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Exhibit 10.4

                  SOFTWARE LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Software License and Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is between
Oracle Corporation, a Delaware corporation with its principal place of
business at 500 Oracle Parkway, Redwood City, California 94065 ("Oracle")
and The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., a Delaware corporation (hereinafter
"Client"), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of the National Association
of Securities Dealers, Inc. (a Securities Self-Regulatory Organization,
registered with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and
subject to the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (NASD)), with its
principal place of business at 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006.
The terms of this Agreement shall apply to each Program license granted,
and to all services provided under this Agreement and any Order Form placed
under this Agreement. When completed and executed by both parties, an Order
Form shall evidence the Program licenses granted and the services that are
to be provided by Oracle.

This Agreement is being signed by The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. The Nasdaq
Stock Market, Inc., the National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc.,
Nasdaq International, Ltd., Securities Dealers Insurance Company, Ltd.,
National Clearing Corporation, and any majority owned subsidiary of Client
or the NASD (i.e. a subsidiary in which Client or NASD owns, directly or
indirectly, more than fifty percent of the voting stock) in existence as of
the Effective Date of this Agreement (each hereinafter referred to as a
"Client Entity") may acquire a Program license(s) and/or service(s) as a
Client in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, for
installation in the United States or the United Kingdom as applicable,
provided that the Client Entity agrees in writing to be bound by the terms
of this Agreement and the applicable Order Form. By placing an Order Form
under this Agreement for a Program license(s) and/or service(s) the Client
Entity agrees that the Program license(s) and service(s) is subject to this
Agreement and the relevant Order Form and that the Client Entity shall
perform its obligations in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and
the relevant Order Form. Any United States or United Kingdom majority owned
subsidiary of Client or NASD (i.e. a subsidiary in which Client or NASD
owns, directly or indirectly, fifty percent) and any joint venture of
Client or NASD (i.e. a United States or United Kingdom joint venture fifty
percent of which is owned, directly or indirectly, by Client or NASD) may
be added to the Client Entities specified in this paragraph upon prior
written notice to Oracle provided that the subsidiary or joint venture is
not a competitor of Oracle in the areas of the Programs and associated
technical support services, however a subsidiary or joint venture which is
a competitor may be added to the Client Entities with Oracle's prior
written consent which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. If a
Client Entity's name is changed and/or a Client Entity is merged with
another Client Entity, and the name change or merger does not include a
merger with any other entity, then the renamed Client Entity and/or
survivor of the merged Client Entities shall be deemed to be a Client
Entity under this Agreement.

 I.      DEFINITIONS

1.1.     "Program" or "Programs" shall mean the computer software in object
         code form owned or distributed by Oracle for which Client is
         granted a license under this Agreement; the user guides and
         manuals for use of the software ("Documentation"); and Updates.

1.2.     "Order Form" shall mean Oracle's standard form for ordering
         Program licenses and services. When placing orders under this
         Agreement, Client shall reference the Oracle Agreement number
         above and the Effective Date of this Agreement.

1.3      "Price List" shall mean Oracle's standard commercial fee schedule
         that is in effect when a Program license or any other products or
         services are ordered by Client.

1.4      "Designated System" shall mean the computer hardware and operating
         system designated on the relevant Order Form or as set forth in
         the relevant business arrangement on the Order Form.

1.5      "Supported Program License" shall mean a Program license for which
         Client has ordered Technical Support for the relevant time period.
         "Technical Support" shall mean Program support as provided under
         Oracle's policies in effect on the date Technical Support is
         ordered, but in any event in accordance with this Agreement.

1.6      "Commencement Date" shall mean the date on which the Programs are
         delivered to Client, or if no delivery is necessary, the Effective
         Date set forth on the relevant Order Form.

1.7      "Update(s)" shall mean subsequent releases of the Programs which
         are generally made available for Supported Program Licenses at no
         additional charge, other than media and handling charges. Updates
         shall not include any options or future products which Oracle
         licenses separately.

1.8      USER
A.       "User", unless otherwise specified in the Order Form, shall mean a
         specific individual employed by Client who is authorized by Client
         to use the Programs licensed on the Designated System, regardless
         of whether the individual is actively using the Programs at any
         given time.

B.       Notwithstanding the preceding Paragraph, Client may train or
         authorize an individual, in addition to one employed by Client,
         to use the Programs licensed by Client subject to the following
         conditions:

               (i) the individual is either: (a) an employee of a Client
               Entity ("Entity Employee"); (b) furnished by a third party,
               who is not a competitor (i.e. each of the following
               companies, any subsidiary or affiliate of any of the
               companies, and any joint venture in which any of the
               companies is a participant is a competitor: Sybase,
               Informix, Ingres/ASK, and other direct RDBMS competitors
               (except Unisys) and GAIN Inc.) of Oracle, under contract to
               perform computer programming or data processing services for
               Client or a Client Entity ("Agent Individual"). Client shall
               have a sixty (60) day grace period from the Effective Date
               of this Agreement to determine if any of its third parties
               are competitors; or (c) a person authorized by a third party
               under contract to receive services from Client or a Client
               Entity ("Subscriber Designee");

               (ii) the individual uses the Programs in accordance with
               this Agreement and the applicable Order Form as further
               limited by this Paragraph B.;

               (iii) use of the Programs by: (a) an Entity Employee is
               solely for Client's own internal data processing; (b) an
               Agent Individual is solely to develop applications and
               process data for Client's own internal data processing; and
               (c) a Subscriber Designee is through a front end application
               furnished by a Client Entity via remote communications
               access and solely to read and input data into a Client
               Entity's database in the ordinary course of the services
               received from a Client Entity and neither the third party
               nor the Subscriber Designee can copy, download, or transfer
               the Programs;

               (iv) Client remains the licensee of the Programs and the
               Programs are only installed on the Designated System (or
               "Hardware" if so defined in the applicable Order Form) and
               at Client's location (and such other Client or Client Entity
               location, if any, stated in the applicable Order Form);

               (v) the individuals are deemed, for the purposes of this
               Paragraph B., to be employees of Client when using the
               Programs;

               (vi) each individual is counted as a User as defined herein
               (or as defined in the applicable Order Form if User is
               defined differently therein) and is subject to the
               limitations, if any, regarding the number of Users in the
               applicable Order Form;

               (vii) the Client Entity and third party shall protect
               Oracle's rights in the Programs and Confidential Information
               in accordance with this Agreement. If a Client Entity or a
               third party fails to do so then Client shall terminate use
               of the Programs by any Client Entity (including Entity
               Employees) or third party (including Agent Individuals
               and/or Subscriber Designees) who fails to do so or who fails
               to use the Programs in accordance with this Paragraph 1.8 B.
               Cure of such failure shall be in accordance with Paragraph
               4.3. Oracle will provide reasonable assistance to Client for
               the enforcement of Oracle's rights in the Programs and
               Confidential Information;

               (viii) the Client Entity and third party have agreed, in a
               written agreement with Client (as to a third party the
               written agreement may be with a Client Entity), to terms
               substantially equivalent to those in items (i) through (vii)
               of this Paragraph B.; and

               (ix) Client shall indemnify and hold Oracle harmless from
               breach of this Agreement and/or the applicable Order Form
               whether by a Client Entity or Entity Employee. Client shall
               indemnify and hold Oracle harmless from breach of this
               Agreement and/or the applicable Order Form whether by a
               third party, as defined in (i) (c) of this Paragraph 1.8 B,
               or a Subscriber Designee if there is not an agreement with
               such third party which complies with (viii) of this
               Paragraph 1.8 B, or Client or a Client Entity fails to
               terminate such third party's and the Subscriber Designee's
               use of and access to the Programs in accordance with (vii)
               of this Paragraph 1.8 B. Client and Client Entities shall
               use reasonable security measures to prevent third parties
               and Agent Individuals from violating the provisions of this
               Paragraph 1.8 B.

C.       Client may temporarily relocate the Programs licensed pursuant to
         this Agreement for installation on the Designated System to a CPU
         of the same operating system as the Designated System ("Temporary
         CPU"), which is owned or under the sole control of a third party,
         under contract to perform computer programming services for Client
         or a Client Entity, and located at the third party's address in
         the United States ("Agent"), provided that:

         (i)  Client remains the licensee of the Programs;

         (ii) Prior to installing the Programs on the Temporary CPU, Client
         and the Agent enter into a written agreement which: (a) restricts
         the Agent's use of the Program(s) in accordance with this
         Paragraph C. and Paragraph 1.8 B. above; (b) does not include
         warranties, express or implied, made on behalf of Oracle or with
         respect to Oracle products; (c) prohibits transfer or duplication
         of

the any Program(s), except for backup or archival copies to provide the
services to Client; (d) prohibits causing or permitting the reverse
engineering, disassembly or decompilation of the Program(s); (e) states
that all rights, title, and interest in the Program(s) shall at all times
remain the property of Oracle or Oracle's licensor; (e) disclaims Oracle's
liability, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential
arising from the use of the Program(s); (f) requires the Agent to protect
Oracle's rights and interests in the Program(s) and Confidential
Information in accordance with this Agreement; and which (g) specifies
Oracle as a third party beneficiary of said agreement for the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of this Paragraph C.;

         (iii) The Agent uses the Program(s) in accordance with this
               Agreement and the applicable Order Form as further limited
               by this Paragraph C. and Paragraph 1.8 B. above and not for
               any other purposes. Access to the Program(s) is limited to
               those individuals who are performing computer programming or
               data processing services for Client or a Client Entity;

         (iv)  The Programs may be installed and operated on both
               Client's Designated System and the Agent's Temporary CPU for
               a period of fifteen (15) days ("Switch-over Period") to
               facilitate relocation to the Temporary CPU. Client shall
               discontinue use of the Programs on the Designated System
               located at Client's site upon expiration of the Switch-over
               Period. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and after
               expiration of the Switch-over Period, Client may continue to
               maintain a backup or archival copy(ies) of the Program(s)
               while the Programs are installed and used on the Temporary
               CPU, provided that the Program(s) are not installed or used
               by Client on the Designated System during the period the
               Programs are installed or used on the Temporary CPU. (Note -
               If an Order Form contains a fixing date and the number of
               computers is not limited, then this subparagraph (iv) shall
               not apply until the fixing date.);

         (v)   The Agent discontinues use of the Program(s) immediately upon
               the termination or expiration of: (a) its agreement with
               Client; (b) the Order Form or the Program licenses; or (c)
               this Agreement and promptly returns the Program(s), and any
               copy thereof, to Client in accordance with Paragraph 4.5 of
               this Agreement. Client shall use reasonable means available,
               both contractual and technical, to ensure that each
               Program(s) supplied to the Agent is installed, used, and
               protected in accordance with the provisions of this
               Paragraph C. If the Agent fails to comply with the
               provisions of this Paragraph C., Client shall immediately
               notify the Agent and Oracle of same. If the Agent fails to
               promptly correct the noncompliance following such
               notification Client shall terminate the Agent's right to use
               the Program(s);

         (vi)  ORACLE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS NOR EXTENDS ANY
               WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
               INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
               FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NOR ASSUMES ANY
               OBLIGATIONS OR RESPONSIBILITIES WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT
               TO PERFORMANCE OF THE PROGRAM(S) WHICH ARE INSTALLED ON
               THE TEMPORARY CPU AND/OR USED BY THE AGENT.
               Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the preceding
               sentence, the parties agree that the warranty between
               Oracle and Client shall remain as stated in this
               Agreement; AND

         (vii) IN NO EVENT SHALL ORACLE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT,
               INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
               INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE INCURRED
               BY CLIENT OR ANY THIRD PARTY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION IN
               CONTRACT OR TORT, ARISING EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY
               FROM AN AGENT'S USE OF THE PROGRAM(S), EVEN IF ORACLE OR
               ANY OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
               SUCH DAMAGES. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in
               the preceding sentence, the parties agree that
               Infringement Indemnity in Paragraph 5.1 shall remain as
               stated in this Agreement.

1.9 "Oracle Application Programs" shall be Programs designated as
application software by Oracle.

1.10 "Limited Production Programs" shall be Programs not specified on the
Price List or specified as Limited Production, Tier 3 or with special
restrictions on the Price List.

II.  PROGRAM LICENSE

2.1  Rights Granted

     A.   Oracle grants to Client a nonexclusive license to use the Programs
          Client obtains under this Agreement, as follows:

               i.  to use the Programs solely for Client's own internal
                   data processing operations on the Designated System or
                   on a backup system if the Designated System is
                   inoperative or on a hot-site backup system operated by a
                   Client Entity, up to any applicable maximum number of
                   designated Users (if any User limitation applies).
                   Client may not use the Programs for third-party
                   training, commercial time-sharing, rental, or service
                   bureau use. Notwithstanding the prohibition against use
                   of the Programs for "third party training" and "service
                   bureau" activities, "Client's own internal data
                   processing" shall: (a) not prohibit use of the Programs
                   by a Client Entity Employee, Agent Individual, or
                   Subscriber Designee under Paragraphs 1.8 B and C above;
                   (b) include the internal business data of Client or a
                   Client Entity or data, received from a third party by
                   Client or a Client Entity, that is related to entities
                   regulated by the Client Entities, issuers, issues,
                   markets (e.g. financial, commodity, or barter but not
                   wholesale or retail stores), financial instruments,
                   professional testing, identification or verification
                   products, insurance, and news referring to or related to
                   the above, including those markets operated and
                   regulated by a Client Entity; and (c) not prohibit
                   training of Client Entity Employee, Agent Individual, or
                   Subscriber Designee Users;

              ii.  to use the Documentation provided with the Programs in
                   support of Client's authorized use of the Programs;

             iii.  to copy the Programs for archival or backup purposes;
                   no other copies shall be made without Oracle's prior
                   written consent. All titles, trademarks, copyright and
                   restricted notices shall be reproduced in such copies.
                   All archival and backup copies of the Programs are
                   governed by the terms of this Agreement; and

              iv.  to modify the Programs, or combine them with other
                   software products. The Programs or such portions thereof
                   included in such software products shall remain the
                   property of Oracle and shall be governed by the terms of
                   this Agreement. A software application developed by
                   Client or a Client Entity or by an Agent (other than
                   Oracle) for Client or a Client Entity, using a
                   Program(s) that is licensed by Oracle to provide a
                   licensee with a programming language for the development
                   of software applications, will be the property of Client
                   except for any Program code and/or works derivative, if
                   any, of any Program contained in such software
                   application. Ownership of a software application, other
                   than a Program, developed by Oracle for Client or a
                   Client Entity will be determined in the Services
                   Agreement.

                         Client shall not copy or use the Programs (including
               the Documentation) except as otherwise specified in this
               Agreement.

     B.   Client agrees not to cause or permit the reverse engineering,
          disassembly, or decompilation of the Programs.

     C.   Oracle shall retain all title, copyright, and other proprietary
          rights in the Programs and all modifications, enhancements, and
          other works derivative of the Programs. A software application
          developed by Client or a Client Entity or by an Agent (other than
          Oracle) for a Client or a Client Entity, using a Program(s) that
          is licensed by Oracle to provide a licensee with a programming
          language for the development of software applications, will be
          the property of Client except for any Program code and/or works
          derivative, if any, of any Program contained in such software
          application. Ownership of a software application, other than a
          Program, developed by Oracle for Client or a Client Entity will
          be determined in the Services Agreement. Client does not acquire
          any rights, express or implied, in the Programs, other than those
          specified in this Agreement.

