STOCKHOLM, June 18 - The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NDAQ) announced today the introduction of the NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series (NOCO2), a family of indexes designed both for derivatives trading and to act as a barometer for the global carbon market. The announcement was made in a keynote speech by NASDAQ OMX's CEO Bob Greifeld at the Federation of European Securities Exchanges' (FESE) convention in Stockholm. The NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series is the first rules-based family of indexes produced by any exchange to act as a price indicator for the global carbon emissions markets. The indexes are designed to provide accurate, reliable, and transparent pricing for the world's carbon markets. “The NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series promotes carbon emissions trading across all markets. It provides investors the opportunity to easily value carbon reduction credits, which can lead to increased liquidity and attention to the carbon reduction market” said Bob Greifeld, CEO of NASDAQ OMX. “We believe that the launch of the NOCO2 Series will bring heightened visibility to this issue, and that index derivatives will create tools for investors to easy access the carbon market.” The NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series is comprised of transparent, liquidity-based indexes, consisting of Benchmark and Tradable Indexes. The NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series consists of 12 indexes, six Benchmark and six Tradable indexes. The indexes are calculated in both Euros and US Dollars. The Tradable Indexes are calculated as Excess Return Indexes and represent the weighted performance gained through the price development of the underlying futures, including roll returns. NOCO2 Indexes will be disseminated through Targin. The Indexes commenced calculation on June 16th with a value of 500.00. The NASDAQ OMX Carbon Index Series is currently comprised of European Union Allowances (EUA) and Certified Emission Reduction (CER) futures contracts traded at the European Climate Exchange, Nord Pool and the European Energy Exchange. However, all carbon emission futures traded at any recognized exchange, linked to an underlying carbon emission reduction program, are eligible for inclusion as soon as they reach the minimum liquidity requirements for the indexes. To view the list of indexes in the NASDAQ OMX Carbon family, visit www.omxnordicexchange.com/products/indexes/ - # - About NASDAQ OMX Financial Products NASDAQ OMX Global Financial Products (GFP) is engaged in the design, development, calculation, licensing, and marketing of NASDAQ OMX indexes. GFP specializes in the development of indexes focusing on NASDAQ OMX's brand themes of innovation, technology, growth, and globalization. GFP also provides custom index services and design solutions as a third-party provider to selected financial organizations. For more information about NASDAQ OMX indexes, visit www.nasdaq.com/indexes. About NASDAQ OMX The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. is the world's broadest and most diverse 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 OMX Nordic Exchange OMX Nordic Exchange serves as a central gateway to the Nordic and Baltic financial markets, offering listing and trading services for among others; issuers, bank and brokers and market data vendors. The Nordic Exchange comprises over 850 companies including its alternative market First North and offers trading in equities, derivatives, fixed income and more. The 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, please visit www.omxnordicexchange.com. 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