Hill International, Inc. Celebrates Transfer to the NYSE from Nasdaq

Hill International, a leading provider of program management, project management, construction management and constructions claims services, began trading today on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “HIL” after transferring its listing to the NYSE from Nasdaq. Hill International joined the NYSE as the first transfer from Nasdaq this year.

“We are pleased to welcome Hill International to our growing family of NYSE-listed companies and look forward to an outstanding and long lasting partnership with the company,” said Noreen M. Culhane, NYSE Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Client Group.

“Today was a tremendous milestone for our company and for me personally, having started Hill as a one-man consulting firm 32 years ago,” said Irwin E. Richter, Hill Chairman and CEO. “Joining the NYSE more than three decades later is a great accomplishment for our company and our employees,” Richter added.

Irvin E. Richter, together with President and COO David L. Richter and other senior Hill executives, commemorated the transfer to the NYSE by ringing today’s Opening Bell.

Hill International (NYSE: HIL)
Hill International, with 1,800 employees in 70 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, and construction claims services. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as the 10th largest construction management firm in the United States.

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext (NYX) operates the world’s leading and most liquid exchange group, and seeks to provide the highest levels of quality, customer choice and innovation. Its family of exchanges, located in six countries, include the New York Stock Exchange, the world's largest cash equities market; Euronext, the Eurozone's largest cash equities market; Liffe, Europe's leading derivatives exchange by value of trading; and NYSE Arca Options, one of the fastest growing U.S. options trading platforms. NYSE Euronext offers a diverse array of financial products and services for issuers, investors and financial institutions in cash equities, options and derivatives, ETFs, bonds, market data, and commercial technology solutions. NYSE Euronext's nearly 4,000 listed companies represent a combined $30.5 trillion/€20.9 trillion in total global market capitalization (as of Dec. 31, 2007), more than four times that of any other exchange group. NYSE Euronext's equity exchanges transact an average daily trading value of approximately $141 billion/€103 billion (as of Dec. 31, 2007), which represents more than one-third of the world's cash equities trading. NYSE Euronext is part of the S&P 500 index and the only exchange operator in the S&P 100 index. For more information, please visit www.nyx.com.

New York Stock Exchange To Suspend, Apply to Delist American Depositary Shares of Quilmes Industrial (Quinsa), Société Anonyme ("Quinsa")

The New York Stock Exchange announced today that trading in the American Depositary Shares of Quilmes Industrial (Quinsa), Société Anonyme ("Quinsa") - ticker symbol "LQU" - will be suspended immediately. Following suspension, application will be made to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the issues.
Trading was suspended after the public tender offer by Companhia de Bebidas das Américas - AmBev ("AmBev") [NYSE: ABV, ABV.C] to purchase up to 5,483,950 Class A shares and up to 8,800,060 Class B shares (including Class B shares held as American Depositary Shares ("ADS") of its subsidiary Quilmes Industrial (Quinsa), Société Anonyme ("Quinsa") announced on December 21, 2007. As a result, Quinsa advised the NYSE that 114,311 American Depositary Shares remained outstanding after the expiration of the offer.

The NYSE said it normally considers suspending and removing from its list the securities of a company when the number of outstanding American Depositary Shares, representating common securities, is less than 600,000.

MIXIT Connects to NYSE MatchPoint

MIXIT Inc., a leader in advanced trading technology, announced today that it will be ready to connect brokers and their buy- and sell-side clients to NYSE MatchPoint when the new por tfolio-based, point-in-time electronic block trade facility launches on January 22, 2008. NYSE MatchPoint is a facility of the New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYX).

MIXIT’s clients may enter one portfolio of buy and sell/short orders, a single block order or multiple portfolios of buy and sell/short orders. NYSE MatchPoint will trade securities listed on all major and regional U.S. stock exchanges.

“Our customers, who include both buy- and sell-side traders, will find enormous value through this new connection we have established with NYSE MatchPoint,” said Walter Fitzgerald, CEO of MIXIT. “MatchPoint will provide an incredible environment for finding natural opaque block liquidity.”

James G. Ross, NYSE MatchPoint vice president, said: “MIXIT will perform a very important role in linking NYSE members and their clients to our new centralized, broker-neutral matching environment, where complete control of order information and execution remains in the hands of users.”

