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StoneX Celebrates NIBA's 30th Anniversary

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NIBA 30th Year!! In 1981 I opened an IB with my father and so began my life in the futures industry. Since that time so many things have changed in our space but the constant for me has always been being involved with the IB business and the NIBA since the beginning. My old FCM was the first to join as a representative from an IB who cleared with us was the first President. When I came to Stone X Financial Inc. 17 years ago, I discussed with the powers that be that we needed to join and grow our IB business. They wholeheartedly agreed and now we are one of the top 5 clearers of IB business. The number one thing that NIBA has accomplished is, they’ve brought a unified voice to the NFA and CFTC that the IB Community never would have received without this organization. Number 2 is, I met my wife of 26 years at the 3rd conference. With nearly 90 years of experience in the commodity markets and roots dating back to 1924, StoneX is an industry leader in providing market knowledge and efficient clearing operations to Introducing Brokers in the United States and United Kingdom. StoneX’s subsidiaries are clearing members of exchanges in the United States, Europe, and other markets around the world. On other markets, StoneX’s subsidiaries have direct electronic access and clearing relationships with local members. Our business is based upon impeccable customer service, timely market information and in-depth market intelligence. When it comes to understanding commodity markets, we are recognized as an industry leader and continually strive to remain on the leading edge of commodity risk management. Introducing Brokerage customers clear through one of StoneX's regulated futures brokers because they know they can count on us to get the job done right – every time. Kevin Brennan Managing Director StoneX Financial Inc. – FCM Division www.stonex.com Kevin.Brennan@StoneX.com 230 S. LaSalle – Suite 10-500 Chicago, IL 60604 Direct: (312) 780-6711

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