ASX/Media Release

1 February 2017

OFX ANNOUNCES THE APPOINTMENT OF A NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND PROVIDES AN UPDATE ON TRADING Appointment of new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

OFX Group Limited (ASX:OFX)today announced that John Alexander Malcolm (SkanderMalcolm) has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of OFX ,effective immediately .Mr Malcolm replacesRichard Kimber,who has stepped down from his role as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director.

Mr Malcolm has more than 23 years'experience in the financialservices industry in the Australia &New Zealand ,US and UK markets. After 10 years in the UK with HSBC Skander returned to Australia in 2000 and joined Westpac 's card products group .From 2010-2013 hewas President and CEO,Australia &New Zealand for GE Capital, Australia 's leading consumer finance and mid-market commercial lender where he leda team of over 4,500 employees. He was subsequently President and CEO of GE Healthcare across itsEastern Europe,Middle East and African Markets.

OFX Chairman,Steven Sargent said the Board was pleased to have secured the appointment of Mr Malcolm given his strong track record in retail banking,payments and technology ,and in executing growth strategies in Australia and internationally .

"Skanderhas extensive financial services experience inconsumer finance and payments technology including leading technology-based innovation,branding and loyalty programs.He has an enviable track record of building high performance teams and growing market share,and returns,for small and large organisations in many of our key markets.The Board believes his global experience ,strong leadershipskills and track record of delivery makes him the rightCEO to successfully execute our growth ambitions ,"Mr Sargent said.

"The Board believes strongly in the growth prospects and futurefor OFX.Richard Kimber has achieved a great deal in setting inplace a growth strategy and investing in our technology and people.The Board thanks him for his contribution.However,delivery of the strategy has not been to the Board's or shareholders 'expectations .Having conducted a search process,we believe Skander isthe right person to lead OFX going forward."

Biographical details about Mr Malcolm and the key terms of his employment are included below.

Update on Trading

In thequarter ended 31 December 2016,against expectations OFX saw a further decline in average transactionvalues (ATV's) from individualcustomer transactions originating in the UK. Post 'Brexit' the devaluation of the pound (GBP) by more than 20% has resulted in fewer large value discretionary transactions and a corresponding 35% decline in revenues per transaction .As a result,total fee and commission income for FY2017 will be $3 million lower than anticipated .

OFX has continued to experience positive momentum inthe Group's key operating metrics,with growth intransaction volumes and client additions, especially in its offshore markets.The lower revenue per transaction ,which isexpected to recoverin the medium term ,will therefore not be offset by any reduction inspending .

Due to the ongoing roll-out and refinement of its performance-based marketing program,client additions in Australia during 03 were below expectations. However,these are expected to improve throughthe remainder of the year as spend is allocated to mediums that generate the highest returns.

Given the factors outlined above,statutory EBTDA for FY2017 is now expected to be between

$27.5 million and $28.5 million with statutory NPAT of at least $19 .0 million.

"Today's update on trading isdisappointing .While softer market conditions in the UK as a result of Brexit have resulted inlower average transaction values ,the revenue uplift from our marketing program inAustralia during the third quarter and intoJanuary has not been as significant as we had hoped.

"The Board firmlybelieves that the growth opportunities for OFX,both domestically and abroad are substantial and that the longterm outlook for the business isvery strong.We look forward to keeping shareholders updated on our progress" Mr Sargent concluded .

Investor Teleconference

An invitation-only conference call with OFX Chairman Steven Sargent and CFO Mark Ledsham will be held at 09.30 today. For further informationplease contact Matt Gregorowski at Citadel­MAGNUS on +612 8234 0100 or mgregorowski@citadelmagnus.com

Biographical details -Skander Malcolm Education

Bachelor of Economics,The University of Sydney

Key roles

Period

Company

Role

2013-2016

GE Healthcare,Eastern &Afr ican Growth Markets

President &CEO

2010-2013

GE Capital,Australia &New Zealand

President &CEO

2005-2010

GE Capital,Australia &New Zealand

Managing Director,Retailer Solutions

2003-2005

GE Capital,Australia &New Zealand

Managing Director,Card Solutions

2000-2003

Westpac Banking Corporation

Senior Manager,Card Products

1990 - 2000

Household International {HSBC)

Various Leadership Roles

Summary background

Mr Malcolm has over 23 years'experience inthe financial services sector in Australia ,the United Kingdom and United States including10 years with GE Capital. Since 2013 ,Mr Malcolm has been President and CEO of GE Healthcare's Eastern European,Middle East and African markets.

In2003 Mr Malcolm joined GE Capital Australia &New Zealand ,the company's largest region outside the US with 4 ,500 staff and servicing 3 million consumers and more than 100,000 SMEs.In201 O he was appointed President and CEO and led thecompany through the funding constrained post global financialcrisis period.

Prior to joining GE Capital,Mr Malcolm held several senior leadership roles at Household International in theUK,now part of HSBC,and Westpac Bank.At Household International he helped to launch the UK's first and largest pure digital personal loan business,Hamilton Direct Bank,which grew to over £3 billion inits firstfive years. At Westpac ,Australia 's 2nd largest card issuer ,he helped to launch the Virgin Money Credit Card partnership.

Mr Malcolm holds a Bachelor of Economics degree from The University of Sydney.

Summary of key terms of Mr Malcolm's employment as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director

Appointment

Mr Malcolm has been appointed to theposition of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer .

Commencement Date and Term

1 February 2017. The appointment is ongoing with no fixedterm until terminated in accordance with the termination provisions summarised below.

Duties

The duties of Mr Malcolm are those expected of a Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director,reporting to and receiving directions from the Board.Mr Malcolm is also to comply with OFX's policies as applicable from time to time.

Fixed Remuneration

$650 ,000 per annum (includingsuperannuation) ,which will be reviewed annually .

Short Term Incentive (STI)

Mr Malcolm is eligible for a discretionary annual short term incentive.

STI is discretionary and subject to performance conditions set by theBoard,involving a mix of group financial measures and individual non-financial measures.

The initialSTI target is $750 ,000 in FY2018. The targetSTI will be reviewedannually.

Half of any STI awarded for FY2018 will be paid in cash following the end of the performance year ,with payment of the other half deferred,subject to shareholder approval,to be delivered each year over two years at 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2020 .

The deferred STI will be delivered in shares,rights or other security determined by the Board.

Long Term Incentive

Mr Malcolm will be eligible to participate in the OFX Executive Share Plan (ESP).Mr Malcolm will be eligible to be offered an annual LTl grant equal to thevalue of

$600,000, subject to the terms of the ESP and any terms of invitation ,including vesting conditions.

For FY2017,subject to shareholder approval and the terms of any invitation,Mr Malcolm will receive 3 LTl tranches ,each equal to his LTl target of $600,000 .

Mr Malcolm will not be offered an LTl grant in FY2018 or FY2019 .

Each tranche of shares will be tested for satisfaction of the relevant vesting conditions as set out in any invitation over the performance period specified in any invitation.

Termination Provisions

6 months by either party,or payment in lieuby OFX.Nil incertain circumstances including serious or wilful misconduct.

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