NASDAQ OMX Head of International Listings Jeffrey Singer Appointed Chief Executive Officer of DIFX

NEW YORK, Jul 7, 2008 (PrimeNewswire via COMTEX News Network) -- The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announces today that Jeff Singer, senior vice president, international listings, will depart from NASDAQ OMX to become the new chief executive officer of the DIFX. DIFX is an international financial exchange serving the region between Western Europe and Asia. Mr. Singer will assume the role of CEO, effective immediately, and will join the DIFX Board.

At NASDAQ OMX, Singer held the position of head of international listings, responsible for global listings business development and managing international relationships with companies outside of the Americas.

DIFX is a key emerging market in which NASDAQ OMX has a one-third percent ownership as a result of the NASDAQ OMX transaction. NASDAQ OMX's Chief Executive Officer Bob Greifeld is Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of DIFX and NASDAQ OMX Executive Vice President Adena Friedman is also a member of the Board.

"Jeff's appointment marks another important linkage between NASDAQ OMX and DIFX, demonstrating our commitment to this market. Throughout the past few years, Jeff has serviced NASDAQ OMX companies globally, providing them with customized regional programs, corporate services and market solutions. As the CEO of DIFX, I believe that Jeff is well positioned to provide companies in Dubai with the same level of service and leadership which NASDAQ OMX issuers have benefited from, including enhanced visibility, access to capital, and liquidity," commented Magnus Bocker, President of NASDAQ OMX.

"At NASDAQ OMX I truly enjoyed working with a diverse group of companies from both developed and emerging markets to help solve their global capital formation challenges, while developing programs that would enhance their trading and market visibility. I am delighted to be taking on this new opportunity at the DIFX, in a critical region in today's marketplace. I look forward to further leveraging the NASDAQ OMX and DIFX relationship," commented Jeff Singer.

Singer will be based in Dubai.

ABOUT NASDAQ OMX GROUP

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's largest exchange company. It delivers trading, exchange technology and public company services across six continents, and with over 3,900 companies, it is number one in worldwide listings among major markets. NASDAQ OMX offers multiple capital raising solutions to companies around the globe, including its U.S. listings market; the OMX Nordic Exchange, including First North; and the 144A PORTAL Market. The company offers trading across multiple asset classes including equities, derivatives, debt, commodities, structured products and ETFs. NASDAQ OMX technology supports the operations of over 60 exchanges, clearing organizations and central securities depositories in more than 50 countries. OMX Nordic Exchange is not a legal entity but describes the common offering from Nasdaq OMX exchanges in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Iceland, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius. For more information about NASDAQ OMX, visit www.nasdaqomx.com.

About DIFX

The DIFX is the international financial exchange serving the region between Western Europe and East Asia. It welcomes regional as well as international issuers that seek regional and international investment. The exchange currently lists shares, structured products, Sukuk (Islamic bonds) and conventional bonds.

The regulator of the DIFX is the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA). The DIFX is located in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). www.difx.ae

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's 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. There can be no assurance that the FSA will give the NASDAQ OMX applicant the authorization and permissions which it seeks.

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