MIXIT is a leading provider of advanced trading technology and FIX connectivity services to the financial industry. The company's integrated suite of products allows firms to trade and communicate with clients in the most anonymous manner. MIXIT's expertise, advanced technology, neutrality and commitment to the highest levels of service provides the foundation for its customers business to prosper.

NYSE MatchPoint Rules Approved by SEC

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) today announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the rules for NYSE MatchPoint, a new, portfolio-based, point-in-time electronic facility of the New York Stock Exchange that matches aggregated orders at predetermined sessions throughout regular hours and after hours of the Exchange. MatchPoint will trade securities listed on all major and regional U.S. stock exchanges. It is expected to begin operation on January 22, 2008.

“NYSE MatchPoint is a major step forward in our broad initiative to provide investors with a choice of how to transact trades at the New York Stock Exchange,” said Lawrence Leibowitz, Head of U.S. Products, NYSE Euronext. “It’s unique in the exchange environment due to its portfolio-based approach. By offering MatchPoint and our recently-announced joint venture with BIDS, w e’re providing investors two new, complementary ways to trade block orders.”

“NYSE MatchPoint will leverage the neutrality of the New York Stock Exchange with open connectivity and comprehensive regulatory infrastructure to provide a nondisplayed trading environment unlike any other,” said James G. Ross, Vice President, NYSE MatchPoint. “Both portfolio-based and single block trade investors will each find immense added value in this new, centralized facility of the Exchange.”

The first NYSE MatchPoint matching session will be an after hours match at 4:45 p.m. that uses the official closing price of the primary market. Soon, matching sessions will be established during regular hours of the Exchange. The first will take place at 9:45 a.m. , followed by matching sessions at 10 a.m. , 11 a.m. , 12 noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. T he price of the intraday match will be the mid-point of the NBBO that is randomly selected during a one-minute pricing period. An investor may enter one portfolio of buy and sell/short orders, a single block order or multiple portfolios of buy and sell /short orders.

Investors that rely on index-based or model-driven trading and investment strategies will find NYSE MatchPoint’s portfolio-based capabilities to be a very effective trading tool. In addition, NYSE MatchPoint’s non-displayed, point-in-time approach aggregates individual block orders and increases the depth of the liquidity pool and enhances the opportunity of a natural match.

Participation in crossing services has grown significantly in the past couple of years, so the NYSE MatchPoint initiative presents a sizeable opportunity. The new NYSE crossing service is uniquely positioned over existing offerings given the combination of sophisticated portfolio-based trading technology (including cash constraints), competitive pricing, and exchange neutrality. NYSE MatchPoint is expected to attract broad participation from broker/dealers, as well as institutions and hedge funds through broker sponsorship.

For more information about NYSE MatchPoint see: nyse.com/matchpoint.

About NYSE Euronext

NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007. NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.3 trillion/€21.3 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $139 billion/€103 billion (as of September 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets. NYSE Euronext is part of the S&P 500 and S&P 100 indexes.

PowerShares Lists Three New ETFs on NYSE Arca

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) today announced that three new PowerShares Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) listed and began trading on NYSE Arca.

PowerShares DWA Developed Markets Technical Leaders Portfolio ETF (NYSE Arca: PIZ)-
This ETF tracks the performance of the Dorsey Wright & Associates Developed Markets Technical Leaders™ Index.

PowerShares DWA Emerging Markets Technical Leaders Portfolio ETF (NYSE Arca: PIE)-
This ETF tracks the performance of the Dorsey Wright & Associates Emerging Market Technical Leaders™ Index.

PowerShares FTSE RAFI International Real Estate Portfolio ETF (NYSE Arca: PRY) -
This ETF tracks the performance of theFTSE RAFI Real Estate Global ex US Index.

Including today’s listings, NYSE Group markets have 238 primary ETF listings and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. Through the first three quarters of 2007, NYSE Group handled 41% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest public liquidity pool for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality

Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate ETF Lists on NYSE Arca

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) today announced that the Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate ETF listed and began trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol “TAO”. As the first of its kind to market in the U.S. , Claymore created “TAO” to track the performance of the AlphaShares China Real Estate Index. The index is designed to measure and monitor the performance of the investable universe of publicly-traded companies and real estate investment trusts deriving a majority of their revenues from the development, management and/or ownership of property in China or the Special Administrative Regions of China, such as Hong Kong and Macau.

