NYSE Euronext and the Warsaw Stock Exchange announced that the WSE will adopt the NYSE trading platform as part of a strategic cooperation agreement.

As part of a multi-year commercial agreement, NYSE Euronext will provide WSE with the trading platform for its cash and derivative markets. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Both exchanges will also explore new trading, market data and business development initiatives in Poland and the central and eastern Europe region.

“The undertaking we are now starting with NYSE Euronext is, without any doubt, one of the most significant moves aimed at developing the WSE further as an international market place, said Ludwik Sobolewski, CEO of the Warsaw Stock Exchange. “

“NYSE Euronext welcomes this partnership with the Warsaw Stock Exchange, a regional leader that is well positioned for further growth and success,” said Duncan Niederauer, chief executive officer of NYSE Euronext. “We look forward to working together on this and other initiatives to benefit our respective markets, customers and stakeholders.”

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