Amerex Energy Services Acquires Energy Choice Solutions

Amerex Energy Services, the commercial and industrial energy consulting division of Amerex Brokers LLC, is pleased to announce that is has acquired the operations of Energy Choice Solutions based in Philadelphia, PA, effective May 6, 2011, and has employed the former owner of the business, Steve Willett, to continue to manage and expand operations.

GFI Group Voted Broker of the Year in Commodities Business Awards 2011

GFI Group, Inc. (NYSE:“GFIG”) and its subsidiary Amerex Brokers have been voted Commodity Broker of the Year 2011 by Commodities Now magazine in this year’s Commodity Business Awards. GFI and Amerex have also been recognized in the Excellence in Renewable Energy Markets category.