Dr. Burton G. Malkiel, AlphaShares, Inc. CIO, notes that China’s economy has accelerated over the past 25 years and as the economy has expanded, demand for real estate has grown as well. The momentum of China ’s real estate expansion has been fueled by a growing population and rapid urbanization. As more Chinese residents move from rural areas to the cities to seek greater economic opportunity, the demand for housing and office space is expected to increase dramatically, expanding the real estate marketplace for investors.[1]

"We welcome the Claymore/AlphaShares China Real Estate ETF as the 231ST ETF to make its primary listing on NYSE Group,” said NYSE Group Senior Vice President, Exchange Traded Funds and Indexes, Lisa Dallmer. “Covering the many areas and aspects of the Chinese real estate marketplace, “TAO” offers customers unique access to Chinese real estate investments.”

Including today’s listings, NYSE Group markets have 231 primary ETF listings and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. Through the first three quarters of 2007, NYSE Group handled 41% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest public liquidity pool for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality.



About Claymore Securities
Claymore Securities, Inc. is a privately-held financial services company offering unique investment solutions for financial advisors and their valued clients. Claymore entities have provided supervision, management, servicing or distribution on approximately $18.3 billion in assets as of November 30, 2007. Claymore currently offers exchange-traded funds, unit investment trusts and closed-end funds. Claymore Advisors, LLC, an affiliate of Claymore Securities, serves as investment adviser to the Fund.

About AlphaShares
AlphaShares, Inc. is an investment management firm dedicated to providing investors with strategies and products that allow them to participate in China ’s economic boom. The Chief Investment Officer of AlphaShares is world renowned Princeton University economist and author, Dr. Burton G. Malkiel.

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007. NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.3 trillion/€21.3 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $139 billion/€103 billion (as of September 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets. NYSE Euronext is part of the S&P 500 and S&P 100 indexes.

iShares Lists Three ETFs on NYSE Arca

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) today announced that three iShares exchange traded funds (ETFs) listed and began trading on NYSE Arca. These three new funds include various characteristics which offer investors unique exposure to the developing global market place; including Japan, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Spain.

“We are pleased to continue our strong relationship with Barclays by listing these new products, joining the 133 iShares already listed with NYSE Group,” said NYSE Group Senior Vice President, Exchange Traded Funds and Indexes, Lisa Dallmer. "Today's new listings provide investors with an opportunity to participate in global growth prospects and access innovation in developing marketplaces."

iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index Fund (symbol: SCZ)
- Tracks the performance of 40% of the eligible small cap universe in each industry group of the iShares MSCI EAFE Small Cap Index. As of June, 2007, the MSCI EAFE Index consisted of the following 21 developed market country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

iShares S&P Global Infrastructure Index Fund (symbol: IGF)
- Tracks the performance of the iShares S&P Global Infrastructure Index which measures stocks of large infrastructure companies around the world; including companies involved in utilities, energy and transportation infrastructure, management or ownership of oil and gas storage and transportation; airport services; highways and rail tracks; marine ports and services; and electric, gas and water utilities.

iShares MSCI Kokusai Index Fund (symbol: TOK)
Tracks the performance of the iShares MSCI Kokusai Index which is designed to measure equity market performance in those countries that MSCI has classified as having developed economies, excluding Japan ("DEEJ"). As of June 2006, the MSCI Kokusai Index consisted of the following 22 country indexes: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.

Including today’s listings, NYSE Group markets have 230 primary ETF listings and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. Through the first three quarters of 2007, NYSE Group handled 41% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest public liquidity pool for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality.

NYSE Office In Beijing, China, Officially Opens In Historic Ceremony

China ’s Vice Premier Madame Wu Yi, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson, Jr., China Securities Regulatory Commission Vice Chairman Tu Guangshao, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, U.S. Ambassador to China Clark Randt, and Beijing Vice Mayor Ji Lin today officially inaugurated the New York Stock Exchange’s Beijing office in an historic opening ceremony hosted by NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan L. Niederauer. Joining these officials during the opening ceremony in the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse were the CEOs of NYSE-listed Chinese companies and invited guests.

The NYSE, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX), on Sept. 4 became the first foreign exchange to obtain approval by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to open a representative office in Beijing .

