Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. Announces Sponsorship of Third International Client on OTCQX

  
    
  
  
    
      Merriman Curhan Ford & Co., a wholly owned subsidiary of MCF Corporation 
      (AMEX:MEM), today announced that it will serve as Principal American 
      Liaison (PAL) for Linc Energy as it posts on OTCQX. A new U.S.-based 
      market tier, OTCQX allows domestic and foreign companies to gain access 
      to U.S. investment capital without the regulatory costs related to 
      Sarbanes-Oxley. Linc Energy is Merriman Curhan Ford’s 
      third international client to list on OTCQX.
    
    
      “The OTCQX advisory service is exciting for us 
      on a number of fronts, as it complements our full-service investment 
      banking activities,” said Jon Merriman, CEO of 
      Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. “We have 
      traveled extensively over the past year – to 
      Australia, Canada and Israel – to build 
      relationships with high-quality international companies that show the 
      potential to meet the listing requirements of OTCQX. Since our focus and 
      expertise is in working with fast-growing companies, it makes sense for 
      us to scale beyond domestic firms to further build an international 
      presence. In the case of Linc Energy, we are extending our CleanTech / 
      Next-Generation EnergySM industry focus to a 
      promising Australian clean coal company.”
    
    
      The OTCQX provides market visibility and U.S. capital access to 
      companies with track records of strong corporate governance. By limiting 
      inclusion to quality companies with good disclosure, OTCQX effectively 
      represents a premium brand for over-the-counter stocks. Merriman Curhan 
      Ford was the first investment bank to represent both U.S. and non-U.S. 
      companies on OTCQX.
    
    
      “We’re pleased to 
      work with Linc Energy, as their PAL sponsor, as they make this important 
      step to gain access to U.S. investors,” added 
      Stephen Nash, Vice President of Merriman Curhan Ford & Co.’s 
      OTCQX Advisory Group. “High-growth 
      international companies are increasingly recognizing the value that 
      OTCQX can provide. We’re seeing major 
      international firms listing on OTCQX, in some cases leaving larger U.S. 
      exchanges to do so. With the recent additions of blue chip companies, 
      and now Linc Energy, OTCQX is taking shape as a premier international 
      listing alternative.”
    
    
      Linc Energy’s American Depository Receipts 
      (ADRs) began trading today on International OTCQX, under the ticker 
      LNCGY. Investors can find real-time quotes, disclosure and financial 
      information about Linc Energy at www.otcqx.com. 
      Ten of Linc Energy’s ASX shares represent one 
      ADR.
    
    
      Merriman Curhan Ford has now sponsored three international companies on 
      OTCQX. In March, Day Software (OTCQX:DYIHY) of Switzerland listed; since 
      that time their global trading volumes have increased dramatically. In 
      May, Starpharma Holdings (OTCQX:SPHRY), of Australia, listed on the 
      platform; in August, Starpharma closed a private placement that 
      represented a six-month capital infusion for the firm.
    
    
      About Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. and MCF Corporation
    
    
      Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. is an investment bank and securities 
      broker-dealer focused on fast-growing companies and growth-oriented 
      institutional investors. It provides investment research, brokerage and 
      trading services primarily to institutions, as well as advisory and 
      investment banking services to corporate clients. Its mission is to 
      become a leader in researching, advising, financing, trading and 
      investing in fast-growing companies. Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. is 
      registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as a 
      broker-dealer and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory 
      Authority (FINRA) and SIPC.
    
    
      MCF Corporation (AMEX:MEM) is a financial services holding company that 
      provides investment research, capital markets services, corporate and 
      venture services, investment banking, asset management and primary 
      research through its operating subsidiaries, Merriman Curhan Ford & Co., 
      MCF Asset Management, LLC and Panel Intelligence, LLC. MCF is focused on 
      providing a full range of specialized and integrated services to 
      institutional investors and corporate clients.
    
    
      About Linc Energy
    
    
      Linc Energy (OTCQX:LNCGY) is an innovative, forward-thinking energy 
      company and Australia's leader in clean coal technology. The firm is 
      committed to producing higher quality and ultra-clean liquid fuels 
      through the unique combination of underground coal gasification clean 
      coal technology and coal to liquids technology. For more information, 
      visit http://www.lincenergy.com.au/.
    
    
      Note to Investors
    
    
      This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based 
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