     D.   The Programs are not intended for use in any nuclear, aviation,
          mass transit, medical, or other inherently dangerous
          applications. It shall be Client's responsibility to take all
          appropriate measures to ensure the safe use of such applications
          if the Programs are used for such purposes, and Oracle disclaims
          liability for any damages caused by such use of the Programs.

     E.   Other Oracle Programs may be embedded in or delivered with Oracle
          Programs licensed under this Agreement. Client shall be limited
          to use of Oracle Programs licensed under this Agreement. Client's
          right to use any Oracle Programs embedded within or delivered
          with or as part of an Oracle Application Program shall be limited
          to use necessary to implement the Oracle Application Program;
          Client shall have no right to use such Programs outside the scope
          of the Oracle Application Program, including development or any
          other uses.

2.2 Acceptance of Program

A.   For each Program License for which delivery is required under this
     Agreement, Client shall have a 15 day Acceptance Period, beginning on
     the Commencement Date, in which to evaluate the Program. During the
     Acceptance Period, Client may cancel the license by giving written
     notice to Oracle and returning the Program in accordance with
     Paragraph 4.5 below. Unless such cancellation notice is given, the
     license will be deemed to have been accepted by Client at the end of
     the Acceptance Period. If Client is granted a right to copy license
     and no delivery is necessary, subsequent copies shall be deemed
     accepted upon acceptance of the master copy.

B.   Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client may license a Program(s) at no
     charge under a Trial License Agreement prior to ordering such
     Program(s) under this Agreement. If a license for the Program(s) is
     subsequently purchased by Client there shall be no Acceptance Period
     under Paragraph 2.2 A. above for the Program.

2.3 Transfer and Assignment

     A.   Within the United States, a Program license may be transferred to
          another computer system of like configuration (same model and
          operating system), or the Designated System may be transferred to
          another location within Client's organization, upon written
          notice to Oracle. All other transfers, including transfer of a
          Program license outside the United States, shall be permitted
          only with Oracle's prior written consent, which consent shall not
          be unreasonably withheld, and shall be subject to a transfer fee,
          if any, as specified in Oracle's Price List and policies in
          effect at the time of the transfer.

     B.   The rights granted herein are restricted for use solely by
          Client, except as provided in Paragraph 1.8 B. above. Client may
          not authorize or allow the use or the remarketing of the Programs
          by a third party, and may not assign or transfer the Programs or
          the Agreement to a third party without the prior written consent
          of Oracle, which shall not be withheld unreasonably. However,
          Client may, upon written notice to Oracle, assign this Agreement
          to a Client Entity, provided that prior to such assignment the
          Client Entity agrees in writing to be bound by the terms of this
          Agreement.

2.4 Verification

          On Oracle's written notice, not more frequently than annually,
          Client shall furnish Oracle with a signed certification (a)
          stating whether or not the Programs are being used pursuant to
          the terms of this Agreement, including any User limitations; and
          (b) listing the number of Users (including Agents, Subscribers
          and employees of Client and Client Entities), location, types,
          and serial numbers (except serial numbers for personal computers)
          of the Designated Systems of Client and each Client Entity on
          which the Programs are run. Such certification will be to the
          best of Client's knowledge and belief.

          Oracle may, at its expense, audit from Client's and Client
          Entities' records the number of copies of the Programs in use by
          Client and Client Entities, the Designated System(s) on which the
          Programs are installed, and the number of Users using the
          Programs. Any such audit shall be scheduled in advance and shall
          be conducted at a mutually agreeable time at Client's and/or
          Client Entities' facilities and shall not unreasonably interfere
          with Client's and Client Entities' business activities. If an
          audit reveals that Client has underpaid fees to Oracle, Client
          shall be invoiced for such underpaid fees based on the terms in
          effect at the time the audit is completed. Audits shall be
          conducted no more than once annually. The parties agree that
          Client's signed certification prepared under this Paragraph,
          and/or the results of an audit of Client's use of the Programs,
          shall be Confidential Information under Paragraph 7.1 of this
          Agreement and is subject to applicable securities regulations.

III. TECHNICAL SERVICES

3.1  Technical Support Services

     Technical Support services ordered by Client will be provided under
     Oracle's Technical Support policies in effect on the date Technical
     Support is ordered, but in any event in accordance with this
     Agreement, subject to the payment by Client of the applicable fees.
     Client may terminate Technical Support Services without terminating
     any Program licenses. Provided Client is currently under Technical
     Support services, upon Client's identification of a problem with a
     Program which significantly affects the operation of the Program,
     Oracle shall ***** *. At Client's request, Oracle will provide remote
     assistance in the installation of each Supported Program license.
     Reinstatement of lapsed Technical Support services is subject to
     Oracle's Technical Support reinstatement fees in effect on the date
     Technical Support is re-ordered. Limited Production Programs and
     pre-production releases of Programs may not be eligible for standard
     Technical Support Services; Client may obtain Technical Support
     Services for Limited Production Programs on a time and materials
     basis.

3.2 Consulting and Training Services

     Oracle anticipates that it will provide off-site training services
     agreed to by the parties under the terms of this Agreement and
     consulting services and on-site training agreed to by the parties
     under the terms of a separate consulting services agreement. Any
     consulting services acquired from Oracle shall be bid separately from
     the Program licenses and Client may acquire the Program licenses
     without acquiring any consulting services.

3.3 Incidental Expenses

     For any on site services requested by Client, Client shall reimburse
     Oracle for actual, reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses
     incurred as agreed upon by the parties.

     IV. TERM AND TERMINATION

4.1 Term

     Each Program license granted under this Agreement shall remain in
     effect perpetually (if not otherwise specified on the Order Form),
     unless terminated as provided in Paragraph 4.2 or 4.3 below.

4.2 Termination by Client

     Client may terminate this Agreement or any license upon written notice
     if Oracle breaches a material term of this Agreement and fails to
     correct the breach within thirty (30) days following receipt of
     written notice specifying the breach. If such breach, except one
     involving a Client Entity's proprietary rights or Confidential
     Information, is not reasonably curable within such thirty (30) day
     period, Client shall not unreasonably withhold approval of a longer
     cure period provided that Oracle promptly commences to cure such
     breach and diligently pursues the curing of such breach.

4.3 Termination by Oracle

     Oracle may terminate this Agreement or any license upon written notice
     if Client breaches a material term of this Agreement and fails to
     correct the breach within 30 days following written notice specifying
     the breach. If such breach, except one involving Oracle's proprietary
     rights or Confidential Information, is not reasonably curable within
     such thirty (30) day period, Oracle shall not unreasonably withhold
     approval of a longer cure period provided that Client promptly
     commences to cure such breach and diligently pursues the curing of
     such breach.

4.4 Effect of Termination

     Termination of this Agreement or any license shall not limit either
     party from pursuing any other remedies available to it, including
     injunctive relief, nor shall such termination relieve Client's
     obligation to pay all fees that have accrued or that Client has agreed
     to pay under any Order Form or other similar ordering document under
     this Agreement unless so ordered or determined by a court. The
     parties' rights and obligations under Paragraphs 2.1.B, 2.1.C, 2.1.D,
     and 2.3.B, and Articles IV, V, VI and VII shall survive termination of
     this Agreement.

     If Client materially breaches this Agreement, including failing to
     make any payments required hereunder when due under any Order Form or
     other similar ordering document to this Agreement, then Oracle may
     declare all sums due and to become due hereunder immediately due and
     payable. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, Oracle may not declare
     all sums due and payable for a breach which Client is curing in
     accordance with Paragraph 4.3 above.

     4.5 Return of Programs Upon Termination

     If a license granted under this Agreement expires or otherwise
     terminates, Client shall (a) cease using the applicable Programs, and
     (b) certify to Oracle within one month after expiration or termination
     that Client has destroyed or has returned to Oracle the Programs and
     all copies. If Client inadvertently fails to provide such
     certification, Client shall have a cure period in accordance with
     Paragraph 4.3 of this Agreement. This requirement applies to copies in
     all forms, partial and complete, in all types of media and computer
     memory, and whether or not modified or merged into other materials.
     Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client may retain copies of the
     Programs in archived media and may use the archived copies to retrieve
     data provided that the Programs are not used to retrieve the data and
     that all partial and complete copies of the Programs on the archived
     media are destroyed in the regular course of eliminating archival
     copies. Before returning Programs to Oracle, Client shall acquire a
     Return Material Authorization ("RMA") number from Oracle at (415)
     506-1500.

     V. INDEMNITY, WARRANTIES, REMEDIES, LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

     5.1 Infringement Indemnity

     Oracle will defend and indemnify and hold Client, Client Entities, and
     Agents (only for a claim under this Paragraph in which the claimed
     infringement is alleged to have occurred during the term of this
     Agreement while a Program is temporarily installed at the Agent's site
     in accordance with this Agreement) employees, officers, and directors
     of Client, Client Entities, and Agents (as limited above in this
     Paragraph) harmless against a claim that Programs furnished and used
     within the scope of this Agreement misappropriate a trade secret or
     trademark, or infringe a copyright or patent, of any country which is
     a signatory to the Berne Convention or the Universal Copyright
     Convention and which has executed implementing legislation, provided
     that: (a) Client notifies Oracle in writing within 30 days of its
     receipt of written notice of the claim; (b) Oracle has sole control of
     the defense and all related settlement negotiations; and (c) Client
     provides Oracle with the reasonable assistance, information, and
     authority necessary to perform Oracle's obligations under this
     paragraph, however, Client shall not be required to waive, nor shall
     this clause be construed as a waiver of, any privileges under the
     attorney work product or attorney-client privilege doctrines.
     Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Client in providing such
     assistance will be reimbursed by Oracle.

     Oracle shall have no liability for any claim of infringement to the
     extent it is based on: (a) use of a superseded or altered release of
     Programs if such infringement would have been avoided by the use of a
     current unaltered release of the Programs that Oracle provides to
     Client; or (b) the combination, operation, or use of any Programs
     furnished under this Agreement with software, hardware, or other
     materials not furnished by Oracle if such infringement would have been
     avoided by the use of the Programs without such software, hardware, or
     other materials unless the combination, operation, or use is the
     normal use (e.g. the operating system under which a Program runs) of
     the Programs in accordance with this Agreement and the applicable
     Order Form.

     In the event the Programs are held or are believed by Oracle to
     infringe, Oracle shall have the option, at its expense, to (a) modify
     the Programs to be noninfringing; (b) obtain for Client a license to
     continue using the Programs; or (c) terminate the license for the
     infringing Programs and refund the license fees paid for those
     Programs. As of the Effective Date of this Agreement, to the best of
     Oracle's knowledge, there exist no claims or encumbrances which, in
     Oracle's opinion, would preclude Client's right to use the Programs in
     accordance with this Agreement. This Paragraph 5.1 states Oracle's
     entire liability and Client's exclusive remedy for infringement.

     Oracle's obligations under this Paragraph shall survive termination or
     expiration of this Agreement or the relevant Program license only for
     claims of infringement in which the claimed infringement is alleged to
     have occurred during the term of this Agreement or the relevant
     Program license.

     5.2 Warranties and Disclaimers

     A.   Warranties

          i. Program License Warranties
                                For each Supported Program License and
             each Update received for a Supported Program License, Oracle
             warrants for a period of one year from the Commencement Date
             that the Programs, unless modified by Client, will perform the
             functions described in the Documentation provided by Oracle
             when operated on the Designated System. Oracle will undertake
             to correct any reported error condition in accordance with its
             technical support policies but in any event in accordance with
             this Agreement.

                                Oracle does not warrant that the Programs
             will meet Client's requirements, that the Programs will
             operate in the combinations which Client may select for use,
             that the operation of the Programs will be uninterrupted or
             error-free, or that all Program errors will be corrected.

                                If Client does not obtain Technical Support
             services, the Programs are distributed "as is."

             ii.      Media Warranty
                                Oracle warrants that: (a) the media and
             software Programs will not be returned material (this shall
             not prohibit Oracle from using recycled media which has been
             magnetically degaussed); (b) the Programs will be the
             production release current as of the effective date of the
             applicable Order Form, unless otherwise agreed by the parties;
             and (c) the tapes, diskettes or other media will be free of
             defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for 90
             days from the Commencement Date.

             iii.     Services Warranty
                                Oracle warrants that its Technical Support
             and consulting services will be performed consistent with
             generally accepted industry standards. This warranty shall be
             valid for 90 days from performance of each Technical Support
             or consulting service even if a subsequent service is the same
             as a service performed prior to it.

             iv.      Virus Warranty
                                Provided that Client is under contract to
             receive Technical Support from Oracle for a licensed Program,
             Oracle warrants that it will use reasonable efforts to provide the
             Program to Client without viruses (i.e. code embedded in a Program
             whose purpose is to halt effective operation or use of the Program
             on conditions set by or triggered by an event or a person other
             than Client, Oracle, or Oracle's licensor) (Oracle will provide,
             upon receipt of Client's written request, Oracle's then current
             procedures to prevent introduction of viruses.) or trap doors (i.e.
             circumvention of the Program's documented security enforcing
             mechanisms by means of the Program itself by a person in order to
             obtain unauthorized access to the Program) (collectively referred
             to as "Virus"). Client acknowledges that a Program's documented
             security mechanisms are dependent on the environment in which the
             Program is executed (e.g. the capability of security mechanisms in
             the operating system, network, and hardware) and Client's
             implementation of the Program's documented security mechanisms
             (e.g. the setting of options, privileges and parameters for the
             Program). For the purpose of this Subparagraph the term Virus shall
             not include Embedded Devices under Paragraph 7.10 of this
             Agreement. Oracle will use reasonable efforts to notify Client's
             Technical Contact if a Virus that equates to an Oracle Priority
             One/Critical Condition is discovered in a Program. Client will use
             reasonable efforts to notify Oracle's Technical Support if Client
             discovers a Virus in a Program. If Client discovers a Virus in a
             Program, then Client will use reasonable efforts to provide Oracle
             with reasonable information to help identify and isolate the Virus.
             Oracle will use reasonable efforts to work with Client to classify
             and resolve the Virus in accordance with the Technical Support
             Services Section of this Agreement. If Oracle requests return of
             the infected Program, Client shall label the media as Virus
             infected and return it to Oracle and Oracle shall send Client a
             replacement copy of the Program at no additional charge. As used in
             this Subparagraph "reasonable efforts" shall mean reasonable
             efforts relative to the seriousness of the problem.

     B. Limitations on Warranties

          i. The warranties above are exclusive and in lieu of all other
          warranties, whether express or implied, including the implied
          warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular
          purpose.

          ii. As an accommodation to Client, Oracle may supply Client with
          Limited Production Programs or with pre-production releases of
          Programs (which may be labeled "Alpha" or "Beta"). These products
          are not suitable for production use. Oracle does not warrant
          Limited Production Programs, pre-production releases or computer
          based training products; these products are distributed "as is."

5.3 Exclusive Remedies

     For any breach of warranties contained in Paragraph 5.2 above,
     Client's exclusive remedy, and Oracle's entire liability, shall be:

     A. For Programs

                     The correction of Program errors which cause breach of the
          warranty, or if Oracle is unable, within a reasonable time, to make
          the Program operate as warranted, Client shall be entitled to recover
          the fees paid to Oracle for the Program license or Update (for an
          Update the recoverable fees will be one half of the annual Technical
          Support fee paid by Client for the twelve month Technical Support
          period in which the Update was provided), as applicable.

     B. For Media

                     The replacement of defective media returned within 90 days
          of the Commencement Date.

     C. For Services

                     The reperformance of the services, or if Oracle is unable
          to perform the services as warranted, Client shall be entitled to
          recover the fees paid to Oracle for the deficient services.

