BBC picks gnuTrade as among ‘the best sites on the web’

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November 2007 –

BBC TV’s flagship technology show, Click, has picked gnuTrade out as one of ‘the best sites on the World Wide Web'.

The weekly programme, broadcast at various times on BBC News 24 and BBC World channels, recently featured gnuTrade (www.gnutrade.com) in its Webscape segment, which talks about websites that are worth a visit. 

In the show, TV presenter and ‘technology pundit’ Kate Russell, points out that gnuTrade offers a new take for those wanting to play the world's stock markets and goes on to give viewers a visual demonstration of gnuTrade’s unique Trading screen.

As well as highlighting the ‘Back a Player’, News feed, and Play and Real money options, Kate draws attention to gnuTrade’s striking graphics. “Past performance is beautifully illustrated,” she says, “with graphics that relay market movements in an easy to understand way.”

Lieven Van Marcke, managing director and founder of gnuTrade, which was launched earlier this year, says: “gnuTrade’s Back a Player facility is a trading option which no other gaming or trading company offers, and we are pleased that the BBC show recognises the potential for play money traders to make real cash if they attract a real money player to back them.

“The positive TV coverage reinforces our belief that gnuTrade is the next big step in online trading, using game-like graphics to make financial trading accessible to everyone.”

The Click episode featuring gnuTrade can be viewed on the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/) by clicking here. The story begins 19 minutes into the show.

For more information and to sign up for a free gnuTrade account, please visit www.gnutrade.com

More gnuTrade images from the Click show:

NOTES TO EDITORS

• The Click episode featuring gnuTrade was aired at various times in the week commencing October 13, on BBC News 24 and BBC World TV channels. The story about gnuTrade begins 19 minutes in to the show, and may be viewed by clicking here or by going to the Click video archives on the BBC website (http://www.bbc.co.uk/).

• The BBC website also includes a web story about gnuTrade which can be read by visiting the Webscape archives section or by clicking here.

• gnuTrade (pronounced ‘noo trade’) is the first financial gaming site to use striking graphics to represent the live global markets. This means the price movements are easy to follow and you gain a better, more enjoyable trading experience. The site offers novel, simple ways to bet on the markets or other players and clear educational guides for those who are new to trading or want to improve their skills. gnuTrade even lets you use small amounts of cash and trade with play money to practice trading and help build confidence.

• gnuTrade users must be over the age of 18 years. gnuTrade is an independent company registered in Curacao, which was founded by a team of highly experienced finance professionals. The company operates under a master licence issued by the Government of Netherlands Antilles and adheres to strict rules and policies regarding risk management, data security and accounting procedures. GnuTrade has offices and development teams in the UK, Curacao, Chile, India and South Africa.

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