OzForex Finalist in 2006 International Business Awards

UK Trade & Investment - 20 Oct 2006

Online foreign exchange company OzForex was named a finalist in the UK Trade & Investment 2006 International Business Awards which recognise Australian enterprises successfully investing in the UK.

Eleven finalists were chosen by a distinguished judging panel, from a shortlist of 30 companies and the winners were announced by the British High Commissioner, the Rt Hon Helen Liddell, at a prestigious luncheon ceremony held on Friday 20 October in Sydney.

The UK Trade & Investment International Business Awards acknowledge Australian companies that have successfully expanded their operations into the UK. The nominated companies range from prominent multinationals to very successful small companies in industries such as financial services, marine, engineering and ICT.

Matthew Gilmour (left) Managing Director OzForex and Rt Hon Helen Liddell (right) British High Commissioner

With the launch of its UK office and 24-hour operations in 2005, OzForex business has experienced tremendous growth. The company has doubled in size in this time and revenue has increased by 182 per cent.

"The UK has proven to be a lucrative market for our business, which has confirmed that our business model works globally." said Matt Gilmour, founder and Managing Director of OzForex.

OzForex is now exploring expansion opportunities in America, Canada, Singapore, Japan and Hong Kong.

For more information contact Philippa Honner, Honner Media, philippa@honnermedia.com.au

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