Man Group plc, a global provider of alternative investment products and one of the world's largest futures brokers, and Eurex, the world's largest derivatives exchange, have partnered to support the development of U.S. Futures Exchange (USFE). Deutsche Börse Systems, the developer and operator of the Eurex platform and network, operates the trading platform and corresponding communications network for USFE. ABOUT MF GLOBAL MF Global Ltd., formerly Man Financial, is the leading broker of exchange-listed futures and options in the world. It provides execution and clearing services for exchange-traded and over-the-counter derivative products as well as for non-derivative foreign exchange products and securities in the cash market. Its worldwide client base of more than 130,000 active accounts ranges from financial institutions, industrial groups, hedge funds and other asset managers to professional traders and private/retail clients. Further information on MF Global can be found at www.mfglobalinfo.com. ABOUT MAN GROUP plc Man Group plc is a leading global provider of alternative investment products and solutions. The Group employs over 1,500 people in 13 countries, with key centers in London and Switzerland. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EMG) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index. Further information on Man Group can be found at www.mangroupplc.com. ABOUT EUREX AG Eurex, jointly owned and operated by Deutsche Börse AG and SWX Swiss Exchange, is the world's largest derivatives exchange. Eurex offers a broad range of international benchmark products and operates the most liquid fixed income derivatives markets in the world. With market participants connected from locations all over the world, trading volume at Eurex exceeded 1.25 billion contracts in 2005. In addition to operating a fully electronic trading platform, Eurex provides an automated and integrated joint clearing house, Eurex Clearing. For further information, please visit www.eurexchange.com.