Characteristics

Netherlands Antilles

IFCE is incorporated and has its operational facilities in Curacao, Netherlands Antilles. Curacao is one of the oldest and most established jurisdictions for international financial services, serving many of today’s leading global financial institutions. As one of five Caribbean islands comprising the Netherlands Antilles, Curacao is an integral part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. As such, Curacao offers a high degree of political and economic stability, and an efficient and reliable legal system based upon Dutch law. Curacao’s international financial services industry is overseen by the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles in an environment respected for its security, confidentiality and stability.

Governance

A Board of Directors who is elected by the shareholders governs IFCE. A nominating committee recommends candidates for board membership to the shareholders. One third of the directors are elected every two years, and at least two directors represent participant member firms. Additional directors include leading international financial professionals able to provide policy direction to the management.

Regulation and Compliance

A Legal and Compliance Officer oversee IFCE regulatory and compliance matters. Disciplinary actions are imposed where necessary in accordance with IFCE’s self-regulatory authority. IFCE will observe a strict “Know Your Customer” policy (KYC) to safeguard the integrity of the marketplace and its clientele.

Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange

The Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange N.V. (www.dcsx.an), is a licensed securities exchange since February 1st, 2010, and aims to become an international exchange for listing and trading, both domestic and international securities. The DCSX will provide a time- and cost-efficient listing for international and regional corporations and investment funds, furnishing an alternative to the Anglo-Saxon regulatory requirements of the regional exchanges in other jurisdictions.