5.4 Limitation of Liability

    ***** * in no event shall either party be liable for any indirect,
    incidental, special or consequential damages or damages for loss of
    profits, revenue, data, or use, incurred by either party or any third
    party, whether in an action in contract or tort, even if the other
    party or any other person has been advised of the possibility of such
    damages***** each party's liability for damages hereunder shall in no
    event exceed the amount of fees paid by Client under this Agreement,
    and if such damages result from Client's use of the Program or
    services, such liability shall be limited to fees paid for the relevant
    Program or services giving rise to the liability.

    The provisions of this Article V allocate the risks under this
    Agreement between Oracle and Client. Oracle's pricing reflects this
    allocation of risk and the limitation of liability specified herein.

VI. PAYMENT PROVISIONS

6.1. Invoicing and Payment

     Invoices for payment of license fees shall be payable on the
     Commencement Date. Technical Support fees shall be payable annually in
     advance; such fees will be those in effect at the beginning of the
     period for which the fees are paid. All other applicable fees shall be
     payable when invoiced. All fees shall be deemed overdue if they remain
     unpaid 31 days after they become payable. Any amounts payable by
     Client hereunder, during the first year from the Effective Date of
     this Agreement, which remain unpaid ninety (90) days after the due
     date shall be subject to late penalty fees equal to 1.5% per month
     from the due date until such amount is paid. Any amounts payable by
     Client hereunder, after the first year from the Effective Date of this
     Agreement, which remain unpaid sixty (60) days after the due date
     shall be subject to late penalty fees equal to 1.5% per month from the
     due date until such amount is paid. If Client's procedures require
     that an invoice be submitted against a purchase order before payment
     can be made, Client will be responsible for issuing the purchase order
     at the time of order. Oracle will use reasonable efforts to invoice
     Client within six (6) months of the date that the charges were due to
     have been invoiced, failure to invoice Client within that period shall
     not relieve Client of its obligations to pay the charges. Client
     agrees to pay actual shipping charges.

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6.2. Taxes

     The fees listed in this Agreement do not include taxes; if Oracle is
     required to pay sales, use, property, value-added, or other federal,
     state or local taxes based on the licenses or services granted in this
     Agreement or on Client's use of Programs or services, then such taxes
     shall be billed to and paid by Client. This paragraph shall not apply
     to taxes based on Oracle's net or gross income or corporate franchise
     taxes.

VII. GENERAL TERMS

7.1 Nondisclosure

     For the purposes of this Paragraph "party" and "Client" shall also
     include Client Entity and Agent. By virtue of this Agreement, the
     parties may have access to information that is confidential to one
     another ("Confidential Information"). Confidential Information shall
     be limited to the Programs and information which is: (a) disclosed by
     the Discloser in writing and marked "confidential" at the time of
     disclosure; (b) disclosed by the discloser and identified as
     confidential at the time of disclosure in a manner which would put a
     reasonable person on notice that such information is Confidential
     Information; (c) information relating to strategic business,
     financial, product planning or development, personnel, computer system
     development, or computer system operation; or (d) information relating
     to investigatory matters, regulatory matters, matters involving
     broker/dealers, issues, or issuers. Client shall use reasonable
     efforts to disclose to Oracle only Confidential Information that is
     necessary for Oracle's performance under this Agreement. Client's
     failure to use reasonable efforts to so limit disclosure of
     Confidential Information will not necessarily excuse Oracle's breach
     of this Paragraph but may reduce Oracle's potential liability to
     Client depending on the extent to which Client's failure contributed
     to Oracle's breach.

     A party's Confidential Information shall not include information that:
     (a) is or becomes a part of the public domain or is publicly known,
     through no act or omission of the other party; (b) was in the other
     party's lawful possession prior to the disclosure and had not been
     obtained by the other party either directly or indirectly from the
     disclosing party; (c) is lawfully disclosed to the other party by a
     third party without restriction on disclosure; or (d) is independently
     developed by the other party. Client shall not disclose the results of
     benchmark tests of the Programs to any third party without Oracle's
     prior written approval. The parties agree, both during the term of
     this Agreement and for a period of two years after termination of this
     Agreement and of all licenses granted hereunder, to hold each other's
     Confidential Information in confidence, except for Confidential
     Information, as defined in item (d) of the first subparagraph of this
     Paragraph 7.1, for which the obligation of non-disclosure shall
     survive until the Confidential Information is publicly known. The
     parties agree, that unless required by law, not to make each other's
     Confidential Information available in any form to any third party or
     to use each other's Confidential Information for any purpose other
     than the implementation of Programs, licenses, or services under this
     Agreement or discussions related thereto. Each party agrees to take
     all reasonable steps to ensure that Confidential Information is not
     disclosed or distributed by its employees or agents in violation of
     the provisions of this Agreement using the same standard of care such
     party takes with respect to their own confidential information of like
     nature and value, but no less than a reasonable standard of care.

     In the event either party receives a subpoena or other validly issued
     administrative or judicial process demanding Confidential Information
     of the other party, the recipient shall promptly notify the owner of
     Confidential Information and tender to it the defense of such demand.
     Unless the demand shall have been timely limited, quashed or extended,
     the recipient shall thereafter comply with such demand, but only to
     the extent required by law. If requested by the party to whom the
     defense has been tendered, the recipient shall cooperate (at the
     expense of the requesting party) in the defense of such demand.

     Oracle shall not use the names National Association of Securities
     Dealers, Inc., The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. or "NASD" or "Nasdaq" in
     any written advertising or promotional media without the prior written
     consent of Client. Client shall not use the name Oracle Corporation or
     "Oracle", or any mark beginning with the letters "Ora" where its use
     would be likely to cause confusion in the marketplace over the source
     being Oracle, in any written advertising or promotional media without
     the prior written consent of Oracle. Neither party shall use any
     trademark, service mark, copyright or patent of the other party's
     corporations listed in this paragraph, without the written consent of
     the other party. Notwithstanding the firegoing, either party may use
     the name(s) of the other party orally in conversations or in writing
     with customers or prospects to indicate that Client is a licensee of
     Oracle Programs. However, Oracle may not describe Client's
     implementation of the Programs or services or Client Entity
     application without prior written consent which will not be
     unreasonably withheld. The parties' obligations under this paragraph
     shall survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.

     Nothing contained in this Paragraph shall be construed to prohibit
     Client from: (i) submitting evaluations of the Programs to its Board
     of Directors or an Agent in order that the Board may compare
     competitive products, provided that each Agent and member of the Board
     is bound by the obligations of confidentiality set forth herein;
     and/or (ii) permitting representatives of a government agency having
     regulatory jurisdiction over Client or a Client Entity to audit
     Client's database systems, but only to the extent required for such
     government agency to determine whether Client or a Client Entity is in
     compliance with applicable government regulations; nor shall it be
     construed to prohibit either party from permitting auditors, lawyers,
     or entities with a fiduciary duty to either party, or Agent
     Individuals under Paragraph 1.8 or management consultants who have
     signed a nondisclosure agreement which obligates them to provisions
     substantially equivalent to those of this Agreement with respect to
     Confidential Information, to review this Agreement and Client's
     implementation of the Programs.

7.2 Reserved

7.3 Reserved

7.4 Notice

"All notices, including notices of address change, required to be sent
hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been given when
mailed, postage prepaid, by registered or certified mail, return receipt
requested, or any other delivery method that actually obtains a signed
delivery receipt, when addressed to the person named below at the
appropriate addresses below or to such other address as any party hereto
shall specify by written notice to the other party or parties hereto:
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     Oracle Corporation                                   The Nasdaq Stock Market,Inc.

     Corporate Legal Department                           1735 K Street N.W.
     500 Oracle Parkway                                   Washington, D.C. 20006
     Mail Code 659507                                     Attn. Office of General Counsel
     Redwood Shores, CA  94065                            (NASDAQ Contracts Group).
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     If to Oracle for notice other then above: If to Client for notice
other then above:
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     Oracle Corporation                                   ***** *

     Contract Administration                              *****    500 Oracle Parkway
     ***** Mail Code 659315                                        80 Merritt Boulevard
           Redwood Shores, CA 94065                                Trumbull, CT  06611
                                                          *****
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     Invoices, purchase orders, and Order Forms shall be mailed by first
     class mail to the first address listed in the relevant Order Form (if
     to Client) or to the Oracle address on the Order Form (if to Oracle).

     To expedite order processing, Client acknowledges Transmitted Copies
     as binding documents equivalent to original documents. "Transmitted
     Copies" shall mean Order Forms and other ordering documents which: (i)
     contain no modifications or amendments to this Agreement; (ii) are
     copied or reproduced and transmitted to Oracle via photocopy,
     facsimile, or any other process which accurately reproduces and
     transmits the original documents; and (iii) are accepted by Oracle.

7.5 Severability

     In the event any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or
     unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain
     in full force and effect.

7.6 Waiver

     The waiver by either party of any default or breach of this Agreement
     shall not constitute a waiver of any other or subsequent default or
     breach. Except for actions for nonpayment or breach of either party's
     proprietary rights, no action, regardless of form, arising out of this
     Agreement may be brought by either party more than two years after the
     cause of action has accrued.

7.7 Export Administration

     Client agrees to comply fully with all relevant export laws and
     regulations of the United States to assure that neither the Programs,
     nor any direct product thereof, are exported, directly or indirectly,
     in violation of United States law.

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7.8. General Indemnification

     Each party ("Indemnifying Party") shall defend and indemnify the other
     party and its employees, officers, and directors (Indemnified Party")
     against any liability, damage or expense which the Indemnified Party
     may sustain, incur, or be required to pay, arising out of or in
     connection with claims for personal bodily injury or wrongful death or
     damage to tangible personal property resulting from any negligent act
     or omission of the Indemnifying Party or a person employed by the
     Indemnifying Party acting within the scope of his/her employment in
     the performance of this Agreement while on a party's premises;
     provided that:

     (a) The Indemnifying Party is notified in writing of any claim
         promptly after the Indemnified Party becomes aware of it;

     (b) The Indemnifying Party has sole control of the defense of such
         claim and of all negotiations for its settlement or compromise
         (Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this item (b), if in
         the Indemnified Party's reasonable judgement the claim may exceed
         ***** * then the Indemnified Party may, at its own expense and upon
         prior written notice to the Indemnifying Party, have counsel of
         its choice participate in the defense of such claim and all
         negotiations for its settlement or compromise. In such event the
         Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified Party shall cooperate with
         each other to the extent that their interests do not conflict.);
         and

     (c) The Indemnified Party gives the Indemnifying Party information
         reasonably available and assistance necessary to facilitate the
         settlement or defense of such claim and, to the extent permitted
         by law, the Indemnified Party makes any defenses available to it
         available to the Indemnifying Party; however, the Indemnified
         Party shall not be required to waive, nor shall this clause be
         construed as a waiver of, any privileges under the attorney work
         product or attorney-client privilege doctrines.

     The Indemnifying Party's indemnity obligation under this Paragraph
     shall be reduced to the extent by which the liability, damage, or
     expense results from the willful misconduct, negligent act or omission
     of employees, agents, or subcontractors of the Indemnified Party, or a
     third party(s). For the purpose of this Paragraph, "tangible personal
     property" shall not include software, documentation, data or data
     files nor shall the indemnity obligation stated in this Paragraph
     apply to damages incurred by use of any software.

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     The Indemnifying Party's obligations under this Paragraph shall
     survive termination or expiration of this Agreement only for claims
     involving personal bodily injury, wrongful death, or damage to
     tangible personal property where the act is alleged to have occurred
     during the term of this Agreement. If a claim under this Paragraph is
     solely between Oracle and Client (e.g. there are no other parties to
     the claim or action) then item (c) of this Paragraph shall not apply.
     The parties agree that they may not sue each other for the loss of an
     employee's services. The Indemnifying Party's indemnity obligation,
     except that for personal injury, shall be limited to the ***** * or to
     the amount of the applicable Order Form which gave rise to the claim.

7.9. Security Regulations

     Oracle personnel may be instructed, while on site, to comply with
     reasonable security regulations pertinent to each Nasdaq location. If
     any Oracle personnel refuses to comply with such security regulations
     then the personnel may be escorted out of or refused admittance to the
     location. Oracle personnel also may be issued a visitor identification
     card by Client. Such identification cards will be surrendered upon
     Client's demand therefor.

7.10 Embedded Devices

     For the purpose of this Paragraph 7.10, (i) a "Disabling Device" shall
     mean code embedded in a Program, by Oracle or its licensor, if its
     purpose is to halt all or substantially impede use of the Program, on
     conditions set by Oracle or its licensor and (ii) a "Compliance
     Device" shall mean code embedded in a Program, by Oracle or its
     licensor, if its purpose is to limit use of the Program(s), hardware,
     and/or user(s) to, and/or to monitor use of same for compliance with,
     the rights granted in this Agreement and/or the applicable Program
     license. Oracle warrants, as of the Effective Date below, that the
     Programs licensed by Client do not contain a Disabling Device or
     Compliance Device. ***** If Oracle or its licensor subsequently embeds
     a Compliance Device in the Program, Oracle shall notify Client of same
     provided that Client is under contract to receive Technical Support
     from Oracle for the Program. If a Compliance Device does not function
     correctly, Client shall report it to Oracle and provide Oracle with
     reasonable information to help identify and isolate the Compliance
     Device and Oracle shall correct the Compliance Device provided that
     Client is under contract to receive Technical Support from Oracle for
     the Program.

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     Any attempt by Oracle (or any entity claiming by, through, or on
     behalf of Oracle) to take possession of the Programs from Client or to
     use Programs or Services to prevent all or substantially impede use of
     the Programs by Client (not including correctly functioning Compliance
     Devices under the first subparagraph of this Paragraph 7.10) must be
     pursuant to court order. In such event, except for breach of Oracle's
     proprietary rights in the Programs, Client retains the right to
     substitute collateral of equal value (including the right to
     substitute an escrow account for the disputed amount) in the event of
     a foreclosure.

7.11 IP Bankruptcy Protection Act

     In the event of Oracle's bankruptcy pursuant to the Bankruptcy Act and
     an attendant rejection of this Agreement or any license hereunder
     pursuant to Section 365n thereof, the parties intend that the
     provisions of the IP Bankruptcy Protection Act shall apply and that
     Client shall be entitled to retain possession of all Embodiments of
     Intellectual Property delivered to it by Oracle under this Agreement
     subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

7.12 Insurance

     Both parties shall provide the following insurance coverage during the
     term of this Agreement:

          (a)  Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by the laws of
               the relevant state;

          (b)  Employer's Liability Insurance in such customary amounts
               carried by employers in like business; and

          (c)  Comprehensive General Liability and Property Damage
               Insurance including Contractual Liability coverages as
               follows:

               General Liability    $5,000,000 per occurrence
               Employer's Liability $5,000,000 per accident
               Automobile Liability $5,000,000 combined single limit

     Either party shall supply the other party with a certificate(s) of
     insurance evidencing such coverages, within a reasonable time of
     receipt of a written request for same.

7.13 Subsequent Parties; Limited Relationship

     This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon
     the parties hereto and their respective permitted successors, or
     assigns. Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to
     or shall (a) confer on any person, other than the parties hereto (and
     any of the Corporations) or their respective permitted successors or
     assigns, any rights to remedies under or by reason of this Agreement;
     (b) constitute the parties hereto partners or participants in a joint
     venture; or (c) appoint one party the agent of the other.

7.14 Headings

     Section headings are included for convenience only and are not to be
     used to construe or interpret the Agreement.

