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NYFIX Acquires FIXCITY



    NYFIX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYFX), a trusted provider of innovative
    solutions that optimize trading efficiency, has today announced the
    acquisition of UK-based FIXCITY, a specialist in web-based electronic
    trading and liquidity discovery solutions. FIXCITY´s flagship product
    ioinet is used by over 120 firms with desktop presence on 70 of
    Europe´s premier buy-side institutions. ioinet is highly regarded for
    its sophisticated IOI (indications of interest) analysis, filtering,
    and alerting capabilities.

    NYFIX will combine its IOI workflow expertise with FIXCITY´s front
    end technology to deliver a unique liquidity discovery solution that
    will enable clients to swiftly capitalize on trading opportunities.
    Further differentiating the solution will be the depth of global IOI
    content that will result from the unification of the ioinet and NYFIX
    Marketplace communities and the resulting number of direct channels
    that will be integrated into buy-side desktops.

    This acquisition is a continuation of NYFIX´s strategy to
    aggregate liquidity for its clients and provide them with the
    real-time information they need to make the best trading decisions.
    This acquisition also adds significantly to NYFIX´s global client base
    on the heels of the Company´s recent launch of Euro Millennium, a
    neutral dark pool for Pan-European equities.

    Commenting on the acquisition, Howard Edelstein, CEO, NYFIX, said:
    "We are constantly trying to help our clients find the best trading
    opportunities in this increasingly fragmented market and are seeing
    the resurgence of IOIs as a primary source for liquidity discovery.
    FIXCITY has powerful, client-proven technology that addresses this
    challenge and I am looking forward to harnessing the power of our
    respective technologies, expertise, and global reach to deliver
    world-class trading solutions to our clients."

    Bob Moitoso, Global Head of the FIX Division at NYFIX, said:
    "NYFIX and FIXCITY have become leaders in the IOI business with
    different approaches. While NYFIX focused on delivering high quality
    IOIs directly into the buy-side trader´s order management system for
    workflow efficiencies, FIXCITY approached it from a front-end
    analytical perspective. The reality is that clients want both -
    integration into their workflows, as well as visibility and control.
    We will combine our offerings to deliver a compelling and cost
    effective solution to the global trading community."

    Paul Scott, Director, FIXCITY, added: "This acquisition brings a
    wealth of advantages to our respective clients. Our enlarged community
    can look forward to greater global reach, including significant
    amounts of liquidity from NYFIX´s sell-side Marketplace clients, and
    access to ioinet´s advanced IOI analysis, filtering, and alerting
    functionality. With our combined team of forward-thinking
    professionals, we will continue to break new ground in delivering the
    best solutions possible for finding global sources of liquidity."

    About NYFIX, Inc.

    A pioneer in electronic trading solutions, NYFIX continues to
    transform trading through innovation. The NYFIX Marketplace(TM) is a
    global community of trading counterparties utilizing innovative
    services that optimize the business of trading. The NYFIX Millennium
    ATS(R) provides the Marketplace community with new methods of
    accessing liquidity. NYFIX also provides real-time information and
    analytic services for liquidity discovery. A trusted business partner
    to buy-side and sell-side alike, NYFIX enables ultra-low touch, low
    impact market access and end-to-end transaction processing. NYFIX
    International Limited, a subsidiary of NYFIX, Inc., is the operator of
    Euro Millennium, and is authorized and regulated by the UK Financial
    Services Authority, FRN 400884. Please visit http://www.nyfix.com for
    more information about NYFIX and www.thinkliquidity.com for more
    information about Euro Millennium.

    About FIXCITY

    FIXCITY is a global software provider and consultancy offering
    leading FIX IOI (Indications of Interest) delivery solutions and
    providing analysis and practical advice to firms implementing the FIX
    Protocol. ioinet, FIXCITY´s flagship product, takes a new approach to
    IOI distribution with sophisticated filters, IOI analysis tools and
    finely-targeted messaging, priced on a per-destination basis, enabling
    its community of leading buy- and sell-side firms to concentrate on
    their core trading activities.

    Cautionary Statement on Forward Looking Statements

    This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
    within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
    amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
    amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created
    thereby. Actual future events, circumstances, performance and trends
    could materially differ from those set forth in these statements due
    to various factors, including but not limited to: general economic
    conditions; the effects of current, pending and future legislation;
    regulation and regulatory actions; actions and initiatives by both
    current and future competitors; our ability to accommodate increased
    levels of trading activity and keep current with market data
    requirements; the risks related to the ability of NYFIX to develop and
    market its products and services; NYFIX´s success in obtaining,
    retaining and selling additional products and services to clients; the
    pricing of products and services; stock market activity; the ability
    of NYFIX´s Transaction Services Division to maintain third-party
    assistance to access exchanges and other important trading venues;
    changes in technology; the availability of skilled technical
    associates; the ability of NYFIX to obtain necessary network
    equipment, technical support or other telecommunications services or
    being forced to pay higher prices for such equipment, support or
    services; and the impact of new acquisitions and divestitures; and
    other risks and uncertainties including those detailed in our SEC
    filings; as well as future decisions by us. There can be no assurance
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