place orders directly from the charts.

Gary Tilkin, CEO and president, GFT, says that DealBook® 360 will appeal to futures traders because its robust design includes more features than many other futures platforms, available for no extra charge.

“Futures traders will appreciate our advanced charting. While many other companies charge a premium for charting packages of our caliber, our platform is completely free,” said Tilkin. “We don't charge for many of the services that other brokers charge for. We believe that traders should have all the tools they need, included within one all-encompassing platform.”

Futures traders will also appreciate the real-time position monitoring and marked-to-market margin system within DealBook® 360. Traders do not have to wait until the end of the day to view their account information; account equity and margin requirements can be viewed directly within the platform.

Market-moving news from Dow Jones and Reuters is also available directly within the platform, in addition to the ability to create a custom news room with RSS newsfeed capabilities.

History of DealBook®

The first version of DealBook® 360, GFT's award-winning trading platform, was introduced in 2001, under the name DealBook® FX. The desktop software was created to provide individual and institutional traders with online access to the growing spot forex market, so they could speculate in over-the-counter foreign exchange trading.

In 2003, a second, more advanced version was introduced as DealBook® FX 2. With added features including automated trading, more than 100 technical studies, price alarms and more customization features, the second generation of software provided traders with a new experience for trading forex.

In 2004, additional features and tools were added, including customized leading technical indicators, adjustable forex lot sizes, and additional news sources within the platform.

In 2006, DealBook® 360 was revamped and reintroduced with capabilities for CFD traders and spread bettors, coinciding with the launch of GFT Global Markets UK Ltd. More than 2,100 products were added to the DealBook® 360 trading platform, in addition to features such as a customizable RSS newsfeed reader as well as a searchable symbol explorer to help traders quickly find and sort their preferred markets.

About GFT Futures

GFT Futures, Division of Global Futures & Forex, Ltd., provides traders with sophisticated offerings and advanced technology for the futures markets. Serving customers worldwide through its DealBook® 360 software and 24-hour trading desk and customer support 5.5 days a week, GFT Futures is based in Ada, Mich., with global offices located in Chicago, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, Australia and London (London office operated through GFT Global Markets UK Ltd.).

GFT Futures adheres to strict regulatory guidelines and principles of integrity, and is a member of the National Futures Association (NFA) and is regulated by the Community Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in the United States . For more information on GFT Futures, visit www.gftfutures.com . To learn more about GFT's forex trading services, visit www.gftforex.com .

Contact:
Kelly Quintanilla
Global Forex Trading
Marketing / Communications Specialist
616.942.3772
kquintanilla@gftforex.com

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