7.15 Counterparts

     This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of
     which shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts together
     shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

7.16 Releases of Foreign Programs

     Client may purchase a license for a foreign release of a Program if
     the foreign release of the Program is available in production release
     on Oracle's Price List in effect at the time Client orders the Program
     and at such fees as are agreed upon by the parties for use outside the
     United States, except in countries where Oracle legally cannot, or
     chooses not to, do business.

     7.17 Entire Agreement

     This Agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties
     and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements or
     representations, written or oral, concerning the subject matter of
     this Agreement. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except
     in a writing signed by a duly authorized representative of each party
     (i.e. a duly authorized officer of Client on behalf of Client and a
     duly authorized signatory on behalf of Oracle); no other act,
     document, usage or custom shall be deemed to amend or modify this
     Agreement.

     All orders will be on Order Forms. It is expressly agreed that all
     terms of any Client purchase order or other ordering document shall be
     superseded by the terms of this Agreement. This Agreement shall also
     supersede the terms of any unsigned license agreement included in any
     package for Oracle-furnished software, except terms contained in such
     unsigned license agreement that limit usage of the Programs (e.g. such
     as the number and type of Users of a Program(s), the type of computer
     and operating system on which the Programs may be installed, the
     license type, and the installation and number of copies of the Program
     that can be made).

The Effective Date of this Agreement shall be November 30, 1993.
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Authorized Signature:                                     Authorized Signature:
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ORACLE (R)                For Publicly Traded Companies. Nasdaq and its
[Graphic Omitted]         affiliates (Corporations) have an internal policy
                          of monitoring or restricting trading by certain
                          of its employees in publicly traded stocks where
                          the granting, renewal, or termination of the
                          agreement is considered by the publicly traded
                          company to be a "significant" event (one that
                          could affect the price of your company's stock or
                          require a public announcement). While the
                          Corporations offer no representation or warranty
                          about the enforcement of its policy or the
                          securities activities of anyone associated with
                          the Corporations, if your company believes its
                          contracts with the Corporations may be
                          "significant", please initial here ----------- .

                          Oracle has reviewed the paragraph above and does
                          not believe that this contract with NASD is
                          "significant".

Oracle Corporation
500 Oracle Parkway
Redwood Shores, CA  94065
(415) 506-7000
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Oracle is a registered trademark of Oracle Corporation.

                                 EXHIBIT A
                          TECHNICAL SUPPORT LEVELS

Oracle's current Technical Support Services are set forth below and are
subject to change without notice:

     a. Basic Annual Support includes:

                 o      Telephone Technical Assistance

         -   5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday

         -   Problem solving, bug reporting, documentation clarification,
             technical guidance

         -   Program updates and associated documentation
                 o      Real Time Support System (RTSS) dial-in access

         -   Log/Update/Review TARs

         -   Review Bugs

         -   Access the Support Bulletin Board
                 o      Quarterly newsletter and Technical Bulletins

     b. Standard Support includes:

                 o      Basic Support
                 o      Telephone Technical Assistance 24 hours a day/7
         days a week

     c. Extended Support includes:

                 o      Standard Support
                 o      Telephone Technical Assistance

         -   Toll-free 800 number
         -   24 hours a day/7 days a week
                 o      Monthly Technical Assistance Request (TAR) reports

     d. PC Standard Support includes:

                 o      Telephone Technical Assistance

         -   5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Pacific Time), Monday through Friday

         -   Problem solving, bug reporting, documentation clarification,
             technical guidance

         -   Software Product Updates

     e. PC Updates includes:

                 o      Software Updates shipped with associated
                        documentation

In the event, Client permits Technical Support Services to lapse, reinstatement
of such Services shall be subject to a fee which is currently calculated at
***** * of the list price license fees for the Program on which Technical
Support has lapsed, as set forth in the Price List in effect when the Technical
Support Services are reinstated.

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with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Exhibit 10.5

                       REGULATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT

                                  between

                           NASD REGULATION, INC.

                                    and

                       THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET, INC.

                         Dated as of June 28, 2000

                             TABLE OF EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1         Statement of Work

Exhibit 2         Change Control Procedures

         THIS REGULATORY SERVICES AGREEMENT (Agreement), dated as of June
28, 2000 (Effective Date), is by and between NASD Regulation, Inc., a
Delaware nonprofit corporation with its principal place of business located
at 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006 (NASD Regulation) and The
Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. (Nasdaq), a Delaware corporation with its
principal place of business presently located at 1735 K Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20006 [

                            W I T N E S S E T H:

         WHEREAS, Nasdaq desires to procure effective and fair regulatory
services;

         WHEREAS, NASD Regulation is uniquely qualified to provide such
services to Nasdaq; and

         WHEREAS, NASD Regulation desires to provide to Nasdaq, and Nasdaq
desires to obtain from NASD Regulation, the regulatory and related services
described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement for Nasdaq.

         NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the agreements set
forth below, Nasdaq and NASD Regulation hereby agree as follows:

SECTION 1 DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION.

         1.01 Definitions. The following defined terms used throughout this
Agreement will have the meanings specified below. Additional definitions of
specific terms used in this Agreement may be found in subsequent Sections.

         Affiliate will mean, as to any entity, any other entity that,
         directly or indirectly, Controls, is Controlled by or is under
         common Control with such entity.

         Agreement will mean this Regulatory Services Agreement by and
         between Nasdaq and NASD Regulation.

         Century Compliant will mean, with respect to Software and Systems,
         that such Software and Systems, respectively, will (1) operate and
         produce data on and after January 1, 2000 (including taking into
         effect that such year is a leap year), accurately and without
         delay, interruption or error and (2) accept, calculate, process,
         maintain, write and output, accurately and without delay,
         interruption or error, all dates, whether before, on or after
         12:00 a.m. January 1, 2000 (including taking into effect that such
         year is a leap year), and any time periods determined or to be
         determined based on any such dates.

         Change(s) will mean any change in (1) the Services, (2) the
         Systems that would materially alter the functionality, performance
         standards or technical environment of the Systems, (3) the manner
         in which the Services are provided, (4) the composition of the
         Services or an applicable Service Tower, (5) the Fees, or (6)
         relevant operating and security procedures.

         Change Control Procedures will mean the written description that
         defines how Changes will be implemented.

         Change in Control will mean the (1) consolidation or merger of a
         Party with or into any entity pursuant to which that Party is not
         the surviving entity (2) sale, transfer or other disposition of
         all or substantially all of the assets of a Party, (3) acquisition
         by any entity, or group of entities acting in concert, of
         beneficial ownership of 51 percent or more (or such lesser
         percentage that constitutes Control) of the outstanding voting
         securities or other ownership interests of a Party or (4) other
         reorganization of a Party.

         Claim will mean any (1) written demand or (2) civil, criminal,
         administrative or investigative action or proceeding by a third
         party against either Nasdaq or NASD Regulation.

         Control will mean, with respect to any entity, the possession,
         directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the
         direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether
         through the ownership of voting securities (or other ownership
         interest), by contract or otherwise.

         Fees will mean the amounts payable by Nasdaq to NASD Regulation
         under the terms of this Agreement for: (i) for the Services
         provided; and (ii) any other amounts payable by Nasdaq to NASD
         Regulation pursuant to NASD Regulation's performance of this
         Agreement.

         Governmental Authority will mean any Federal, state, municipal,
         local, territorial, or other governmental department, regulatory
         authority, judicial or administrative body, whether domestic,
         foreign or international.

         Intellectual Property. shall mean patents, patent applications,
         registered and unregistered trade marks and service marks,
         registered and unregistered copyrights, trade names, computer
         programs, data bases, trade secrets, proprietary information and
         include all rights in information created under laws governing
         patents, copyrights, mask works, trade secrets, trademarks,
         publicity rights, or any other law that permits a person,
         independently of contract, to control or preclude another person's
         use of the information on the basis of the rights holder's
         interest in the information.

         Interest will mean the prime commercial rate plus one percent per
         annum as announced from time to time by Chase Manhattan Bank, or
         its successors or assigns, at its principal office in the United
         States.

         Law will mean any declaration, decree, directive, legislative
         enactment, order, ordinance, regulation, rule or other binding
         restriction of or by any Governmental Authority.

         Losses will mean any and all damages, fines, penalties,
         deficiencies, losses, liabilities (including settlements and
         judgments) and expenses (including interest, court costs,
         reasonable fees and expenses of attorneys, accountants and other
         experts and professionals or other reasonable fees and expenses of
         litigation or other proceedings or of any Claim, default or
         assessment) but not expenses of the indemnified party (except
         those of cooperation set forth in Section 21.04(3)) if the
         indemnifying Party is defending the indemnified Party.

         Machines will mean computers and related equipment, including
         central processing units and other processors, controllers,
         modems, communications and telecommunications equipment (voice,
         data and video), cables, storage devices, printers, terminals,
         other peripherals and input and output devices, and other tangible
         mechanical and electronic equipment intended for the processing,
         input, output, storage, manipulation, communication, transmission
         and retrieval of information and data and Related Documentation
         used by the Parties in their performance of this Agreement.

         Nasdaq  will mean The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc. and its subsidiaries
         and affiliated entities.

         Nasdaq Data will mean Nasdaq Market Data, but shall not include:
         (1) data that NASD Regulation has obtained elsewhere or by
         regulatory mandate, or is able to obtain elsewhere (including, but
         not limited to, data obtained from NASD member firms on a
         voluntary or prescribed basis) notwithstanding having obtained
         such data from Nasdaq; (2) data derived by NASD Regulation using
         Nasdaq Market Data; (3) NASD Regulation Confidential Information;
         or (4) NASD Regulation proprietary information.

         Nasdaq Market Data will mean certain data and other information
         relating to: (i) securities or other financial instruments,
         products, vehicles or devices traded in the Nasdaq Stock Market or
         other markets operated by Nasdaq (including over-the-counter
         Bulletin Board and any other third market facility) (ii) Persons
         regulated by Nasdaq or the activities of such Persons; or (iii)
         information gathered by Nasdaq from other sources that is
         reasonably required by NASD REGULATION to provide the Services..

         NASD Regulation will mean NASD Regulation, Inc. and other present
         or future subsidiaries and affiliated organizations of the
         National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD) that
         assist or facilitate NASD Regulation's provision of regulatory
         services to Nasdaq.

         Parties will mean Nasdaq and NASD Regulation, collectively.

         Party will mean either Nasdaq or NASD Regulation, as the case may
         be.

         Person will mean a natural person, proprietorship, corporation,
         partnership or other entity whatsoever.

         Related Documentation will mean, with respect to Software, Systems
         and Machines and related tools and utilities, all materials,
         documentation, specifications, technical manuals, user manuals,
         flow diagrams, file descriptions and other written information
         that describes the function and use of such Software, Systems or
         Machines, as applicable.

         Services will mean, collectively, the regulatory and related
         services provided by NASD Regulation to Nasdaq pursuant to this
         Agreement, and any assistance provided to Nasdaq by NASD
         Regulation after the termination or expiration of this Agreement.

         Software will mean the object code and the source code versions of
         any applications programs, operating system software, computer
         software languages, utilities, other computer programs and Related
         Documentation, in whatever form or media, including the tangible
         media upon which such applications programs, operating system
         software, computer software languages, utilities, other computer
         programs and Related Documentation are recorded or printed,
         together with all corrections, improvements, updates, upgrades,
         versions and releases thereof used by the Parties in their
         performance of this Agreement.

         Systems will mean the Software, Machines and related tools,
         utilities and equipment, collectively, used by a Party to perform
         this Agreement.

         Term will mean the Initial Term and any renewal of this Agreement
         pursuant to Section 3.02 herein and, if applicable, the Extension
         Period.

              1.02  Incorporation and References.  In this Agreement and
the Exhibits to this Agreement:

(1)      the Exhibits to this Agreement are hereby incorporated into and
         deemed part of this Agreement and all references to this Agreement
         will include the Exhibits to this Agreement;

(2)      references to an Exhibit, Section or Article will be to such Exhibit
         to, or Section or Article of this Agreement unless otherwise provided;

(3)      references to any Law will mean references to such Law in changed
         or supplemented form or to a newly adopted Law replacing a
         previous Law; and

(4)      references to and mentions of the word "including" or the phrase
         "e.g." will mean "including, without ---- limitation."

              1.03  Headings. The Article and Section headings, Table of
Contents and Table of Exhibits are for reference and convenience only and
will not be considered in the interpretation of this Agreement.

              1.04  Interpretation of Documents. Except as otherwise
expressly set forth in the body of this Agreement or in any of the
Exhibits, in the event of a conflict between the provisions in the body of
this Agreement and the Exhibits, the provisions in the body of this
Agreement will prevail.

SECTION 2 SERVICES.

              2.01  Designated Services. Commencing as of the
Commencement Date and continuing throughout the Term and any period of
termination assistance pursuant to Section 20 herein, NASD Regulation will
provide to Nasdaq:

(1)      full regulatory services including, without limitation, those
         services currently being performed by NASD Regulation plus
         specified Member Operations as set forth in the Statement of Work
         between the Parties, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit
         1 and made a part of this Agreement;

(2)      NASD Regulation administrative functions reasonably related
         necessary for NASD Regulation's performance in connection with any
         of the foregoing; and

(3)      any services or responsibilities not specifically described in
         this Agreement that are mutually agreed upon by the Parties. These
         Services, however, will not include any services that are provided
         by NASD Regulation pursuant to agreements governed by Section
         17(d), Rule 17d-1, or Rule 17d-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of
         1934.

              2.02  Service Towers. NASD Regulation will organize all of
the Services that it provides to Nasdaq in performance of this Agreement
into a series of towers. Each tower will represent a collection of services
that NASD Regulation has determined to be related due to interrelationships
among the types of services to be provided and the different skill
requirements required to perform them (Service Tower). Nasdaq must purchase
all of the Services in a Service Tower from NASD Regulation. Nasdaq cannot
purchase some Services, but not others in the same Service Tower. The
existing Service Towers upon the Effective Date of this Agreement are: (i)
Member Operations; (ii) Surveillance, Examinations and Investigations;
(iii) Formal Disciplinary Process; and (iv) Dispute Resolution. A more
detailed description of each of these Service Towers is set forth in
Exhibit 1 attached hereto. Notwithstanding the attachment of Exhibit 1, the
Parties shall undertake a review of the Exhibit after the execution of the
Agreement to ensure the Exhibit's accuracy in anticipation of the
commencement of the provision of Services. Services shall commence upon the
effectiveness of Nasdaq's registration as a national securities exchange
("Commencement Date"). The Parties will, thereafter, amend Exhibit 1 as
often as may be reasonably necessary to accurately reflect the Services
being provided by NASD Regulation to Nasdaq.

              2.03  ***** *

              2.04  Nasdaq Services. Nasdaq will provide such specific
Nasdaq services to NASD Regulation as NASD Regulation may require to
provide the Services to Nasdaq under this Agreement. Nasdaq will provide
such services to NASD Regulation on such terms as the Parties may agree
upon.

SECTION 3 TERM.

              3.01  Initial Term. The initial term of this Agreement will
commence on the Commencement Date and continue for a period of ten (10)
years from the Commencement Date (Initial Term) unless this Agreement is
terminated by the Parties prior to that date in accordance with the
provisions of Section 19 herein.

