[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. and NASDAQ OMX (Nasdaq:NDAQ), have signed an agreement for NASDAQ OMX to deliver its industry-leading trading technology, X-stream Trading, to PSE. The new system will power PSE's trading platform, which currently trades equities and ETFs. X-stream Trading, which will replace the current platform, is expected to go live in mid-2015.

“We are delighted to partner with NASDAQ OMX for this important undertaking,” said Hans B. Sicat, PSE President and CEO. “As the operator of the stock market, we need to ensure that we continue to provide the best and most responsive technology for all our stakeholders and we believe the solution provided by NASDAQ OMX is consistent with this objective.”

“We are dedicated to supporting PSE as they evolve and expand their business to better serve the market participants in the region,” said Lars Ottersgård, Senior Vice President, Market Technology, NASDAQ OMX. “The Philippines continues to be an important market in ASEAN, as well as an attractive prospect for regional and international capital - PSE is the heart of its country's market. We look forward to working with them in reaching their business goals and delivering the most widely deployed trading technology on the market.”