RNS Number:9462Q
ADVFN PLC
16 October 2003





                            ADVFN PLC ("the Company")


The Company was notified that the NewMedia Spark Plc has increased its holding
in the Company.


Following the purchase NewMedia Spark Plc now holds 47,500,000 ordinary shares
in the Company, representing 11.7 per cent. of the current shares in issue.










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