* ***** Confidential Treatment has been requested for the redacted
portions. The confidential redacted portions have been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

              3.02  Renewal. Unless this Agreement is terminated earlier
pursuant to Section 19 herein, Nasdaq will provide NASD Regulation with
written notice of its intent to renew this Agreement at least one (1) year
prior to the expiration of the Initial Term of this Agreement. If Nasdaq
does not intend to renew this Agreement, this Agreement will expire at the
end of the Initial Term. The Parties may renew this Agreement for such
length of time and upon such revised terms as they may mutually agree upon.

              3.03  Extension Period. If the notice from Nasdaq made
pursuant to Section 3.02 herein indicates that Nasdaq desires to renew this
Agreement and the Parties have not agreed on the terms and conditions
applicable to the renewal of this Agreement within thirty (30) days prior
to the expiration of the Initial Term of this Agreement then, upon notice
by Nasdaq delivered prior to the expiration of the Initial Term, the term
of this Agreement will be extended for such period as may be mutually
agreed upon by the Parties (Extension Period), upon the same terms and
conditions and charges as are in effect as of the expiration of the Initial
Term of this Agreement. If during the Extension Period the Parties are
unable to reach agreement on the terms and conditions applicable to a
renewal of this Agreement, this Agreement will expire at the end of the
Extension Period unless the Parties mutually agree in writing to a
continuation of the Extension Period.

SECTION 4 PROVISION OF SERVICES.

          4.1      ***** *

          4.02     *****

              4.02.1  *****

              4.02.2   Independent Report.  Upon receipt of a proposal
pursuant to Section 4.02.1 herein, NASD Regulation may request that the
Parties retain an independent third party to analyze whether the services
being proposed are comparable in scope and quality to those being performed
by NASD Regulation. The Parties will share the cost of this analysis
equally. Such independent third party will have sixty (60) days to provide
a written analysis of its findings to the Parties.

              4.02.3  *****

              4.02.4  *****

              4.02.5  ***** .

              4.03  Bidding on Services. NASD Regulation will have the
right to bid on the provision of regulatory services to Nasdaq during the
Term of this Agreement.

Section 5 SHARING OF RESOURCES.

              5.01  Use of Facilities. Either Party may allow the other
Party to use a portion of any of its office facilities to further the
performance of this Agreement. Such facilities may be either leased or
owned by the Parties. The use of such facility by another Party does not
constitute a leasehold interest in favor of such Party. The Parties further
agree that they will adhere to the following guidelines when using another
Party's facility:

* ***** Confidential Treatment has been requested for the redacted
portions. The confidential redacted portions have been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

(1)      the facilities will be used in an efficient manner.

(2)      the Party using the facility will keep the facilities in good
         order, not commit or permit waste or damage to such facility, not
         use such facility for any unlawful purpose and will comply with
         all of the other Party's standard policies and procedures for the
         use of the facility that are in effect from time to time,
         including procedures for the physical security of the facility.

(3)      the Party using the facility will not make any improvements or
         changes involving structural, mechanical or electrical alterations
         to it without the other Party's prior approval.

(4)      when the facility is no longer required for performance of the
         Services, the facility will be returned to the other Party in the
         same condition as when such usage began, ordinary wear and tear
         excepted.

(5)      the Parties will evaluate whether such usage should continue on a
         quarterly basis. If the Parties agree to increase the amount of
         space to be allocated and the Party providing the facility is
         unable to provide such additional space, then the Party using such
         space will: (i) allocate the required amount of additional space
         at one of its own facilities; or (ii) if the Party is unable to
         provide such space at one of its own facilities, it may procure it
         from a third party. The Party procuring such space from a third
         party may request that the pricing methodology for the Services
         provided through that space be adjusted to incorporate the
         incremental cost of such space. All such requests must be
         submitted for approval by the Operations Committee created
         pursuant to Section 9.03 herein.

              5.02. Use of Other Resources. The Parties may also agree to
provide any of their other respective resources to the other Party on a
temporary basis, upon such terms and conditions as the Parties may mutually
agree upon, to further the performance of this Agreement.

SECTION 6 SERVICE LEVELS.

              6.01 Service Levels. NASD Regulation will perform the
Services in accordance with Section 2.03. NASD Regulation further agrees
that it will conform to the performance standards mutually agreed upon by
the Parties for any new Services.

              6.02 Adjustment of Service Levels. NASD Regulation and Nasdaq
will review the performance standards for the provision of the Services at
least annually and make such adjustments as they deem reasonably necessary.
Either Party may, however, at any time upon notice to the other Party: (i)
initiate a review and propose adjustments to any performance standard that
such Party in good faith reasonably believes is incorrect; and (ii) propose
that the feasibility of specific cost reduction or limitation strategies be
considered by the Parties. Any modification or elimination of an existing
performance standard or addition of a new standard will not become
effective until agreed upon in writing by the Parties. Any disagreement
between the Parties about an existing or proposed performance standard will
be resolved through the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section
18 herein.

              6.03 Measurement Reporting. NASD Regulation will implement
such reporting mechanisms or tools or provide such reports as the Parties
believe may be reasonably necessary to effectively monitor NASD
Regulation's performance of the Services against applicable performance
standards. Such mechanisms will: (i) permit reporting at a level of detail
sufficient to verify NASD Regulation's compliance with applicable
performance standards; and (ii) be subject to audit by Nasdaq or its
designee pursuant to the provisions of Section 15 herein. NASD Regulation
will provide Nasdaq and its designees with access to such mechanisms and
procedures upon request, for inspection and verification purposes. The cost
of implementing and maintaining such mechanisms will be included in the
pricing methodologies for the Services.

SECTION 7 NASD REGULATION SERVICE LOCATIONS.

              7.01 Service Locations. NASD Regulation will give Nasdaq prior
notice of any proposed addition, deletion, rearrangement or relocation of
the facilities used by NASD Regulation to provide the Services to Nasdaq.

              7.02 Security Procedures. NASD Regulation will maintain and
enforce security procedures at the facilities used by NASD Regulation to
provide the Services that are at least equal to industry standards for
locations similar to the NASD Regulation facilities.

              7.03 Data Security. NASD Regulation will establish and
maintain safeguards to protect the integrity and confidentiality of Nasdaq
Data (Data Safeguards) that will be no less rigorous than data security
policies in effect at comparable Nasdaq facilities within thirty (30) days
after the Commencement Date of this Agreement. NASD Regulation will revise
and maintain these Data Safeguards at Nasdaq's reasonable request. In the
event NASD Regulation intends to implement a change to the Data Safeguards
that was not requested by Nasdaq it will first notify Nasdaq and obtain its
written consent. In the event NASD Regulation discovers or is notified of a
breach or potential breach of security relating to Nasdaq Data, NASD
Regulation will immediately: (i) notify the Nasdaq Program Executive (as
defined in Section 9.02 herein) of such breach or potential breach; and
(ii) if the applicable Nasdaq Data was in the possession of NASD Regulation
at the time of such breach or potential breach, NASD Regulation will: (a)
investigate and remediate the effects of the breach or potential breach;
and (b) provide Nasdaq with reasonable assurances that such breach or
potential breach will not recur.

SECTION 8 PERSONNEL.

              8.01 Conduct of Personnel. Each Party warrants that while
on-site at a facility of the other Party, its personnel (including
independent contractors) will comply with the sections of the other Party's
Employee Handbook related to Equal Employment Opportunities, Sexual
Harassment, and Substance Abuse Policies. Each Party will provide the other
Party with current copy of its Employee Handbook within ten (10) days after
the Commencement Date of this Agreement. Each Party will also promptly
provide the other Party with copies of any updates to its Employee
Handbook. Each Party will indemnify and hold the other harmless (including
its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, and other agents)
against any third party claims related to violations of the indemnified
party's Equal Employment Opportunities, Sexual Harassment, and Substance
Abuse Policies.

              8.02 Security. Each Party will instruct its personnel to
comply with the security regulations pertinent to each of the other Party's
facilities that they visit. Each Party will indemnify and hold the other
harmless (including its officers, directors, employees, subcontractors, and
other agents) against any Losses occurring as a result of failure to comply
with the indemnified party's security regulations.

              8.03 Removal of Personnel. If either Party notifies the other
Party that it is not satisfied with the performance of an employee of that
Party, that Party will promptly (a) investigate the matter and take
appropriate action which may include: (i) removing the applicable person
from the provision of the services related to that Party's performance of
this Agreement and providing the notifying Party with prompt written notice
of such removal; and (ii) replacing the applicable person with a similarly
qualified individual; or (b) take such other action as it deems appropriate
to prevent a recurrence. For alleged breaches of security and violations of
confidentiality while a Party's personnel is on the other Party's site or
in instances where a Party reasonably believes that the other Party's
personnel poses a risk to the operation of its business while on that
Party's site, the Party may remove the personnel in question, provided,
that, it first notifies the other Party of its concerns if it is reasonably
feasible for it to do so. The Party whose personnel were removed will
promptly replace such personnel at its own cost.

              8.04 Improper Securities Transactions and Holdings. In the
event that either Party suspects that any employee of the other Party who
has been involved in the performance of this Agreement has been involved in
improper, illegal or unethical use of any data or information gained from
such performance, it may notify the other Party of such involvement and
request that it conduct an investigation of such individual. The Party
requesting such investigation will provide such assistance to the other
Party in such Party's conduct of this investigation as that Party may
reasonably request.

SECTION 9 MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL. The Parties will: (i) each appoint their
representatives to the committees set forth in this Section 9 within thirty
(30) days after the Commencement Date of this Agreement; and (ii) promptly
notify the other Party of their selected representatives to each of these
committees. Each Party will have one vote on each committee. Either the
President of each Party or a Party's Program Executive may designate issues
for resolution on a "fast track" in committees, in mediation, and in
arbitration. The Parties will then undertake all reasonable efforts to
resolve such issues within thirty (30) days (within each phase) of the
other Party's receipt of notice that such issues have been designated as
"fast tracked."

              9.01 Periodic Meetings. Each Party will appoint a manager who
will act as its liaison to the other Party. This individual will: (i)
attend periodic or ad hoc, but at least monthly, meetings, to resolve any
daily operational issues that may have arisen during the performance of
this Agreement; (ii) attend weekly and monthly status meetings; (iii) serve
as the Party's primary contact for the receipt of relevant information
about the performance of this Agreement; and (iv) report monthly to his or
her Party's Program Executive (as hereinafter defined) on any material
issues related to the performance of the Agreement that may have arisen
between the Parties. The Parties may change their representatives to this
committee at any time by providing the other Party with written notice of
such change.

              9.02 Program Executives. Each Party will also appoint an
Executive Vice President level manager (Program Executive) who will serve
as the primary representative of that Party under this Agreement. Each
Party may, in its sole discretion, change its Program Executive at any time
upon notice to the other Party. Each Program Executive will: (i) have
overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the daily performance
of his or her Party's obligations under this Agreement; and (ii) be
authorized to act for and on behalf of his or her Party with respect to all
matters relating to this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a
Program Executive may, upon notice to the other Party, delegate such of his
or her responsibilities to other employees of his or her Party as the
Program Executive deems appropriate. The Parties may change their
representatives to this committee at any time by providing the other Party
with written notice of such change.

              9.03 Operations Committee. A committee will be formed by the
Parties that will be composed of each Party's Program Executive and such
other individuals as each Party may appoint to this Committee (Operations
Committee). This committee will meet at least monthly and will have
responsibility for: (i) overseeing the Parties' performance of this
Agreement; (ii) evaluating proposals for new Services; (iii) determining
reporting requirements; (iv) approving expense variances related to the
provision of the Services; (v) evaluating and implementing Change Control
Procedures (as hereinafter defined); and (vi) such other functions as the
members of the committee deem necessary to ensure the effective performance
of this Agreement. The Program Executive of each Party will brief the
Executive Steering Committee (as hereinafter defined) about the issues
considered by the Operations Committee at least quarterly. The Parties may
change their representatives to this committee at any time by providing the
other Party with written notice of such change.

              9.04 Executive Steering Committee. A Committee composed of
the President of each Party and/or their designees will meet at least
quarterly to: (i) resolve any material issues that may have arisen between
the Parties during the performance of this Agreement; and (ii) evaluate
and, if necessary, alter any existing policies or procedures of the Parties
to enhance their effectiveness in performing this Agreement. (Executive
Steering Committee). The members of the Executive Steering Committee may,
upon notice to the other Party, delegate such of their responsibilities
arising from their participation on this Committee to such other of their
employees as they deem appropriate.

              9.05 Internal Committees. Each Party may be allowed to
provide representatives to such internal committees of the other Party as
the Parties may mutually agree upon. Each Party may, for example, be
represented on and consult with such internal committees of the other Party
as may be directly related to its performance of this Agreement.

              9.06 Product Development Process. Each Party will be
represented and involved in the product development process of the other
Party for products that are directly related to the performance of this
Agreement. Each Party may also contract directly with the other Party for
the provision of specific additional services that are necessary for the
development of such products.

              9.07 Change Control Procedures. NASD Regulation will notify
Nasdaq of any material non-emergency change in the provision of the
Services. NASD Regulation further agrees that it will follow the procedures
set forth in Exhibit 2 (Change Control Procedures) in notifying Nasdaq of
such material changes. The Parties will develop Exhibit 2 within ninety
(90) days after the Commencement Date of this Agreement and the Exhibit
will be attached hereto. Emergency changes will be implemented in
accordance with the procedures set forth in Section 9.08 herein. NASD
Regulation will submit any material change that is projected to result in a
direct and documented increase in NASD Regulation's cost of providing the
Services to the Operations Committee for its review and approval prior to
implementing such change.

              9.08 Emergency Changes. NASD Regulation may make such
emergency changes to the Services, allocate such resources, and provide
such additional Services as it, in its reasonable judgment, determines must
be made immediately to ensure that: (i) the provision of the Services
remains fully operational; or (ii) other Services provided by NASD
Regulation that are critical to the operation of Nasdaq continue to be
provided without interruption. NASD Regulation may make such emergency
changes without following the procedures set forth in Exhibit 2, provided,
that, it notifies Nasdaq that it has made such changes, if material, as
soon as it is reasonably able to do so, but in no case more than two (2)
business days after NASD Regulation makes such changes. The Parties will
consult as to the need for such emergency changes if it is feasible for
them to do so.

              9.09 Management Reports. NASD Regulation will provide Nasdaq
with such documentation and written reports as may be mutually agreed upon
by the Parties as reasonably required to efficiently monitor NASD
Regulation's provision of the Services.

SECTION 10 PROPRIETARY RIGHTS.

              10.01  ***** *

              10.02  *****

              10.03  *****

              10.04 Trademarks. Each Party will retain all right, title and
interest in and to its trademarks and service marks, registered or
unregistered (collectively, the Marks). Within sixty (60) days after the
Commencement Date of this Agreement, each Party will provide the other
Party with a then-current list of its Marks and further agrees to provide
the other Party with an updated list of its Marks on a periodic basis
during the Term of this Agreement. Neither Party will use the Marks of the
other Party in any of its materials, whether in printed or electronic
format, without the prior written consent of the other Party. Each Party
further agrees that it will use the other Party's Marks in a dignified
manner, consistent with the general reputation of the Marks and the other
Party, and in accordance with good trademark practice.

SECTION 11 DATA.

              11.01 Ownership of Nasdaq Data. All Nasdaq Data is, or will
be, and will remain the property of Nasdaq and will be deemed Confidential
Information (as hereinafter defined) of Nasdaq.

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* ***** Confidential Treatment has been requested for the redacted
portions. The confidential redacted portions have been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

              11.02 ***** *

              11.03 Use of Nasdaq Market Data. NASD Regulation may use the
Nasdaq Market Data for regulatory purposes and to comply with any requests
for information from governmental agencies that oversee its operations.
NASD Regulation may also manipulate or process the Nasdaq Market Data to
produce such derivative information as may be necessary for NASD
Regulation's regulatory purposes. NASD Regulation will be the sole owner
of such derivative information. Nasdaq shall also be able to create such
derivative information and be the owner of such derivative information.

