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NYFIX, Inc. (Nasdaq: NYFX), a leading provider of innovative solutions that optimize trading efficiency, announced today a new single-day matched consideration record of �90 million ($120 million) for its Euro Millennium dark pool crossing network set on Friday, December 12. This consideration record comes on the heels of a daily matched volume record of 23 million shares and �63 million of consideration set on December 2. The value of liquidity available in the pool on Friday�s record day exceeded �22.9 billion, and of the 1,041 stocks that were represented, an approximately equal amount were UK, French and German. Chris Smith, Director, NYFIX International, comments: �Judging by the depth and breadth of liquidity we have seen in Euro Millennium over the past couple of weeks, it is becoming clear that clients are really starting to appreciate the greater price improvement and reduced market impact they can receive.� NYFIX Global Head of Transaction Services C. Thomas Richardson adds: �In the United States, dark pools and crossing networks are well-established and a vital part of most firms� trading strategy. In Europe, a similar trend is developing as more firms experience the benefits of dark trading, and adopt algorithms that can access these venues.� Euro Millennium is a neutral and independent crossing network that offers real-time continuous matching at or within the best bid and offer of the primary exchange. With the flexibility of various trading execution options Euro Millennium enables firms to meet their execution objectives without concerns for information leakage. On December 12 Euro Millennium�s buy- and sell-side clients experienced: Reduced Market Impact and Optimal Price Improvement. Executed trades ranging from large-cap to small-cap stocks, achieved an average price improvement on December 12 of 12.95 basis points. More specifically, averages for FTSE indices include: ���������FTSE 100 ��8.69 bps�������� FTSE 250 � 21.39 bps���������FTSE Small Cap � 70.36 bps Breadth of Liquidity. Executions on 12th December were split across 6 markets; 85% in UK stocks, 5% in French stocks, 4 % in German stocks and 2% in Dutch, Belgian and Portuguese stocks respectively. Market Ratios. On December 12, Euro Millennium captured significant market ratio in single stocks across all market capitalizations. Market Ratios on 12 December 2008* � Market � Security Market Ratio Market Capitalization � Brussels ELIA�SYSTEM�OP�ORD 49.85% SMLL CAP � London BODYCOTE�ORD 19.71% MID CAP � London DE�LA�RUE�ORD 15.80% MID CAP � Frankfurt SUEDZUCKER 9.44% MID CAP � London ARM�HOLDINGS�ORD 9.20% MID CAP � London HIKMA�PHARMA�ORD 6.23% MID CAP � London STHREE�ORD 5.73% SMLL CAP � London ANTISOMA 5.18% SMLL CAP � London MARSTON'S�ORD 5.11% MID CAP � London THOMAS�COOK�GROUP�ORD 4.61% LARGE�CAP � * Executions on Euro Millennium divided by executions on primary exchange (incl. OTC) x 100 About NYFIX, Inc. A pioneer in electronic trading solutions, NYFIX continues to transform trading through innovation. The NYFIX Marketplace� is a global community of trading counterparties utilizing innovative services that optimize the business of trading. NYFIX Millennium� provides the NYFIX Marketplace� with new methods of accessing liquidity. NYFIX also provides value-added informational and analytical services and powerful tools for measuring execution quality. A trusted business partner to the buy-side and sell-side alike, NYFIX enables ultra low touch, low impact market access and end-to-end transaction processing. For more information, please visit www.nyfix.com. Caution Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Actual future events, circumstances, performance and trends could materially differ from those set forth in these statements due to various factors, including but not limited to: general economic conditions; the effects of current, pending and future legislation; regulation and regulatory actions; actions and initiatives by both current and future competitors; our ability to accommodate increased levels of trading activity and keep current with market data requirements; the risks related to the ability of NYFIX to develop and market its products and services; NYFIX�s success in obtaining, retaining and selling additional products and services to clients; the pricing of products and services; stock market activity; the ability of NYFIX�s Transaction Services Division to maintain third-party assistance to access exchanges and other important trading venues; changes in technology; the availability of skilled technical associates; the ability of NYFIX to obtain necessary network equipment, technical support or other telecommunications services or being forced to pay higher prices for such equipment, support or services; and the impact of new acquisitions and divestitures; and other risks and uncertainties including those detailed in our SEC filings; as well as future decisions by us. There can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate and the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by NYFIX or any other person that the objectives and plans of NYFIX will be achieved. In addition, the forward-looking statements included in this press release represent NYFIX�s views as of the date of this press release. NYFIX anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause NYFIX�s views to change. However, while NYFIX may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, NYFIX specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing NYFIX�s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. All trademarks, trade names, logos, and service marks referenced herein belong to NYFIX, Inc.