DGAP-News: NASDAQ OMX Opens New Office in Manila, Philippines


DGAP-News: The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. /
NASDAQ OMX Opens New Office in Manila, Philippines

19.02.2014 / 01:00

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Opening Underscores NASDAQ OMX Corporate Solutions International Growth,
Dedication to Customer Service Excellence 

NEW YORK and MANILA, Philippines, 2014-02-19 01:00 CET (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) has opened a new office in Manila to provide service
and support to its global Corporate Solutions unit, particularly for its
Investor Relations business which has a customer base spanning over 60
countries worldwide. Overseen by Emanuel Sarte, Head of Operations, the new
office will ensure that NASDAQ OMX continues to build its market leadership
role in delivering 24x7 services for its global and regional customer base. 

'We are dedicated to expanding our best-in-class service center in Manila to
support one of our fastest-growing businesses at NASDAQ OMX,' said Robert
Frojd, Managing Director, NASDAQ OMX South Asia, Southeast Asia & Pacific,
based in Singapore. 'This new opening boosts our presence in the region, while
giving us a prime opportunity to leverage local talent and technological
service expertise that is so highly-regarded in Southeast Asia.' 

The Manila office currently employs a staff of 170 that works with an
international team of developers, designers, as well as with other service
employees and analysts in the US, Europe and South Asia to build and support 24
x 7, real-time platforms and products for customers world-wide to communicate
critical business information to key audiences, including investor relations
officers, analysts, the buy-side and media. 

'As we continue to expand our international footprint, it's crucial we have a
superior team in place that's focused on delivering customer and operations
excellence,' said Paul McKeown, Senior Vice President, Sales and Service,
Corporate Solutions, NASDAQ OMX. 'Our presence in Manila is an essential part
of our strategy to provide the finest service and support to our Corporate
Solutions business globally.' 

NASDAQ OMX's technology solutions are used by over 10,000 customers in 60
countries consisting of public and private entities, exchanges, regulators and
broker-dealers, and powers over 80 marketplaces worldwide. 

About NASDAQ OMX

NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, exchange technology,
information and public company services across six continents. Through its
diverse portfolio of solutions, NASDAQ OMX enables customers to plan, optimize
and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies
that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital
markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its
technology powers more than 80 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the
world's securities transactions. NASDAQ OMX is home to more than 3,200 listed
companies with a market value of over $8 trillion. To learn more, visit
www.nasdaqomx.com. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The matters described herein contain forward-looking statements that are made
under the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about
NASDAQ OMX, and its products and offerings. We caution that these statements
are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially
from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other
factors beyond NASDAQ OMX's control. These factors include, but are not limited
to factors detailed in NASDAQ OMX's annual report on Form 10-K, and periodic
reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no
obligation to release any revisions to any forward-looking statements. 

NDAQG


         NASDAQ OMX Media Contact:
         Ryan Wells
         ryan.wells@nasdaqomx.com
         +1 (212) 231-5541 (office)
         +1 (646) 581-4286 (mobile)
News Source: NASDAQ OMX


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Language:    English                     
Company:     The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc.  
 
 
             United States               
ISIN:        US6311031081                
 
 
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