NASDAQ OMX Lifts Suspension Of HQ Bank AB As A Trading And Clearing Member

Following a request by the liquidator of HQ Bank as well as new information regarding the status of the bank, NASDAQ OMX has decided to lift its suspension of HQ Bank as an equity trading member with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm and NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen as of Monday, September 6, 2010.The suspension of HQ Bank as a clearing member with NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB is also revoked as of Monday, September 6, 2010. A decision about HQ Bank's trading membership with NASDAQ OMX Helsinki is expected during the weekend.