NYSE Euronext opens trading in New York, remotely from the USA National Pavilion at 2010 Shanghai World Expo. In honor of the occasion, NYSE Euronext Chairman Jan-Michiel Hesseles and NYSE Euronext CEO Duncan Niederauer ring The Opening BellSM, joined by Mr. Huang Jianzhi, Deputy Director General, Bureau of World Expo Coordination, Beatrice Camp, US Consul General (Shanghai), and Jose Villarreal, Commissioner General of the USA Pavilion.
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-- First-Ever Remote New York Bell Ringing from Shanghai --
Background:
NYSE Euronext is the exclusive sponsor for equities and derivatives markets of the USA National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. On May 20, NYSE Euronext will conduct a full-day of special events featuring leaders from China and abroad, including CEOs of companies listed on NYSE Euronext markets in the U.S. and Europe. To begin the day, NYSE Euronext Chairman Jan-Michiel Hessels will deliver welcoming remarks and NYSE Euronext executives will address respective NYSE Euronext business lines during a morning seminar. Afternoon events include a visit by Shanghai Stock Exchange officials, and the day will conclude with Mr. Hessels and Chief Executive Officer Duncan Niederauer hosting the remote bell ringing ceremony with special guests. The remote opening of the NYSE market from Shanghai will coincide with the opening of the NYSE market in New York and will be broadcast live to audiences globally.
2010 Shanghai World Expo:
The 2010 Shanghai World Expo is being held from May 1 through October 31, 2010 with a projected 70 million attendees, 95% of whom are expected to come from Mainland China. At over 60,000 square feet, the USA National Pavilion is one of the largest pavilions at the Expo.
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