FXCM to Sell FXCM Hong Kong to Rakuten Securities

FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM), a leading online provider of foreign exchange (FX) trading and related services, today announced that Forex Trading, LLC, a subsidiary of FXCM Newco, LLC ("FXCM") has signed a definitive agreement to sell FXCM Asia Limited ("FXCM Hong Kong") to Rakuten Securities, Inc. ("Rakuten Sec"), a top 5 FX broker in Japan, and a subsidiary of Rakuten, Inc. ("Rakuten") (TOKYO:4755), one of the world's largest Internet services companies, for a total consideration of approximately $36 million.

Subject to regulatory approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission and customary closing conditions, the transaction is expected to close in Q3. The consideration for the net assets will be finalized on the date of closing.

Rakuten Sec will continue to use the FXCM trading system for FXCM Hong Kong clients under a white label agreement with FXCM and will be notifying clients once the deal is finalized.

"We are pleased to extend our relationship and announce another transaction with Rakuten Sec through the sale of FXCM Hong Kong," said Drew Niv, CEO of FXCM. "This is another positive step towards FXCM completing its plan to sell non-core assets and repay the Leucadia loan."

"We are delighted to invite FXCM Hong Kong to Rakuten group, followed by FXCM Japan," said Yuji Kusunoki, President of Rakuten Sec. "This is a great opportunity for us to expand our FX business globally."

FXCM Hong Kong is FXCM's regulated entity providing services to predominantly Hong Kong residents. Forex Capital Markets Ltd ("FXCM UK") will continue to service the broader Asian market.

Pinnacle Inc. served FXCM as financial advisors on the deal.

About FXCM Inc.

FXCM Inc. (NYSE:FXCM) is a leading provider of online foreign exchange (forex) trading, CFD trading, spread betting and related services. Our mission is to provide global traders with access to the world's largest and most liquid market by offering innovative trading tools, hiring excellent trading educators, meeting strict financial standards and striving for the best online trading experience in the market.