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First Global Announces Resignation of Director

Toronto, ON, October 4, 2018 – First Global Data Limited (the “Company”) would like to announce that one of its directors, Ray Wieler has decided it necessary to resign from the board for personal health reasons.

“It is with mixed emotions that we accept Ray’s resignation from our Board” said Andre Itwaru, the Company’s Chairman. “This was a difficult decision for Ray. His health challenges have mounted over the past few months and he was advised by his medical advisors that focusing on his health was of paramount importance. Ray has also had to disengage from responsibilities and obligations in a number of other organizations and boards of which he is a member. We sincerely wish Ray the very best of health and a speedy recovery.”

About First Global Data Ltd. (www.firstglobaldata.com)

First Global is an international financial services technology ("FINTECH") company. The Company's two main lines of business are mobile payments and cross border payments. First Global’s proprietary leading-edge technology enables the convergence of compliant domestic and cross border payments, shopping, Peer to Peer ("P2P"), Business to Consumer ("B2C"), and Business to Business ("B2B") payments. First Global enables its strategic partners and clients around the world with our leading-edge financial services technology platform.

For further information please contact:

Andre Itwaru, Chairman and CEO

First Global Data Limited

Email: ir@firstglobaldata.com

Tel: 416 504-3813

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