“We are privileged to have an office in Beijing , which will serve to provide on-the-ground support for our listed companies and strengthen our presence in China ,” said Mr. Niederauer. “This is an historic day for China and the United States , and the opening of our Beijing office highlights the progress in the strategic economic dialogue between our two countries. As a global economic powerhouse, China will continue to develop its capital markets, and we will go forward as partners making this journey together.”

“The NYSE’s historic Beijing office opening is good for Beijing and New York City , as it will enhance the competitiveness of China , the U.S. and the global capital markets,” said Mr. Bloomberg. “Access to global markets helps the free flow of capital that fuels growth, creates jobs and opportunities, and facilitates strategic partnerships. The NYSE’s representative office in Beijing further strengthens the China-U.S. relationship.”

Coinciding with the office opening today, the NYSE launched a Chinese audience page on its website dedicated to online readers in Chinese, available by clicking on nyse.com/China.

The Chinese language audience page has sections for listed companies, with news releases, investor information, CEO profiles, broadcasts of NYSE events, as well as a listed company directory and information on the NYSE.

As part of today’s official office opening celebrations, Mr. Niederauer hosted a lunch and with senior officials, listed company CEOs and other invited guests.

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NYSE Selects HP to Bring Speed to Online Stock Trading System

HP today announced that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has selected HP servers to improve the efficiency of its online stock trading system, the NYSE Hybrid MarketSM.

In a business environment where milliseconds matter, the NYSE Hybrid Market is relying on rack-based HP ProLiant DL585 servers, ProLiant BL685c server blades and Integrity NonStop servers to grow its business by ensuring that its online trading transactions occur with the speed and accuracy customers expect.

“We’re proud that the largest stock exchange in the world chose HP to improve the performance of its IT architecture,” said Paul Miller, vice president, Enterprise Servers and Storage, HP. “HP technology is ideally suited to serve as the backbone for the NYSE Hybrid Market’s IT infrastructure, which routinely handles more than 500 million messages a day.”

HP server technologies are helping the NYSE Hybrid Market adhere to the Securities and Exchange Commission-governed Regulation National Markets System, which is a series of initiatives designed to modernize and strengthen the national market system for equity securities.

HP ProLiant servers deliver the processing power required to manage daily trading volumes that peak or spike at any given time without any execution delays. The servers have reduced the average trade-execution turnaround time from seconds to milliseconds. In addition, HP technology allows customers using the Hybrid Market to automatically trade up to 1 million shares in a single order – up from 1,099. That equals a potential 900-fold improvement in trade volume, which can help improve the NYSE’s bottom line.

“During the past several years, the requirements of investors and securities companies have significantly changed,” said Steve Rubinow, chief information officer, NYSE. “Although order commitment reliability is certainly paramount, users want a trading platform with flawless execution and transaction speed. HP is helping us deliver it all through these dependable server platforms.”

In addition to assisting with its core trading infrastructure, which has been driven by NonStop servers for nearly 30 years, HP has supplied the NYSE with HP StorageWorks XP12000 storage arrays to run the critical applications that keep the trading floor up and running. The arrays connect to the ProLiant DL585, BL685c and Integrity NonStop servers to ensure real-time data is always available.

HP also will use its expertise in Linux to help the NYSE deploy a more flexible and cost-effective operating system for application development, deployment and maintenance.

More information on HP ProLiant servers is available at www.hp.com/go/proliant, on HP BladeSystem at www.hp.com/go/bladesystem, and on HP Integrity NonStop at www.hp.com/go/nonstop.

About HP

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers – from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $104.3 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Oct. 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

New York Stock Exchange Has Halted Trading of Florida Rock Industries, Inc. (FRK)

The New York Stock Exchange announced that the trading halt in the common stock of Florida Rock Industries, Inc. – ticker symbol FRK – will continue pending the disclosure of the final results of the cash and stock election pursuant to the merger with Vulcan Materials Company – ticker symbol VMC. Vulcan has advised the NYSE that an election has been received relating to substantially all of Florida Rock’s outstanding shares.

The Form of Election expired at the close of business November 14, 2007 . The notice of guaranteed delivery is expected to expire on November 19, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. Celebrates IPO on NYSE

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd., the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores, today opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “NPD” after its successful IPO in which it raised $334 million.

