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the W Invest Fund Limited, SAC Segregated Account A Listed on BISX

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION – Monday, 26 January 2015

The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX) is pleased to announce the W Invest Fund Limited, SAC Segregated Account A shares have successfully completed the BISX Mutual Fund Listing Process. As a result, these shares have now been added to the roster of funds listed on the Exchange. The W Invest Fund Limited, SAC Segregated Account A is an open-ended investment fund of the W Invest Fund Limited.

W Invest Fund Limited, SAC Fund is incorporated as an International Business Company under the laws of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and was restructured as a Segregated Accounts Company as defined in the Segregated Accounts Companies Act, 2004.

BISX Chief Executive Officer; Keith Davies commented on the listing of the Mutual Fund. “We are pleased to have been able to provide a platform where the creativity and innovation of our Financial Services providers can be put to good use for the benefit of investors. W Invest Fund Limited, SAC – Segregated Account A, serves as the first fund to be listed by the The Winterbotham Trust Company Limited as Sponsor Member. Winterbotham is an original shareholder of BISX and continues to support the Exchange by bringing unique investment products to the Exchange.”

In speaking of the Listing, Ivan Hopper, Chief Executive Officer of The Winterbotham Trust Company Limited stated: “We are extremely pleased to have listed W Invest Fund Limited, A shares, with other classes to follow soon. We are also certain of further fund listings, our Company is the largest fund administrator by number of funds in The Bahamas, and we expect to continue to sponsor funds to become listed on the Exchange. Listing is key as it further enhances our offering and our ability to attract funds to The Bahamas¨

The Winterbotham Trust Company Limited served as the BISX Sponsor Member that brought this Fund to the Exchange. The Winterbotham Trust Company Limited has been appointed as the Administrator to the fund.

NOTE: Attached to this Press Release is the BISX Formal Trading Notice for W Invest Fund Limited, SAC – Segregated Account A. This notice advises the public of the security to be listed on the Exchange and the trading symbol of the listed security.

For Additional Information Contact:

Elude Michel-Sturrup

Tel: 242-323-2330

Fax: 242-323-2320

Email: info@bisxbahamas.com

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BISX APPOINTS NEW CHAIRMAN

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Andrew Strachan as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors for The Bahamas International Securities Exchange (BISX). Mr. Strachan takes over as the Chairman of BISX after having served in the capacity of Deputy Chairman for the last year, and he replaces Mr. Ian D. Fair who has served as BISX’s Chairman for the past 15 years.

Mr. Fair commented on his time as BISX Chairman, stating, “It has been a distinct honour to have been the founding Chairman of BISX for the past fifteen years. It has had its challenges along the way, but with the support of a loyal, talented staff and a dedicated Board of Directors we have achieved our aim to become a critical element in the development of the capital markets in The Bahamas. It is now time for me to step down and pass the Chairmanship on to the next generation. The Board has Andrew’s support and I am confident that he will do a very good job in guiding BISX on its next phase of development. For the time being, I shall continue to serve as a non-executive Director.”

Mr. Strachan also commented on his new position within BISX, stating, “I appreciate the confidence of our former Chairman and the Board of BISX. We look forward to achieving further progress in building an innovative and dynamic platform for the development of capital markets in The Bahamas. In particular, we aim to substantially increase the number of listings, promote a culture of saving and investing for economic development and maintain a high level of investor participation.”

Andrew Strachan is a banker, portfolio manager, relationship manager, and economist by profession with over 25 years of experience in international private banking at Clariden Leu Nassau Branch and Credit Suisse Bahamas. Notably, achieving outstanding investment performance results with funds invested in international equity and bond markets. Andrew has held senior positions – Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager, Relationship Manager and Deputy to the Managing Director at Clariden Leu and Vice President Portfolio Manager at Credit Suisse.

He holds a Bachelor’s Degree Specialization in Economics and a Master’s Degree specialization in International Finance and Econometrics from Concordia University Montreal Quebec Canada and has studied and trained in the United States, England and Switzerland.

Mr. Strachan has served on a number of public and private boards, financial organizations, and advisory committees in the Bahamas. Mr. Strachan is married to Gigi Strachan and they have one daughter, Ariana. Mr. Strachan is an active member of Holy Spirit Anglican Church.

For additional information please contact

Keith E. N. Davies

BISX Chief Executive Officer.

Tel: 1-242-323-2330

Fax: 1-242-323-2320

Email: info@bisxbahamas.com