MF Global Research FAQ

Can anyone access MF Global Research? MFGR is produced exclusively for MF Global affiliated AEs, IBs and clients. Access to MFGR’s password protected web site for qualified users is available through our automated on-line registration page at http://research.mfglobal.com. MFGR is committed to producing quality research that assists AE’s and clients manage risk more effectively. How can I use MFGR as a Marketing Tool? AE’s can offer prospects 2-week free trials to MFGR by going to http://research.mfglobal.com and selecting “Click Here For a Trial”. Either the AE or client can fill in the required fields. If you direct a prospect to MFGR's free trial--be sure they complete the field "you were referred by" to preempt another sales group from contacting your lead. A user name and password allowing access to MFGR’s protected web site will be forwarded within 24 hours. AEs can provide value added service to existing clients by forwarding MFGR Daily Reports, Trade Ideas or text summaries of Roundtable Discussions on a regular basis. What are the top 3 most popular features of MFGR? MFGR user surveys and web traffic reports indicate that MarketVoice, Intraday Ag, & Financial Pages and the Daily Trade Recommendations Table are extremely popular. MFGR users also give high marks for special reports on the Featured Items Page. What is MarketVoice? MarketVoice is an audio broadcast system that brings live reports and analysis directly to your desktop through the Internet. The daily lineup includes a dozen contributors doing over 25 broadcasts that feature MFGR analysts as well as industry experts. How do I get MarketVoice? To subscribe to MarketVoice you must submit the online registration form available at: http://marketvoice.mfglobal.com MarketVoice is available free of charge to all Man offices, affiliates, and customers with an account balance of $500,000 or more and is available for a nominal charge for all other customers. When you submit the online registration form, your status will be verified and you will receive an e-mail confirmation that your MarketVoice account has been activated within 1 business day. How do AEs sign up for direct e-mail of select MFGR reports? Go to http://research.mfglobal.com/dailyres, click “Receive Research by Email” in upper left corner and then complete the registration form by filling in all fields and specifying the market sector(s) that interest you. You will start receiving select MFGR reports within the same day. Direct e-mail delivery of MFGR reports, available exclusively to AEs, does not include our daily reports—only special features. What is a Man Research Roundtable? MFGR “Roundtable Discussions” are live MarketVoice discussions on pivotal market factors with industry experts. “Asset Class Roundtables” bring together MFGR senior analysts for monthly discussions of how pertinent macro-economic issues impact specific market sectors. These discussions offer new market perspectives and are highly rated by MFGR users. Audio recordings and text summaries of MFGR Roundtables are available on the Featured Items Page at http://research.mfglobal.com/dailyres. What should I know about MFGR Seasonal Reports? Seasonal Reports are in-depth market perspectives published 3-4 times/year on each major market. See http://research.mfglobal.com/dailyresmain.asp?f=32 for a schedule of upcoming MFGR seasonal reports. Each MFGR seasonal report includes trade ideas and a scorecard on recommendations made in the preceding Seasonal Report. MFGR Seasonal Reports are frequently forwarded to clients because of their extended shelf life and double as excellent learning tools for novices anxious to improve their market knowledge. MFGR Seasonal Reports are available at: http://research.mfglobal.com/dailyresmain.asp?f=17. How is research for energy and meals organized? Precious metals research (pre-opening audio reports and afternoon text reports) are generated by an MFGR analyst in Chicago who is available to the sales force. Text reports on energy and base metals markets are released early morning (NY time) by a seasoned analyst under contract that is available to AEs on a special fee basis. How do I submit an information request or suggestion for improving MFGR? Please sent email to research@mfglobal.com. MFGR welcomes AE suggestions and feedback on our report content, formatting and site navigation. MFGR analysts will respond, if possible, to AE information requests. Client requests for information, however, must be routed through the AE.