              11.04 Nasdaq's Obligation to Correct Errors. With respect to
errors, gaps, or inaccuracies in the data and the reports delivered to NASD
Regulation under this Agreement, Nasdaq will monitor the data that it
provides to NASD Regulation and, and as promptly as reasonably practicable,
will correct such errors, gaps, or inaccuracies in such data and the
reports delivered to NASD Regulation under this Agreement that are
identified by NASD Regulation and communicated to Nasdaq. Nasdaq will be
solely responsible for the cost of such corrections. Nasdaq will also, as
promptly as reasonably practicable: (i) correct any other errors, gaps,
or inaccuracies in the Nasdaq Market Data or such reports upon its becoming
aware of such errors, gaps, or inaccuracies even if it has not been
notified of such items by NASD Regulation; and (ii) notify NASD Regulation
that it has undertaken such corrections at Nasdaq's expense.

              11.05 MDS Information. Pursuant to the provisions of Section
10.03 herein, Nasdaq will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, and,
if necessary, changing such Nasdaq Systems as may be required by Nasdaq to
furnish such data to NASD Regulation as NASD Regulation may require for
regulatory purposes. Nasdaq will also allow representatives from NASD
Regulation to participate in any decisions involving the modification or
replacement of such Systems. Nasdaq will be solely responsible for the cost
of the maintenance and support of such Systems.

SECTION 12 CONTINUED PROVISION OF SERVICES.

              12.01 Disaster Recovery Plan. Each Party will develop a
disaster recovery plan and provide a copy of such plan to the other Party
upon its completion.

              12.02 Force Majeure. Neither Party will be liable for delay
or failure in performance of any of the acts required by this Agreement
when such delay or failure arises from circumstances beyond its reasonable
control (including, without limitation, acts of God, flood, war, explosion,
sabotage, terrorism, embargo, civil commotion, acts or omissions of any
government entity, supplier delays, communications failure, equipment or
software malfunction, or labor disputes), and without the gross negligence
or willful misconduct, of the Party. The Party prevented from performing
its obligations under this Agreement by such force majeure event will be
excused from such performance for as long as such: (i) force majeure event
continues; and (ii) such Party continues to use its best efforts to
recommence performance of its obligations under this Agreement whenever and
to whatever extent possible without delay, including through the use of
alternate sources, workaround plans or other means. If the period of
non-performance exceeds thirty (30) calendar days, then the party to whom
the performance is due shall have the right to terminate this Agreement on
fifteen (15) additional calendar days prior written notice.

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              12.03 Payment for Unperformed Services. If NASD Regulation
fails to provide the Services in accordance with this Agreement due to the
occurrence of a force majeure event, the Fees will be adjusted in a manner
such that Nasdaq is not responsible for the payment of any Fees for
Services that NASD Regulation failed to provide.

SECTION 13 PAYMENTS AND INVOICING.

              13.01     ***** *

              13.02     *****

              13.03     *****

              13.04     *****

              13.05 Payment Procedures. NASD Regulation will invoice Nasdaq
monthly for the cost of Services provided to Nasdaq during the preceding
month. NASD Regulation will also include the cost of specific disbursements
and incidental expenses incurred by NASD Regulation in its provision of the
Services to Nasdaq during the same period. The format of such invoices will
be mutually agreed upon by the Parties within sixty (60) days after the
Commencement Date of this Agreement. Nasdaq will pay all invoices not in
dispute within thirty (30) days of its receipt of such invoice. If Nasdaq
disputes any amount, it will notify NASD Regulation of its disagreement
within 10 business days of its receipt of such invoice. Each Party's
Program Executive will then attempt to resolve such disagreement. If the
Parties are unable to resolve any such disagreement within 15 business days
of Nasdaq's receipt of such invoice, then Nasdaq will pay all amounts not
then in dispute. The Parties will then resolve any remaining disagreements
through the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 18 herein.
Nasdaq will have no right of set-off for amounts due or alleged to be due
Nasdaq from NASD Regulation. All invoices may be paid by electronic funds
transfer.

              13.06 Overdue Invoices. NASD Regulation may charge Nasdaq
Interest on any invoices that Nasdaq fails to pay within forty-five (45)
days of its receipt of such invoice. Such Interest may be assessed monthly.

              13.07 Cost Savings. The parties will review and consider cost
saving measures at least annually during the term of the Agreement.

SECTION 14 TAXES.

              14.01 Generally. The Fees paid to NASD Regulation for
Services in the United States will be inclusive of any applicable sales,
use, gross receipts, excise, or other taxes attributable to periods on or
after the Commencement Date based upon or measured by NASD Regulation's
cost in providing the Services to Nasdaq. Nasdaq, however, will not be
responsible for the payment of any tax assessed on the personal property or
net income of NASD Regulation. All other taxes for the Services (including
any non-United States tax) are the full liability of Nasdaq, and Nasdaq
will pay to NASD Regulation, or reimburse NASD Regulation for the payment
of, or pay directly to the taxing authority, any such taxes however
designated, imposed or levied. To the extent that any sales, use, gross
receipts, excise, value-added or services tax is required by Law to be
separately identified in NASD Regulation's billings to Nasdaq, NASD
Regulation will separately identify such tax.

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              14.02 Taxes, Assessments and Real Property-Related Levies.
Nasdaq and NASD Regulation will each bear sole responsibility for all
taxes, assessments and other real property-related levies on its owned or
leased real property, unless NASD Regulation leases or buys property at the
request of Nasdaq, in which event, Nasdaq will be responsible for
applicable taxes.

SECTION 15 AUDITS.

              15.01 Services. Upon reasonable prior notice from the other
Party, each Party will provide the other Party or its designee, and any of
the other Party's regulators with reasonable access to and any reasonable
assistance that they may require for the purpose of performing audits or
inspections of the Services and the business of the other Party relating to
the Services. The Party conducting an audit will do so in a manner that is
consistent with the provisions of Section 16 herein.

              15.02 ***** *

              15.03 Records. NASD Regulation will maintain complete and
accurate records in connection with this Agreement and all transactions
related thereto, including all records and supporting documentation that is
reasonably appropriate or necessary to document the Services and the Fees
paid or payable by Nasdaq under this Agreement.

              15.04 Facilities. Each Party that is being audited under this
Section 15, will temporarily provide the Party conducting the audit and its
representatives with: (i) a reasonable amount of work space on its
premises; (ii) office furnishings (including lockable cabinets if
possible); (iii) telephone and facsimile services; (iv) utilities; and (v)
such office-related equipment and duplicating services as the Party
conducting the audit or its designated representatives may reasonably
require to perform the audits described in this Section.

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SECTION 16 CONFIDENTIALITY. The Parties will remain bound by the
confidentiality provisions set forth in this Section 16 unless they each
establish reasonable procedures to protect the confidential and proprietary
information of the other Party, that are acceptable to the other Party,
within thirty (30) days after the Commencement Date of this Agreement.

              16.01 General Obligations. The Parties acknowledge and agree
that they may each be given access to confidential or proprietary
information of the other in performing their obligations under this
Agreement (Confidential Information). The prices charged by NASD Regulation
for the Services, the pricing structure, and the pricing methodology will
be deemed to be Confidential Information. Each Party will use such
information only in performance of its obligations under this Agreement;
will hold such information in confidence; and will not disclose, copy or
publish any such information without the prior written approval of the
owner of such information, provided, however, that each Party may disclose
such Confidential Information as may be required to comply with applicable
regulatory requirements or requests for information from governmental
agencies having oversight responsibilities over such Party. Any Party
disclosing such information in compliance with applicable regulatory or
oversight requirements will request confidential treatment of such
information. Notes, documents, summaries or reports which either Party
prepares from Confidential Information to the extent such specifically
refer or relate to Confidential Information are themselves Confidential
Information. The obligations of this Section will survive for a period of
ten (10) years after the expiration or termination of the Agreement.

              16.02 Standard of Care. The Parties acknowledge the sensitive
and secret nature of the Confidential Information they will have access to
and agree that they will treat each such Confidential Information as
strictly confidential and will exercise the same degree of care in the
protection of the Confidential Information as they each exercise with
respect to their own proprietary property and trade secrets, but in no
event less than a reasonable degree of care given the nature of the
Confidential Information.

              16.03 Permitted Disclosures. 18.2 The Party receiving
Confidential Information (Receiving Party) will be permitted to disclose
relevant aspects of the disclosing Party's (Disclosing Party) Confidential
Information to its officers, directors, agents, professional advisors,
subcontractors and employees and to the officers, directors, agents,
professional advisors, subcontractors and employees of its Affiliates, to
the extent that such disclosure is not restricted under this Agreement.
Such disclosure will only be permittedto the extent that it is reasonably
necessary for the performance of the Receiving Party's duties and
obligations or the determination, preservation or exercise of the Receiving
Party's rights and remedies under this Agreement; provided, that, the
Receiving Party will take all reasonable measures to ensure that
Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party is not disclosed or
duplicated in contravention of the provisions of this Agreement by such
officers, directors, agents, professional advisors, contractors,
subcontractors and employees. Notwithstanding the taking of such reasonable
measures, each Party will be responsible for the acts and omissions of its
officers, directors, agents, professional advisors, contractors,
subcontractors and employees. The Receiving Party may, however, lawfully
disclose such Confidential Information without the prior written approval
of the owner of such information if such information is: (1) lawfully
within the Receiving Party's possession prior to the Effective Date of this
Agreement; (2) voluntarily disclosed by a third party so long as that party
does not breach any obligation not to reveal such information; (3)
voluntarily disclosed to the public by the Disclosing Party; (4) is
generally known to the public; or (v) is independently developed by the
Receiving Party.

              16.04 Compliance with Legal Process. The obligations in
this Section will not restrict any disclosure pursuant to any Law (provided
that the Receiving Party gives prompt notice to the Disclosing Party of
such order). In the event the Receiving Party receives a subpoena or other
validly issued administrative or judicial process requesting the Disclosing
Party's Confidential Information, the Receiving Party will provide prompt
actual notice of receipt and a copy of the subpoena or other document(s) to
the Disclosing Party. The Disclosing Party will have the opportunity to
intervene in the proceeding before any deadline for complying with the
subpoena or other process. The Receiving Party will not comply with such
subpoena or other process until the earlier to occur of receiving written
notification from the Disclosing Party that it may proceed, receiving an
order from a court or other administrative or judicial body not to
disclose, or the deadline for complying with any portion or all of the
process.

              16.05 Unauthorized Acts. Without limiting either Party's
rights in respect of a breach of this Article, the Receiving Party will:

(1)      promptly notify the Disclosing Party of any unauthorized
         possession, use or knowledge, or attempt thereof, of the
         Disclosing Party's Confidential Information by any person or
         entity that may become known to Receiving Party;

(2)      promptly furnish to the Disclosing Party full details of the
         unauthorized possession, use or knowledge, or attempt thereof, and
         assist the Disclosing Party in investigating or preventing the
         recurrence of any unauthorized possession, use or knowledge, or
         attempt thereof, of the Disclosing Party's Confidential
         Information;

(3)      reasonably cooperate with the Disclosing Party (at the Disclosing
         Party's expense) in any litigation and investigation against third
         parties deemed necessary by the Disclosing Party to protect its
         proprietary rights (such cooperation will not require, nor shall
         be deemed to be, a violation of any legal privilege); and

(4)      promptly use its commercially reasonable efforts to prevent a
         recurrence of any such unauthorized possession, use or knowledge,
         or attempt thereof, of Confidential Information.

              16.06 Return of Confidential Information. Each Party agrees
that all Confidential Information, including any copies thereof, will be
returned to the owner of such Confidential Information or destroyed within
ten (10) calendar days of the expiration or termination of the obligations
of the Parties pursuant to Section 16.01 herein. The Parties acknowledge
and agree that their obligations will continue for a period of ten (10)
years after the termination or expiration of the Agreement pursuant to
Section 16.01 herein. Notes and other documents referencing or relating to
Confidential Information may be made and kept by the Parties, but will
continue to be governed by the provisions of this Section 16 until they are
destroyed.

              16.07 Intellectual Property. All intellectual property rights
associated with the Confidential Information, including without limitation,
patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret rights, and moral rights will
remain in the Party owning the Confidential Information.

              16.08 Costs. Each Party will bear the cost it incurs as a
result of its compliance with this Section 16.

SECTION 17 REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES.

              17.01 By Nasdaq. Nasdaq represents and warrants that:

(1)      Nasdaq is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in
         good standing under the Laws of Delaware;

(2)      Nasdaq has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute,
         deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement;

(3)      the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by
         Nasdaq (a) has been duly authorized by Nasdaq and (b) will not
         conflict with, result in a breach of or constitute a default under
         any other agreement to which Nasdaq is a party or by which Nasdaq
         is bound;

(4)      Nasdaq is duly licensed, authorized or qualified to do business
         and is in good standing in every jurisdiction in which a license,
         authorization or qualification is required for the ownership or
         leasing of its assets or the transaction of business of the
         character transacted by it, except where the failure to be so
         licensed, authorized or qualified would not have a material
         adverse effect on Nasdaq's ability to fulfill its obligations
         under this Agreement;

(5)      Nasdaq is, to the best of its knowledge, in compliance in all
         material respects with all Laws applicable to Nasdaq, the
         violation of which would have a material impact on Nasdaq's or
         NASD Regulation's ability to fulfill its obligations under this
         Agreement, and has obtained all applicable permits and licenses
         required of Nasdaq in connection with its obligations under this
         Agreement;

(6)      except as permitted by Section 16 herein, Nasdaq has not disclosed
         any Confidential Information of NASD Regulation;

(7)      there is no outstanding litigation, arbitrated matter or other
         dispute to which Nasdaq is a party which, if decided unfavorably
         to Nasdaq, would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse
         effect on NASD Regulation's or Nasdaq's ability to fulfill their
         respective obligations under this Agreement;

(8)      it has the right, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances to
         grant the rights and deliver the Nasdaq Market Data (except that
         part of the Nasdaq Market Data not initially compiled by Nasdaq,
         for which Nasdaq will obtain the right prior to the commencement
         of Services) to NASD Regulation and perform its obligations under
         this Agreement. Further, Nasdaq warrants and represents that none
         of the Nasdaq Market Data (except that part of the Nasdaq Market
         Data not initially compiled by Nasdaq) provided to NASD Regulation
         or other right granted violates any patent, copyright, trade
         secret, trademark, trade dress, or other intellectual property
         right of any third party. Nasdaq will defend NASD Regulation
         against any and all third party claims relating to the
         infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark,
         trade dress, or other proprietary right related to any item or
         right granted by Nasdaq under this Agreement (except that part of
         the Nasdaq Market Data not initially compiled by Nasdaq) and
         agrees to hold harmless and indemnify NASD Regulation and its
         officers, directors, subcontractors, employees and agents, against
         any and all judgments finally awarded to and settlements reached
         with such third party. Notwithstanding anything otherwise set
         forth in this Agreement, if as a result of such third party claim,
         Nasdaq can no longer provide the Nasdaq Market Data or provide a
         regulatory System for providing regulatory Services to Nasdaq, but
         Nasdaq is still receiving Services that require such Nasdaq Market
         Data or such regulatory System, then, notwithstanding anything
         otherwise set forth in this Agreement, Nasdaq shall, at its option
         either replace such Nasdaq Market Data or such regulatory System
         or be responsible to NASD Regulation for the cost of such
         replacement. Indemnification will also extend to claims and losses
         against NASD Regulation as an aider, abetter or contributing
         infringer. Indemnification will be NASD Regulation's sole remedy
         and Nasdaq's sole liability as to claims of infringement.