"China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. is a welcome addition to our fast-growing family of Chinese listed companies," said NYSE Euronext CEO John A. Thain. "NYSE Euronext looks forward to providing China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. and its shareholders with the superior services, market quality and brand visibility provided by listing on NYSE Euronext markets."

To celebrate today’s special occasion, China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. Chairman Simin Zhang rang today’s opening bell, joined by Nepstar CEO Jiannong Qian, Nepstar CFO Andrew Weiwen Chen, and NYSE Euronext CEO John A. Thain.

Background on NYSE Euronext-China:

China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. is the first Chinese Mainland pharmaceutical retailer to be listed on the Exchange.
The NYSE now has 47 companies listed from the Greater China Region, including 35 from Mainland China , 7 from Hong Kong , and 5 from Taiwan .
Year to date, the NYSE listed 16 companies from Greater China. The listing of China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. represents the 15th NYSE listing from Mainland China in 2007 to date.
The total global market capitalization of the 35 NYSE-listed Chinese companies from the mainland is $1.1 Trillion, and for the 47 companies from greater China , $1.6 Trillion.


China Nepstar Chain Drugstore Ltd. (NYSE: NPD)

China Nepstar chain drugstore is the largest retail drugstore chain in China based on the number of directly operated stores. As of September 30, 2007 , its store network was comprised of 1791 directly operated drugstores located in 62 cities in China .

Nepstar provides customers with high quality professional and convenient pharmacy services and a wide variety of other merchandise. Nepstar also offers products under its own brand names.

Nepstar stores are generally located in well-established residential communities and prime retail locations in major cities in China 's coastal and adjoining provinces. Nepstar has established leading market positions in a number of the most developed cities in China , including Shenzhen, Guangzhou , Dalian , Hangzhou , Ningbo , Suzhou and Kunming .

About NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX)

NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.3 trillion/€21.3 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $139 billion/€103 billion (as of September 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

NYSE Euronext Welcomes The Royal Bank of Scotland Group To The NYSE

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc (“RBS”), a leading global financial services firm, today announced it will list its American Depository Receipts for trading on the New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX) under the ticker symbol “RBS”. Trading on the NYSE will begin tomorrow on a “When Issued” basis (RBS WI ); regular way trading will begin on a date to be announced by the Exchange shortly.

RBS is listing on the NYSE now that its bid to acquire the outstanding ordinary share capital of ABN AMRO Holding N.V. (NYSE: ABN) has been declared unconditional.

“RBS is a leading global financial institution,” said John A. Thain, CEO of NYSE Euronext. “We are pleased to welcome RBS to our family of listed companies and look forward to an outstanding and long-lasting partnership with the company and its shareholders.”

RBS already has preferred shares trading on the NYSE.

Background on NYSE Euronext-Europe:

On its European markets, NYSE Euronext lists 1,065 companies from Europe with a total global market capitalization of $8.4 trillion (As of Sept, 30, 2007 ).


The NYSE lists 116 companies listed from Europe , with a total global market capitalization of $5.4 trillion (As of Sept. 30, 2007 ).


The total global market capitalization of the approx. 4,000 NYSE Euronext-listed companies is $30 trillion.


About The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, plc (NYSE: RBS)

RBS is one of the world's leading financial services companies providing a range of retail and corporate banking, financial markets, consumer finance, insurance, and wealth management services. RBS Group operates in Europe , the US and Asia Pacific serving more than 36 million personal customers world-wide and employing 135,000 people. In addition to the provision of a full range of banking services under The Royal Bank of Scotland and NatWest brands, RBS also includes Citizens Financial Group, Ulster Bank, Coutts Group, Direct Line and Churchill.



About NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX)

NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.8 trillion/€22.8 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $127.0 billion/€94.0 billion (as of June 29, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

New York Stock Exchange To Delay Trading on the American Depositary Shares of Tele Norte Leste Participações S.A.

The New York Stock Exchange announced that trading in the American Depositary Shares of Tele Norte Leste Participações S.A. -- ticker symbol TNE -- will be delayed because the offer to purchase the American Depositary Shares of Tele Norte Leste Participações S.A. by Telemar Participações S.A. is set to expire today at 10.00 a.m. The delay will be in effect until the results of the offer to purchase by Telemar Participações S.A. are published.


