From simple to more sophisticated, we have always focused on offering the trading community a wide range of order types designed to meet the needs of a diverse client base. We continuously obtain feedback from our clients so that we can create tools that add real value and bring efficiencies to the marketplace.

ABS customers will benefit from the enhanced connectivity and customer services provided under the growing umbrella of OES.

The sale of the Archipelago brokerage subsidiary was obligated by an order of the Securities and Exchange Commission as a condition to Archipelago's acquisition of the Pacific Exchange Inc., in September 2005.