(9)      Nasdaq will inform NASD Regulation of any known defects in any of
         the Nasdaq Market Data or any System used by Nasdaq in the
         performance of this Agreement which might interfere with the data
         and services provided to NASD Regulation by Nasdaq during the term
         of this Agreement. Nasdaq warrants and represents that it knows of
         no defect in its Systems' security mechanisms, of any "Trojan
         Horses" (code inserted by a manufacturer or Nasdaq, which is not
         described in the documentation, whose purpose is to provide a
         person or computer other than Nasdaq the ability to gain control
         of all or some of the system on conditions set by or triggered by
         any event or an unauthorized person), viruses (code embedded in
         the system whose purpose is to halt effective operation or use of
         the system on conditions set by or triggered by an event or an
         unauthorized person), trap doors (means by which an unauthorized
         user may circumvent the security protections of Nasdaq's Systems
         or gain unauthorized access), and similar devices. Nasdaq will use
         reasonable efforts to promptly notify NASD Regulation of any later
         discovered defects in its security mechanisms, such as "Trojan
         Horses," viruses, trap doors, or similar devices for a period of
         the term of this Agreement plus ten (10) years thereafter.

(10)     Nasdaq shall comply in all material respects with all Laws
         applicable to Nasdaq and, except as otherwise provided in this
         Agreement, will obtain all applicable permits and licenses
         required of Nasdaq in connection with its obligations under this
         Agreement.

(11)     Nasdaq's ability to furnish the Nasdaq Market Data or otherwise
         perform its obligations under this Agreement that are required by
         NASD Regulation to provide the Services will not be adversely
         affected by the failure of any Nasdaq System, or third party
         System used by Nasdaq, to be Century Compliant.

              17.02 By NASD Regulation. NASD Regulation represents and
warrants that:

(1)      it is a corporation duly incorporated, validly existing and in
         good standing under the Laws of Delaware;

(2)      it has all requisite corporate power and authority to execute,
         deliver and perform its obligations under this Agreement;

(3)      the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by it
         (a) has been duly authorized by it and (b) will not conflict with,
         result in a breach of or constitute a default under and other
         agreement to which it is a party or by which it is bound;

(4)      it is duly licensed, authorized or qualified to do business and is
         in good standing in every jurisdiction in which a license,
         authorization or qualification is required for the ownership or
         leasing of its assets or the transaction of business of the
         character transacted by it, except where the failure to be so
         licensed, authorized or qualified would not have a material
         adverse effect on its ability to fulfill its obligations under
         this Agreement;

(5)      it, to the best of its knowledge, is in compliance in all material
         respects with all Laws applicable to it, the violation of which
         would have a material impact on Nasdaq's or its ability to fulfill
         its obligations under this Agreement, and it has obtained all
         applicable permits and licenses required of it in connection with
         its obligations under this Agreement;

(6)      except as permitted by Section 16 herein, it has not disclosed any
         Confidential Information of Nasdaq; and

(7)      there is no outstanding litigation, arbitrated matter or other
         dispute to which it is a party which, if decided unfavorably to
         it, would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect
         on Nasdaq's or NASD Regulation's ability to fulfill their
         respective obligations under this Agreement.

(8)      it has the right, free and clear of any liens or encumbrances to
         grant the rights and deliver the Services to Nasdaq and perform
         its obligations under this Agreement. Further, NASD Regulation
         warrants and represents that none of the Services provided to NASD
         Regulation or other right granted violates any patent, copyright,
         trade secret, trademark, trade dress, or other intellectual
         property right of any third party. NASD Regulation will defend
         Nasdaq against any and all third party claims relating to the
         infringement of any patent, copyright, trade secret, trademark,
         trade dress, or other proprietary right related to any Service
         provided or right granted by NASD Regulation under this Agreement
         and agrees to hold harmless and indemnify Nasdaq and its officers,
         directors, subcontractors, employees and agents, against any and
         all judgments finally awarded to and settlements reached with such
         third party Notwithstanding anything otherwise set forth in this
         Agreement, if as a result of such third party claim, NASD
         Regulation can no longer provide the Services or provide the
         Intellectual Property in Section 10.02 to Nasdaq, but, in the case
         of Services, Nasdaq is still receiving Services and, in the case
         of said Intellectual Property, Nasdaq is still using the
         Intellectual Property, then, notwithstanding anything otherwise
         set forth in this Agreement, NASD Regulation shall, at its option
         either replace such Services or Intellectual Property or be
         responsible to Nasdaq for the cost of such replacement.
         Indemnification will also extend to claims and losses against
         Nasdaq as an aider, abetter or contributing infringer.
         Indemnification will be Nasdaq's sole remedy and NASD Regulation's
         sole liability as to claims of infringement.

(9)      NASD Regulation will inform Nasdaq of any known defects in any
         System or other software developed or acquired by NASD Regulation
         in providing the Services to Nasdaq which might materially
         interfere with the Services provided to Nasdaq by NASD Regulation
         during the term of this Agreement. NASD Regulation warrants and
         represents that it knows of no defect in its Systems, that are
         used to support the Services, security mechanisms, of any "Trojan
         Horses" (code inserted by a manufacturer or NASD Regulation, which
         is not described in the documentation, whose purpose is to provide
         a person or computer other than NASD Regulation the ability to
         gain control of all or some of the system on conditions set by or
         triggered by any event or an unauthorized person), viruses (code
         embedded in the system whose purpose is to halt effective
         operation or use of the system on conditions set by or triggered
         by an event or an unauthorized person), trap doors (means by which
         an unauthorized user may circumvent the security protections of
         the systems or gain unauthorized access), and similar devices.
         NASD Regulation will use reasonable efforts to promptly notify
         Nasdaq of any later discovered defects in its security mechanisms,
         such as "Trojan Horses," viruses, trap doors, or similar devices
         for a period of the term of the Agreement plus ten (10) years
         thereafter.

(10)     NASD Regulation will comply in all material respects with all Laws
         applicable to NASD Regulation and, except as otherwise provided in
         this Agreement, will obtain all applicable permits and licenses
         required of NASD Regulation in connection with its obligations
         under this Agreement

(11)     NASD Regulation's ability to furnish the Services or otherwise
         perform its obligations under this Agreement will not be adversely
         affected by the failure of any NASD Regulation System, or any
         third party System used by NASD Regulation, to be Century
         Compliant.

                  17.03 DISCLAIMER. EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 17.01
AND SECTION 17.02 HEREIN, NEITHER NASDAQ NOR NASD REGULATION MAKES ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT
AND EACH EXPLICITLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
SPECIFIC PURPOSE.

SECTION 18 DISPUTE RESOLUTION.

              18.01 Dispute Resolution. This Section governs any dispute,
disagreement, claim and/or controversy (hereinafter collectively referred
to as a Dispute) between the Parties arising out of or relating to this
Agreement, or breach thereof. A Party must file with the other, written
notice of any Dispute prior to the institution of the following dispute
resolution process:

              18.02 Negotiation. In the event any Dispute arises out of or
relates to this contract, or the breach thereof, the Parties to this
Agreement shall use their best efforts to settle any Dispute through
negotiation. If the Parties do not reach a resolution of the Dispute
through negotiation within a period of thirty (30) business days from the
initial notification of this Dispute, then upon written notice by either
Party, all disputes will be submitted to mediation. The Parties will adhere
to the following procedures in conducting these negotiations:

                   18.02.1 Program Executive Negotiation. First, the
Dispute will be considered by the Program Executives selected by each Party
pursuant to Section 9 herein. These executives will meet and attempt to
resolve the Dispute within ten (10) business days of their being notified
of such matter. Each Dispute that is not settled within such ten (10) day
period will be referred to Operations Committee Negotiations pursuant to
the provisions of Section 18.02.2 herein.

                   18.02.2 Operations Committee Mediation. Second, the
Dispute will be considered by the Operations Committee created by the
Parties pursuant to Section 9 herein which will meet in an attempt to
resolve the Dispute within ten (10) business days of the completion of the
Program Executive Negotiation. Each Dispute that is not settled within such
ten (10) business day period will then be referred to Executive Steering
Committee Negotiations pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.02.3
herein.

                   18.02.3 Executive Steering Committee Negotiation. The
Dispute will then be considered by the Executive Steering Committee of the
Parties that was created pursuant to Section 9 herein. This committee will
meet in an attempt to resolve the Dispute within ten (10) business days of
the Operations Committee Negotiation. If the Dispute cannot be resolved by
the Executive Steering Committee, it will then be referred to mediation
pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.03 herein. The Program Executive,
Operations Committee, Executive Steering Committee Negotiations and the
NASD Board Option, as set forth below, will have been without prejudice to
the legal position of either Party, and will be considered settlement
discussions under applicable rules of evidence.

                   18.02.4 NASD Board Option. For Disputes involving
material new changes to the Services, if the Dispute cannot be resolved by
the Executive Steering Committee, a Party may then refer the Dispute to the
NASD Board in an attempt to resolve the Dispute.

              18.03 Mediation. In the event that any Dispute fails to
settle through negotiation or the NASD Board Option, the Parties agree that
the Dispute will be submitted to mediation administered under the American
Arbitration Association's (AAA) Commercial Mediation Rules. If within
thirty (30) days after service of a written demand for mediation the
Parties fail to settle their dispute to their mutual satisfaction, any
remaining Dispute(s) shall be settled by arbitration. Any Dispute submitted
to mediation shall suspend the requirements for filing a notice of claim
until the conclusion of the mediation process.

              18.04 Binding Arbitration. Absent settlement by negotiation
or mediation, the Parties agree that compulsory, binding arbitration will
be the exclusive means of dispute resolution. The Parties may not commence
arbitration of a Dispute until they have exhausted all reasonable efforts
to resolve such Dispute through negotiation and mediation pursuant to
Sections 18.02 and 18.03 herein The parties further agree that any
arbitration shall be held in Washington, DC, and will be administered by
the AAA in accordance with its Commercial Arbitration Rules, and that
judgment on the award of the arbitrator(s) may be rendered in any court
having jurisdiction thereof. Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties, the
arbitration shall be conducted using the following procedure:

     (1) Either Party may serve upon the other a notice specifying the
nature of the Dispute, and demanding that the Dispute be submitted to
arbitration. The notice shall be made no later than the expiration of the
time set forth in Section 18.03 herein, or within thirty (30) days from the
date of the last mediation session. The Parties will not file a notice
after the date where applicable statutes of limitations or laches would bar
the institution of any proceedings. Each Party will use commercially
reasonable efforts (and shall allow the other Party to join) any third
party that the Parties have agreed is indispensable to the arbitration. The
arbitration shall proceed even if the third party refuses jurisdiction.

     (2) In any Dispute involving aggregate damages of up to $500,000
(exclusive of Interest, attorneys' fees, and costs), the Parties will
attempt to agree on a single arbitrator within ten (10) days after receipt
of service of the notice referenced in Section 18.04(1) herein, or such
longer period as the Parties may agree. Absent such agreement, the
arbitrator will be selected by the AAA from its large and complex case
pool. Any Dispute in excess of $500,000 shall be decided by three (3)
arbitrators selected by the AAA from its large and complex case pool.

     (3) The arbitrator(s) selected will have a background in, and
knowledge of, the subject matter of the Dispute. If arbitrator(s) with such
experience are not available, the arbitrator(s) will be selected by the AAA
from available arbitrators on its retired federal judge's pool.

     (4) Consistent with the expedited nature of arbitration and this
Agreement, discovery shall be limited to requests for production of
documents, depositions and interrogatories. All discovery shall be
completed within ninety (90) days following the appointment of
arbitrator(s). The arbitrator(s) shall rule on any discovery disputes, and
their determination shall be conclusive.

     (5) Interrogatories shall be limited to the identification by name,
last known address and telephone number of: (a) all persons having
knowledge of the Dispute and a brief summary of their knowledge; (b) any
experts who may be called as witnesses and a summary of their testimony;
and (c) any expert(s) used for consultation if such expert(s)' opinions
and/or impressions will be used by an expert witness.

     (6) Depositions will be limited in time to three (3) hours for each
Party. All objections shall be reserved for the arbitration hearing except
for those based on privilege and proprietary or confidential information.

     (7) The Agreement will not prohibit either Party from seeking judicial
review or confirmation of the arbitrator(s)' award. A Party shall file a
written request for judicial review or confirmation of the arbitrator(s)'
decision within 30 days of receipt of service of the award. Notice of
filing shall comply with requirements set forth in the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure and the Federal Arbitration Act.

              18.05 Continuity of Services. Each Party acknowledges that
the timely and complete performance of its obligations pursuant to this
Agreement is critical to the business and operations of the other Party. In
the event of a dispute between Nasdaq and NASD Regulation, the Parties will
continue to perform their respective obligations under this agreement in
good faith during the resolution of such dispute unless and until this
Agreement expires or is terminated in accordance with its provisions.
Nothing in this Section 18.06 will interfere with a Party's right to
terminate this Agreement as set forth in this Agreement.

SECTION 19 TERMINATION.

              19.01 Termination for Breach. Either Party may terminate this
Agreement due to a material breach by the other Party. The Party aggrieved
by the breach will give written notice to the other Party that this
Agreement will be terminated not earlier than thirty (30) calendar days
from receipt of such notice, and such notice will state with specificity
the grounds for termination. If the breach is curable, without adversely
affecting the performance of this Agreement, the Party in breach will have
the right to cure such breach, at its own expense, prior to the date stated
for termination, and, should the breach be cured and written notice of such
cure served on the aggrieved Party prior to the date stated for
termination, such notice will vacate the notice to terminate. If the breach
is not reasonably curable within this period, then termination will not
occur if the Party receiving the notice promptly commenced, and diligently
continued, to cure the default. Nasdaq will have 90 days from its written
receipt of a notice from NASD Regulation of its failure to provide the
Nasdaq Market Data under this Agreement to cure such failure. Nasdaq's
failure to provide the Nasdaq Market Data will not constitute a material
breach of this Agreement if such failure is cured within 90 days from its
written receipt of a notice from NASD Regulation as to its failure to
provide the Nasdaq Market Data. If the breach is not reasonably curable
within that 90 day period, then termination will not occur if Nasdaq
promptly has commenced, and diligently continued, to cure the default.
Disputes between the Parties as to whether Nasdaq's provision of Nasdaq
Market Data breaches this Agreement will be resolved through the dispute
resolution procedures set forth in Section 18 herein.

              19.02 ***** *

              19.03 Financial Weakness. If either Party's financial
condition at any time does not, in the reasonable judgment of the other
Party, justify continuance of this Agreement on the terms of payment set
forth in Section 13 herein, the Party that is concerned will be entitled to
request that the other Party provide it with adequate assurances of its
intent and ability to perform its obligations hereunder. If the Party that
has been requested to provide such assurances fails to provide such
reasonable assurances within thirty (30) days of the other Party's request,
the Party requesting such assurances will be entitled to terminate this
Agreement upon (15) additional calendar days prior written notice to the
other Party.

              19.04 Bankruptcy or Insolvency. In the event of the
bankruptcy or insolvency of a Party, or in the event any proceeding is
brought against a Party and not dismissed within ninety (90) days, whether
voluntary or involuntary under the bankruptcy or insolvency laws, the other
Party will be entitled to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30)
calendar days prior written notice at any time during the period for filing
claims against the estate.