About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.8 trillion/€22.8 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $127.0 billion/€94.0 billion (as of June 29, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

Three Claymore/Morningstar Index ETFs list on NYSE Arca (MZG, MZO, MZN)

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) today announced that three Claymore/Morningstar Index ETFs listed and began trading on NYSE Arca.


Claymore/Morningstar Information Super Sector Index ETF
Trade Symbol: MZN

Claymore/Morningstar Manufacturing Super Sector Index ETF
Trade Symbol: MZG

Claymore/Morningstar Services Super Sector Index ETF
Trade Symbol: MZO

“NYSE Arca is thrilled to be the marketplace of choice for these Claymore/Morningstar ETFs as they offer the marketplace an innovative new design for defining economic sectors,” said NYSE Group Senior Vice President, ETFs and Indexes, Lisa Dallmer. “Through NYSE Arca, we are pleased to offer investors some of the industry’s fastest and most efficient trading tools for access to these new ETFs and we look forward to continuing to provide investors, customers and issuers with one the largest and best markets for trading ETFs.”

Including today’s listings, NYSE Group markets have 202 primary ETF listings and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. In first half of 2007, NYSE Group handled 43% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest public liquidity pool for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality.

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $30.8 trillion/€22.8 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $127.0 billion/€94.0 billion (as of June 29, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

WuXi PharmaTech Celebrates IPO on NYSE

WuXi PharmaTech, a leading China-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development outsourcing company, today opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “WX” after its successful IPO in which it raised $185 million.

E-House (China ) Holdings Ltd., a leading provider of real estate services in China , yesterday opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “EJ” after its successful IPO raised $201 million.

"With the additions of Wuxi PharmaTech and E-House to our growing family of world-class listed companies, the New York Stock Exchange is now privileged to list 40 companies from Greater China," said NYSE Euronext John A. Thain. "We welcome the opportunity to offer Wuxi PharmaTech and E-House access to the U.S. capital marketplace and the world's largest pool of investors, and are committed to growing our partnership with the people and business community of China . NYSE Euronext also looks forward to providing these outstanding companies and their shareholders with the superior service, market quality and brand visibility that come with listing on NYSE Euronext markets."

The combined global market capitalization of the 40 NYSE-listed companies from Greater China listed on the NYSE is $1 trillion (July 31, 2007 ). The NYSE roster of companies from Greater China includes 28 from Mainland China , 7 from Hong Kong and 5 from Taiwan .

To celebrate today’s special occasion, WuXi PharmaTech Chairman and CEO Ge Li, joined by company executives and NYSE Euronext CEO John A. Thain, rang the opening bell.

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About WuXi PharmaTech (NYSE: WX)

Founded in 2000, Shanghai-based WuXi PharmaTech is the leading China-based pharmaceutical and biotechnology R&D outsourcing company. As a research-driven and customer-focused company, WuXi PharmaTech provides pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies a broad and integrated portfolio of laboratory and manufacturing services throughout the drug discovery and development process. WuXi PharmaTech’s services are designed to assist its global partners in shortening the cycle and lowering the cost of drug discovery and development by providing cost-effective and efficient outsourcing solutions that save its customers both time and money. Its operations are grouped into two segments: laboratory services, consisting of discovery chemistry, service biology, analytical, pharmaceutical development and process development services, and manufacturing, focusing on manufacturing of advanced intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients for R&D use. In 2006, WuXi PharmaTech provided services to 70 pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers, including nine of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies in the world, as measured by 2006 total revenues.

About E-House (NYSE: EJ)

E-House (China ) Holdings Limited (“E-House”) is a leading real estate services company in China based on scope of services, brand recognition and geographical presence. Since its inception in 2000, E-House has experienced rapid growth and has become the largest real estate agency and consulting services company in China . E-House provides primary real estate agency services, secondary real estate brokerage services and real estate consulting and information services, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its innovation and quality, including “China ’s Best Company” from the National Association of Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal Companies in 2006. E-House believes it has the largest and most comprehensive real estate database system in China , providing up-to-date and in-depth information covering residential and commercial real estate properties in all major regions in China .

About NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX)

NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined €21.7/$29.6 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately €85/$115 billion (as of April 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

E-House Celebrates IPO on NYSE

E-House (China) Holdings Ltd., a leading provider of real estate services in China, today opened for trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “EJ” after its successful IPO raised $201 million.

