NEW YORK -- (BUSINESS WIRE) --

IKON Global Markets, Inc. (www.ikongm.com) is pleased to announce its membership to the Options Clearing Corporation (www.optionsclearing.com). IKON looks forward to the opportunities that membership to such a prestigious and selective organization presents to its business operations going forward.

IKON Senior Management and Board of Directors believe "The world class clearing operations at the OCC are the standard bearer in the futures industry. We are excited about our membership and anticipate that it will become a key component to the innovative products that IKON will continue to bring to the marketplace."

About IKON Global Markets:

IKON is a futures commission merchant registered with the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission. IKON offers foreign exchange, futures and options on futures to its client base.

About the Options Clearing Corporation:

OCC is the world's largest derivatives clearing organization that delivers risk management, clearance and settlement services, and provides value-added solutions that support and grow the markets served. It was the first clearing house to receive a AAA credit rating from Standard & Poor's Corporation.

CONTACT:

Media:
IKON Global Markets, Inc.
Ken Jarrett, 212-482-8408
md@ikongm.com