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."