Marketplace One Companies ®

Contact(s):

Michael McNinch                                          

Marketplace One                                

1 North First St                                  

Suite 700                                            

Phoenix, Az 85004                            

(602) 385-0775                                  

Michael.McNinch@mpone.com

August 1, 2009:

Marketplace One^(sm) announces the launch of the South Mall Capital Global Investment Fund

PHOENIX, Ariz. –

Marketplace One is pleased to announce its participation in the formation of South Mall Capital Ltd., a regulated global investment firm with offices in Dublin, Ireland.  Michael McNinch and John Culbertson, partners of MPOne, sit on the Board of Directors at South Mall Capital, which manages the South Mall Capital Global Investment Fund.

South Mall Capital was established specifically for investors seeking to earn an absolute return on investment over a full market cycle, while managing downside risk to protect capital during unfavorable market conditions.  Utilizing a hedged investment methodology, South Mall Capital invests in exchange traded liquid securities that offer compelling valuation and technical characteristics at a market, sector, and stock level. 

James McSweeney, the Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of South Mall, was formerly the Head of European Funds at Setanta Asset Management, a €5Bn asset management firm in Dublin, Ireland.

“I have known James for several years and I look forward to continuing my relationship with him in this professional context.  James has proven to be an executive with keen insight into macro-trends in the markets, a disciplined decision-making process and unwavering integrity,” says Michael McNinch.

“I am looking forward to working closely with MPOne to deliver superior risk adjusted returns over this and future market cycles both for MPOne and all investors in our flagship fund, the South Mall Capital Global Investors Fund.,”,” says James McSweeney.

Marketplace One ^(sm) seeks to produce significant return on investment through the profitable integration of business, leadership and philanthropy.

For more information about Marketplace One and its companies, visit our web site at http://www.mpone.com