Confirming yesterday's notification, NYSE, NYSE Arca, NYSE Amex, and NYSE Amex Options exchanges have made the necessary preparations to proceed with a standard trading day today, January 12, 2011. Members and Member Firms should anticipate normal market opening and closing times.

The NYSE has coordinated its plans with NASDAQ OMX, BATS, and Direct Edge to ensure normal market operations. We will coordinate any change in plans with these markets and communicate to our members accordingly.

Should you have any questions regarding this update, please contact your Relationship Manager.