Wood & Company, Based In Prague, Joins NASDAQ Dubai As Trading Member

Wood & Company Financial Services, based in the Czech Republic, has joined NASDAQ Dubai as a Member able to trade securities.

Andrea Ferancova, Partner and Director of Equities of Wood & Company said: "As the leading independent investment bank in central and eastern Europe, we are delighted to offer our clients the opportunity to trade on the Middle East’s international stock exchange.

The exchange offers a diverse range of exciting opportunities to investors inside and outside its region."

NASDAQ Dubai lists international and regional companies, including Dubai-based DP World and New York-based NASDAQ OMX Group. The exchange launched the UAE’s first equity derivatives market in November 2008.

Jeff Singer, Chief Executive of NASDAQ Dubai, said: "As a prominent investment bank in its region, Wood & Company links the exchange directly to a significant group of investors.

Wood & Company’s arrival as a Member enhances the accessibility of the exchange to investors across the world, as we prepare for further expansion of our market."