Commenting on this morning's event, Mr. Hilley said, "We see President Lagos' visit here as representative of the continuing collaboration among international markets to learn more about each other. We look forward to further dialogue with the President and the Chilean government on their views and perspective on the development and direction of the world's financial marketplace.
"With more non-U.S. listings than any other market in the world, Nasdaq is committed to encouraging the globalization of the markets and reaching out across international borders to promote the reality of a seamless, 24-hour trading platform," Hilley added. "We believe this trend is part of a growing interest among investors to gain better access to investment opportunities outside their home borders. We are always eager to speak with visionary leaders such as President Lagos about the future of a globally linked market."
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