Win Global Markets in Process to Obtain Binary Options License
Gustavo Perrotta, Former Investment Banker with Credit Suisse, Joins Win Global Markets Board of Directors
NEW YORK, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
Win Global Markets (OTCBB: WGMI), a leading provider of online trading of binary options, announced today that on May 17, 2012, its wholly owned subsidiary, WGM Services Ltd., a Cyprus company, has notified the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) of its intention to submit an application to obtain a Cyprus Investment Firm (CIF) license.
WGM Services Ltd. notification to CySEC complies with the May 4, 2012 announcement by CySEC that following a review by the European Commission on how binary options are classified and regulated in other EU member-states and based on the EU Acquis, CySEC has concluded that binary options should be included in the list of financial instruments that fall within the remit of the Investment Services and Activities and Regulated Market Law of 2007-2009.
WGMI also announced the appointment of Mr. Gustavo Perrotta to serve as a member of WGMI's Board of Directors. Mr. Perrotta is part of a group of investors represented by Hamilton Ventures LLP, which has invested $1.25M in WGMI in February 2012.
Gustavo Perrotta commented: "I am looking forward to working with Win Global Market's experienced management team, led by Mr. Shimon Citron. I strongly believe the binary options industry is at an inflection point and represents substantial growth potential. As a director, my goals will be to empower management, aid in its global growth plan and also to establish clear communications with shareholders and financial partners."
Mr. Perrotta brings to the Board of Directors of WGMI, broad investment banking experience in the financial markets, including senior positions in Credit Suisse and audit experience with Arthur Anderson.
About Win Global Markets, Inc.
Win Global Markets, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiary WGM Services Ltd., engages in the business of online trading of binary options in a number of languages through its online websites - http://www.eztrader.com and http://www.globaloption.com. Win Global Markets, Inc. offers proprietary trading software and operates 24-hours, 6 days a week.
Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on certain factors and assumptions including expected growth, results of operations, performance, business prospects and opportunities. For example, WGMI's statements about the expected growth of the binary options business and Mr. Perrotta's expected contributions to the growth of WGMI's binary options business, are forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with WGMI's financial condition, prospects and opportunities, legal risks associated with the binary options trading industry and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in WGMI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting WGMI, reference is made to WGMI's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is on file with the SEC. Forward-looking statements are given only as at the date of this press release and WGMI disclaims any obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
All references to "WGMI" refer to Win Global Markets, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.
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