On February 20, 2006, Bear, Stearns International Limited expands its membership of the Nordic Exchange to include Helsinki in addition to Stockholm. Bear Stearns will have access to the two Nordic equity markets within OMX, namely on the Stockholm and Helsinki exchanges.
Jouni Torasvirta, President of the Helsinki Stock Exchange says: “International interest in OMX’s Nordic marketplaces has increased in recent years, and we expect that even more internationally oriented investors will be present on the Nordic Exchange and thus further improve liquidity. It is a pleasure to welcome a new member like Bear Stearns.”

The OMX Nordic Exchange Membership allows members operating in one exchange to trade also on the other two exchanges. With one exchange membership, a member can operate more seamlessly across the Nordic borders.

“We are very pleased to extend our membership to cover the exchanges in Helsinki”, said Nicolò Brandolini d’Adda, Senior Managing Director and Head of...