NASDAQ OMX Wins Corporate Secretary Award

The award was based on results derived from an independent assessment of submissions to Corporate Secretary Magazine by a panel of corporate governance experts.

"It is an honor to be recognized by some of the most respected and experienced regulators, attorneys, investors and corporate governance authorities," said Edward S. Knight, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, NASDAQ OMX.

"NASDAQ OMX supports Corporate Secretary Magazine for its commitment to recognizing those who practice good corporate governance," stated Joan Conley, Senior Vice President, Corporate Secretary, NASDAQ OMX.

NASDAQ OMX received the award in New York at the First Annual Corporate Secretary Magazine awards, launched to spotlight excellence in the fields of governance, compliance and ethics.

Nominations were open to any company with a listing on a U.S. stock exchange.

In addition to its combination with OMX, NASDAQ OMX expanded its global presence in 2008 with a number of additional strategic mergers and acquisitions. The company:

* Finalized the combined exchange company's investment in the Dubai International Financial Exchange (DIFX);

* Completed the acquisition of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX PHLX);

* Consummated the acquisition of the Boston Stock Exchange (NASDAQ OMX BX);

* Became the world leader in cleared power derivatives volumes following the acquisition of Nord Pool International's clearing, international derivatives and consulting subsidiaries;

* Acquired Bloom Partners, a leading market intelligence firm, forming a combination that will offer an enhanced suite of intelligence services to NASDAQ OMX's 3,900 listed companies as well as NYSE-listed companies;

* Announced a binding agreement to acquire a 22% equity stake in the European Multilateral Clearing Facility N.V. (EMCF) from Fortis Bank Nederland (Holding) N.V. (FBN). EMCF is a central counterparty clearing house for European equity trading on exchanges and multilateral trading facilities.

Moreover, NASDAQ OMX is a leading provider of services and products in the areas of corporate governance, investor relations and risk management. To help ensure that board members have a competitive advantage, NASDAQ OMX offers Directors Desk(sm), a NASDAQ company that provides boards with communication tools and time-saving management solutions. Directors Desk allows for more time to review important materials before board meetings. Additionally, Directors Desk provides a centralized communications solution, enabling boards to stay organized and updated on business matters between scheduled meetings. -- www.nasdaq.com