For Immediate Release
October 10, 2008

Global Maxfin Capital Inc. names Paul Thornton, Vice-President, Private Client Group

Toronto – Sam Bouji , President and CEO of Global Maxfin Capital Inc. has announced that Paul Thornton has been appointed as Vice-President of Private Client Group.

“Paul has tremendous knowledge through exposure to different types of investment products, research and financing,” says Bouji. His skills and experience will play a critical role as we continue to build a strong community of investors.”

At Global Maxfin Capital Inc., Thornton will focus on building strong advisory services to support investors across Canada . He will work to further our strategic imperatives through recruiting, innovative training programs and the development of a new research and information facility for advisors and their clients.

Thornton makes frequent appearances on BNN, CityPulse 24 and CBC Newsworld to offer his insight into the financial markets. He also holds seminars on investing and investment management services.

Established in 2003, Global Maxfin Capital Inc. (GMCI) is a full-service investment dealer serving individual and institutional clients from its offices in Ontario , Alberta , British Columbia and Nova Scotia . Through its diverse investment options, GMCI is committed to providing comprehensive financial guidance and wealth planning to clients across Canada .

GMCI is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (the “ IIROC ”) and the Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF).

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