To celebrate this special occasion, Chairman and CEO Xin Zhou, joined by Ambassador Liu Biwei, Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in New York , and company executives, rang the opening bell.

The combined global market capitalization of the 39 NYSE-listed companies from Greater China listed on the NYSE is $1 trillion (July 31, 2007 ). The NYSE roster of companies from Greater China includes 27 from Mainland China , 7 from Hong Kong and 5 from Taiwan .

About E-House

E-House (China ) Holdings Limited (“E-House”) is a leading real estate services company in China based on scope of services, brand recognition and geographical presence. Since its inception in 2000, E-House has experienced rapid growth and has become the largest real estate agency and consulting services company in China . E-House provides primary real estate agency services, secondary real estate brokerage services and real estate consulting and information services, and has received numerous awards and accolades for its innovation and quality, including “China ’s Best Company” from the National Association of Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal Companies in 2006. E-House believes it has the largest and most comprehensive real estate database system in China , providing up-to-date and in-depth information covering residential and commercial real estate properties in all major regions in China .

About NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX)

NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined €21.7/$29.6 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately €85/$115 billion (as of April 30, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

NYSE Suspends Trading in 8 5/8% Senior Notes of Remy International, Inc. Moves to Remove from the List

NYSE Regulation, Inc. announced today that it determined that the 8 5/8% Senior Notes due December 15, 2007 of Remy International, Inc. (formerly Delco Remy International, Inc.) or the "Company"-- ticker symbol RMY 07– should be suspended immediately.
The Exchange's action is being taken in view of the fact that on June 15, 2007, the Company announced that is has entered into an agreement to consummate a financial restructuring through a prepackaged Chapter 11 proceeding.

The Company has a right to a review of this determination by a Committee of the Board of Directors of the Exchange. Application to the Securities and Exchange Commission to delist the issue is pending the completion of applicable procedures, including any appeal by the Company of the NYSE staff’s decision.

The NYSE noted that it may, at any time, suspend a security if it believes that continued dealings in the security on the NYSE are not advisable.

KHD Humboldt Wedag International Celebrates Transfer to the NYSE from Nasdaq

Today, the New York Stock Exchange, a subsidiary of NYSE Euronext (NYSE: NYX), welcomed KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. (NYSE: KHD), a leading supplier of industrial plant engineering and design services, to join the NYSE after the company’s transfer from Nasdaq.

“We are pleased to welcome KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. to the New York Stock Exchange,” said NYSE Euronext CEO & Director John A. Thain. “KHD is an outstanding addition to our roster of NYSE-listed global companies. We look forward to a strong and lasting partnership, and to providing the company and its shareholders with the superior market quality, brand visibility and services associated with the NYSE.”

"The worldwide prestige of a New York Stock Exchange listing will be an advantage for us in dealing with customers and clients all over the world,” said KHD CEO Jim Busche. “We believe it will also be an advantage for our shareholders, and will bring better liquidity to our trading. We are pleased and honored to be joining the New York Stock Exchange”.

The transfer and listing by KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. brings the total number of NYSE-listed companies from greater China to 39, with a total global market capitalization of $1.1 Trillion (including Taiwan) (as of June 18, 2007.) KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. CEO Jim Busche joined by senior executives from the company commemorated the transfer by ringing The Opening Bell.

As far as recent transfers from other markets, the New York Stock Exchange also listed the transfer of American Oriental Bioengineering, Inc. (NYSE: AOB) in Q4 of 2006. The company, an AMEX transfer with a market capitalization of $650 million, is a Chinese producer, marketer and distributor of plant-based pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.

About KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International Ltd. owns companies that operate internationally in the industrial plant engineering and equipment supply industry, and specializes in the cement, coal and mineral industries. To obtain further information on the company, please visit our website at http://www.khdhumboldt.com

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges in six countries, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $28.5 trillion/€21.5 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $123.4 billion/€92.4 billion (as of March 31, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.

