NEW YORK--Jun. 15, 2009-- MF Global Ltd. (NYSE: MF), a leading intermediary offering customized solutions in global cash, derivatives and related markets, has appointed James Rowsell as managing director of Europe, effective immediately. As the senior leader of the region, he will be responsible for MF Global’s European growth strategy including oversight of its London, Paris, Amsterdam and Geneva offices. Mr. Rowsell previously served as the company’s global head of equities since 2003 based in London.

“James has demonstrated an ability to translate strategy into real results,” said Bernard W. Dan, chief executive officer, MF Global. “Over the past six years, he raised MF Global’s equities business from a small regional start-up into a substantial international business with a comprehensive product and service offering.

“His considerable experience, strong relationships and proven leadership will play an important part in expanding MF Global’s presence in Europe while driving existing and seizing new market opportunities in the region.”

Mr. Rowsell has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining MF Global, he spent several years at Citigroup, most recently as head of equity sales for Europe.

Laurence O’Connell, who had been serving as the senior leader of Europe on an interim basis, has resumed his role as managing director of MF Global’s Asia-Pacific Operations.

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MF Global Ltd. (NYSE: MF), is a leading intermediary offering customized solutions in global cash, derivatives and related markets. 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. MF Global is uniquely diversified across products, trading markets, customers and regions. Its worldwide client base includes financial institutions, industrial groups, hedge funds and other asset managers as well as professional traders and private/retail clients. MF Global operates in 14 countries on more than 70 exchanges, providing access to some of the largest and fastest growing financial markets in the world and is the leader by volume on many of these markets. For more information, please visit www.mfglobal.com.

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