Barclays Global Investors Launches Five iShares® FTSE NAREIT ETFs on NYSE Arca

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) subsidiary, NYSE Group, Inc. today announced five new initial ETF listings. iShares®, the largest ETF sponsor by assets under management in the world, has created five iShares FTSE NAREIT Index ETFs and has selected NYSE Arca for listing andtrading.
The new funds are:

iShares FTSE NAREIT Real Estate 50 Index Fund FTY
iShares FTSE NAREIT Residential Index Fund REZ
iShares FTSE NAREIT Industrial/Office Index Fund FIO
iShares FTSE NAREIT Retail Index Fund RTL
iShares FTSE NAREIT Mortgage REITs Index Fund REM

“NYSE Arca welcomes back iShares with the addition of these five new FTSE NAREIT ETFs,” said NYSE Group Senior Vice President, Exchange Traded Funds and Indexes, Lisa Dallmer. “This suite of real estate funds covers the many disciplines and aspects of REITs, offering customers unique access to REIT investing and the broader real estate market. Today’s listings further solidify NYSE Euronext’s commitment to being the world’s premier venue for ETF listings and trading.”

With today’s listings, NYSE Group markets have 185 primary ETF listings, 118 which are iShares, and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. In first quarter 2007, NYSE Group handled 45% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest exchange group for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality.

For more information and data on NYSE Group listed ETFs and other products, please visit: http://www.nyse.com/etfs.

NYSE Group Lists First Russian ETF in the U.S.

NYSE Euronext (NYSE Euronext: NYX) subsidiary, NYSE Group, Inc. todayannounced the listing of Market Vectors – Russia ETF (NYSE: RSX). As the first ETF focused on offering investors exposure to a broad spectrum of Russian companies, RSX is sponsored by Van Eck Global and is designed to track the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of the DAXglobal® Russia + Index (DXRPUS).

DAXglobal® Russia + Index is calculated and maintained by Deutsche Börse AG and is comprised of 30 of the most heavily traded Russian securities that have exchange listings either through an American Depository Receipt (ADR), a Global Depository Receipt (GDR) or local Russian shares. The index includes NYSE-listed Wim-Bill-Dan (NYSE: WBD), Rostelecom (NYSE: ROS), Vimpel Communications (NYSE:VIP), and Mobile Telsys (NYSE: MBT).

“We are proud to list the first Russian ETF in the U.S. ” said NYSE Group Senior Vice President, Exchange Traded Funds and Indexes, Lisa Dallmer. “Market Vectors - Russia ETF offers investors exposure to Russian companies and further demonstrates NYSE Euronext’s dedication to expanding our global footprint by providing our customers with the widest variety of trading products and services.”

The Market Vectors - Russia ETF will be listed and traded on the NYSE from 9:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET by a specialist. The fund’s Indicative Optimized Portfolio Value (RSX.IV) and associated fund data will be calculated and provided by NYSE Arca from 4 a.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET to coincide with the expected NYSE Arca unlisted trading. The calculation services are an enhancement to our ETF technology services available to issuers.

NYSE Group markets have 180 primary ETF listings and trade all other eligible ETFs on a UTP basis. In first quarter 2007, NYSE Group handled 45% of all ETF shares traded in the U.S. market. As the largest exchange group for ETF trading, NYSE Group is committed to offering investors the most innovative new investment options with superior pricing and market quality.

About Van Eck Global
Founded in 1955, Van Eck Associates Corporation was among the first U.S. money managers helping investors achieve greater diversification through global investing. Today, the firm continues its 50+ year tradition by offering global investment choices in hard assets, emerging markets, precious metals including gold, and other specialized asset classes. Van Eck Global’s investment products are designed for investors seeking innovative choices for portfolio diversification. They are often categorized in asset classes having returns with low correlations to those of more traditional U.S. equity and fixed income investments.

About NYSE Euronext
NYSE Euronext, a holding company created by the combination of NYSE Group, Inc. and Euronext N.V., commenced trading on April 4, 2007 . NYSE Euronext (NYSE/New York and Euronext/Paris: NYX) operates the world’s largest and most liquid exchange group and offers the most diverse array of financial products and services. NYSE Euronext, which brings together six cash equities exchanges in five countries and six derivatives exchanges, is a world leader for listings, trading in cash equities, equity and interest rate derivatives, bonds and the distribution of market data. Representing a combined $28.5 trillion/€21.5 trillion total market capitalization of listed companies and average daily trading value of approximately $118.8 billion/€89.9 billion (as of February 28, 2007), NYSE Euronext seeks to provide the highest standards of market quality and integrity, innovative products and services to investors, issuers, and all users of its markets.