              19.05 Performance Until Termination. Notwithstanding the
delivery of a notice of default or notice of termination by either Party to
the other, all obligations to perform Services and to pay for such Services
will continue in effect and be duly observed and complied with by both
Parties until the effective date of any termination.

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              19.06 Return of Documents. Upon termination of this Agreement
for any reason, each Party will, without additional cost to or demand from
the other Party, return to the other Party in an orderly and expeditious
manner all information, records, documentation, data, and other property
supplied to it by the other Party, and will certify in writing that it has
done so, provided, that, if any payments to a Party remain unpaid upon the
termination of this Agreement, the Party who is owed payment will place all
such property into escrow with an independent escrow agent until such
payments have been made. The Parties will each pay half of the cost of such
escrow arrangements. The Parties further agree that their return of
Confidential Information to the other Party will be governed by the
provisions of Section 16 herein.

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SECTION 20 TERMINATION FEES.

              20.01 *****

              20.02 Pricing Adjustment for Partial Termination. If either
Party terminates a portion of the Services pursuant to Section 19.02 herein
or any other provision of this Agreement, then NASD Regulation will make a
corresponding reduction in the future Fees that it charges Nasdaq pursuant
to Section 13 herein to reflect the termination of such Services.

              20.03 Termination Fees. Except as otherwise specifically set
forth in this Section 20, no termination fees will be payable by Nasdaq in
connection with the expiration of this Agreement.

              20.04 Termination Assistance Services. After the termination
or expiration of this Agreement, unless such termination is due to the
material breach of Nasdaq, NASD Regulation will provide such Services to
Nasdaq as Nasdaq may require at NASD Regulation's then-current rates on the
effective date of such termination. NASD Regulation will not be obligated
to provide such Services to Nasdaq if the cause of such termination is
Nasdaq's internalization of such Services.

 SECTION 21 INDEMNIFICATION.

              21.01 Indemnification. Each Party agrees to indemnify and
hold harmless the other Party against all judgments awarded to, or
settlements with, any third party relating to the breach of any terms,
provisions, covenants, warranties or representations contained herein
and/or in connection with the performance of this Agreement or any
provision hereof. NASD Regulation further agrees that it will indemnify and
hold harmless Nasdaq from and against all direct costs and expenses
incurred by Nasdaq (including Nasdaq's reasonable attorney's fees)
resulting from, related to or arising out of the Services furnished by NASD
Regulation under this Agreement to the extent that such costs and expenses
are incurred as a result of the negligence or willful misconduct of NASD
Regulation. NASD Regulation agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Nasdaq
against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including
reasonable attorneys' fees) arising from or in connection with any claim,
demand or legal action by a third party, related directly to: (i) NASD
Regulation's misuse of Nasdaq Data or information furnished to NASD
Regulation by Nasdaq pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 herein.

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              21.02 Physical Injuries. NASD Regulation will be solely
responsible for any physical injuries, including death, to persons and any
damage to tangible personal or real property occurring on account of or in
connection with its operations and in performance of the Agreement and will
indemnify and hold harmless Nasdaq from any and all loss and liability
related thereto, including: (i) liability for the payment of workers
compensation and disability benefits; (ii) any and all claims on account of
such injuries to persons or physical damage to property; and (iii) all
costs and expenses in suits (including reasonable attorney's fees and
costs) that may be brought against Nasdaq on account of any such injuries
to persons or physical damage to property, provided, however, that NASD
Regulation will not be obligated to indemnify and hold harmless Nasdaq from
any loss or liability arising out of injuries or damage caused by or
resulting from the negligence of Nasdaq, its agents. employees, officers or
subcontractors. Nasdaq will be solely responsible for any physical
injuries, including death, to persons and any damage to tangible personal
or real property occurring on account of or in connection with its
operations and will indemnify and hold harmless NASD Regulation from any
and all loss and liability related thereto, including, but not limited to,
liability for the payment of workers compensation and disability benefits,
any and all claims on account of such injuries to persons or physical
damage to property, and all costs and expenses in suits (including
reasonable attorney's fees and costs) that may be brought against NASD
Regulation on account of any such injuries to persons or physical damage to
property, provided, however, that Nasdaq will not be obligated to indemnify
and hold harmless NASD Regulation from any loss or liability arising out of
injuries or damage caused by or resulting from the negligence of NASD
Regulation, its agents. employees, officers or subcontractors.

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              21.04 Procedures. (1). The Party claiming indemnification
under this Section 21 will promptly notify the other Party (and, in the
case of any action, suit, arbitration, or judicial or administrative
proceeding, will so notify no later than fifteen (15) calendar days after
the Party claiming indemnification has received notice thereof or has been
served with a complaint or other process) when it has knowledge of
circumstances or the occurrence of any events that are likely to result in
an indemnification obligation under this Section 21 or when any action,
suit, arbitration, or judicial or administrative proceeding is pending or
threatened that is covered by this subsection.

              (2). Upon request, and to the extent permitted by applicable
law, the indemnifying Party will have the right to defend, settle, or
compromise any such suit or proceeding, at its expense, provided that: (A)
it demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Party claiming indemnification
that it is financially able to defend such action and to pay any
settlement, award or judgment; (B) counsel retained by it are reasonably
satisfactory to the Party claiming indemnification; and (C) that no
settlement will be made which imposes any obligations on (other than the
payment of money which is made by the indemnifying Party on behalf of the
indemnified Party), or is prejudicial to, the Party claiming
indemnification, without the prior consent of the Party claiming
indemnification, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.

              (3). The Party claiming indemnification will reasonably
cooperate with the other Party in the defense of any such suit or
proceeding, and the other Party will reimburse the Party claiming
indemnification for its reasonable expenses with respect thereto. Such
cooperation will include, but not be limited to, the making of statements
and affidavits, attendance at hearings and trials, production of documents,
assistance in securing and giving evidence and obtaining the attendance of
witnesses. The Party claiming indemnification will not be required to waive
its attorney-client or other privileges.

              (4). Failure by the Party claiming indemnification to
promptly notify the other Party as required by this subsection will not
invalidate the claim for indemnification, unless such failure has a
material adverse effect on the settlement, defense, or compromise of the
matter that is the subject of the claim for indemnification. In addition,
the Party claiming indemnification will be responsible for any claims or
losses which could have been avoided or mitigated by prompt notice as
required by this subsection.

              21.05 No Third Party Beneficiaries. Nothing in this Agreement
will entitle any person or entity to any rights as a third-party
beneficiary under this Agreement.

SECTION 22 DAMAGES.

              22.01 Direct Damages. Neither of the Parties will be liable
to the other for any direct damages arising out of or relating to its
performance or failure to perform under this Agreement; provided, however,
that, notwithstanding anything otherwise set forth below in this Section
22.01, each of the Parties will continue to be liable for Claims or Losses
arising from or related to (i) damage to persons or property ; (ii) gross
negligence or willful misconduct; or (iii) the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of their officers, directors, employees, agents or
subcontractors.

              Except as otherwise set forth in this Agreement for
indemnifying NASD Regulation from third party judgments or settlements and
for the exceptions set forth above, if Nasdaq is for any reason held liable
to NASD Regulation or to any other individual or entity, whether in
contract or in tort, the liability of Nasdaq within a single year of the
Agreement (from the Commencement Date of the Agreement) is limited to
$500.00.

              22.02 Consequential Damages. Except as set forth in Sections
17.01 (8) and 17.02 (8), neither Nasdaq nor NASD Regulation will be liable
for the other`s, nor will the measure of damages include any, punitive,
indirect, incidental, special or consequential damages, including lost
profits or savings, arising out of or relating to its performance or
failure to perform under this Agreement, even if such Party has been
advised of the possibility of such losses or damages.

              22.03 Exclusions. The limitations or exculpations of
liability set forth in Sections 22.01 and 22.02 herein will not apply to:
(i) reimbursable amounts; (ii) indemnification Claims, as set forth in
Section 21 herein; or (iii) breaches of Sections 14 or 16 herein.

              22.04 Allocation of Risk. THE PARTIES UNDERSTAND AND AGREE
THAT THE PRICING UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING THE PRICING FOR THE
SERVICES AND THE NASDAQ MARKET DATA, REASONABLY REFLECTS THE ALLOCATION OF
RISK AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY SET FORTH IN THIS AGREEMENT.

              22.05. Nasdaq Data Not Initially Compiled by Nasdaq. NASDAQ
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO NASD REGULATION OR TO ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY
FOR THE UNAVAILABILITY, INTERRUPTION, DELAY, INCOMPLETENESS OR INACCURACY
OF NASDAQ MARKET DATA NOT INITIALLY COMPILED BY NASDAQ, EXCEPT AS SET FORTH
IN THIS AGREEMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF SERVICES.

SECTION 23 INSURANCE.

              23.01 General Insurance Requirements. Within ten days of
execution of this agreement, each Party will furnish the Other with
certificate(s) of insurance on standard Accord forms, executed by a duly
authorized representative of each insurer evidencing compliance with the
insurance requirements set forth herein. Manuscript certificates of
insurance shall not be deemed acceptable evidence of insurance. All
certificates shall provide for thirty (30) days' written notice to prior to
the cancellation or material change of any insurance referred to therein.
Failure of either Party to demand a certificate of insurance or other
evidence of full compliance with these insurance requirements or failure of
either Party to identify a deficiency from evidence provided will not be
construed as a waiver of the obligation to maintain the requisite
insurance. Each Party will keep in full force and effect during the term of
the agreement the required insurance coverage.

              23.01.1 Adequacy of Coverage. By requiring insurance herein,
neither Party represents that coverage and limits will necessarily be
adequate to protect the other, and such coverage and limits shall not be
deemed as a limitation on each Party's liability under the indemnities
granted in this contract.

              23.01.2 Cross-Liability Coverage. If each Party's liability
policies do not contain the standard ISO separation of insureds provision,
or a substantially similar clause, they shall be endorsed to provide
cross-liability coverage.

              23.01.3 Deductibles & Self-Insured Retention Levels. Each
Party alone will determine the appropriate deductible or self-insured
retention level for each of its required insurance policies. Each party is
responsible for paying the full amount for the self-insured retention level
or reimburse the insurer for any deductibles. If the other Party incurs any
cost due to the first's deductible or self-insured retention level, the
first party will reimburse the other for the full amount incurred.
Deductibles and self-insured retention levels will be provided on the
Accord form for the required insurance.

              23.01.4 Acceptability of Insurers. Insurers must be licensed
in the state where service is provided and have a policy holder rating
("Best Rating") of at least a "A- minus" and a financial size category of
at least a "Class VII" as rated in the most recent edition of "Best's Key
Rating Guide" for insurance companies. During the term of the agreement, if
the insurer's Best ratings are revised below the minimum carrier ratings,
the appropriate Party must obtain acceptable insurance within ninety (90)
days. Self-insurance by either Party is not deemed acceptable.

              23.02 NASD Regulation Insurance Requirements. NASD Regulation
will maintain the following insurance coverage during the Term of this
Agreement:

         Commercial General and Umbrella Liability Insurance.

         a)   NASD Regulation shall maintain Commercial General
              Liability (CGL) insurance and, if necessary, Commercial
              Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than $10,000,000
              each occurrence.

              i)    CGL insurance will cover liability arising from
                    premises, operations, independent contractors, T
                    products-completed operations, personal injury and
                    advertising injury, and liability assumed under an
                    insured contract including the tort liability of
                    another assumed in a business contract.

              ii)   Nasdaq shall be included as an additional insured
                    under the CGL and under the commercial umbrella, if
                    any. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance
                    with respect to any other insurance or self-insurance
                    programs afforded to Nasdaq. There shall be no
                    endorsement or modification of the CGL to make it
                    excess over other available insurance; alternatively,
                    if the CGL states that it is excess or pro rata, the
                    policy shall be endorsed to be primary with respect to
                    the additional insured.

              iii)  Waiver of Subrogation. NASD Regulation waives all rights
                    against the Nasdaq and its agents, officers, directors
                    and employees for recovery of damages to the extent
                    these damages are covered by the commercial general
                    liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance
                    maintained pursuant to this paragraph.

         b)   Automobile and Umbrella Liability Insurance

              i)    NASD Regulation shall maintain automobile liability
                    and, if necessary, commercial umbrella liability
                    insurance with a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each
                    accident.

              ii)   Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any
                    auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

              iii)  Coverage shall be written on Insurance Standards
                    Office Form CA 0001, or a substitute form providing
                    equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy
                    shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability
                    coverage equivalent to that provided in the 1990 and
                    later editions of CA 0001.

              (iv)  Waiver of Subrogation. NASD Regulation waives all
                    rights against Nasdaq and its agents, officers,
                    directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
                    extent these damages are covered by the business auto
                    liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance
                    obtained by NASD Regulation pursuant to this Agreement
                    or under any applicable auto physical damage coverage.

         c)   Workers Compensation Insurance.

              i)    NASD Regulation shall maintain workers  compensation
                    and employers liability insurance. The commercial
                    umbrella and/or employers liability limits shall not be
                    less than $5,000,000 each accident for bodily injury by
                    accident or $5,000,000 each employee for bodily injury
                    by disease.

              ii)   Waiver of Subrogation. NASD Regulation waives all rights
                    against Nasdaq and its agents, officers, directors, and
                    employees for recovery of damages to the extent these
                    damages are covered by the workers compensation and
                    employers liability or commercial umbrella liability
                    insurance obtained by Tenant pursuant to this
                    Agreement.

         d)   Fidelity/Crime Policy

              i)    NASD Regulation shall maintain a fidelity bond or
                    commercial crime policy in the amount of $25,000,000
                    for each loss or series of related losses to cover the
                    dishonest acts of its employees. The policy will
                    include coverage for fidelity, on premises, in transit,
                    forgery or alterations and securities coverages to
                    include endorsements for independent contractors,
                    facsimile transmission, unauthorized signatures, and
                    wire transfers.

              ii)   NASD Regulation's fidelity bond shall be endorsed
                    to name Nasdaq as a Loss Payee as its interests may
                    apply. However, losses otherwise payable to Nasdaq
                    under such Crime insurance will be reduced by fifty
                    percent (50%) whenever such covered dishonest acts
                    involve both NASD Regulation employees and Nasdaq
                    employees.

         e)   Computer Crime Policy

              i)    NASD Regulation shall maintain a Computer Crime
                    policy in the amount of $10,000,000 to cover its
                    employees, agents and third party for computer systems
                    fraud, data processing service operations fraud, voice
                    initiated transfer fraud, facsimile transfer fraud,
                    destruction of data or programs by hacker, destruction
                    of data or programs by virus .

              ii)   NASD Regulation's Computer Crime policy shall be
                    endorsed to name Nasdaq as a Loss Payee as its
                    interests may apply. However, losses otherwise payable
                    to Nasdaq under such insurance will be reduced by fifty
                    percent (50%) whenever such covered dishonest acts
                    involve both NASD Regulation employees and Nasdaq
                    employees.

         f)   Professional Liability Insurance

              i)    NASD Regulation shall maintain a professional liability
                    insurance covering the errors and omissions of NASD
                    Regulation, its officers, directors, employees and
                    agents, committed in connection with this Agreement in
                    an amount not less than $10,000,000.

         g)   Commercial Property Insurance.

              i)    NASD Regulation will maintain Property insurance to
                    cover the replacement cost of its personal property,
                    decorations, trade fixtures, furnishings, improvements
                    and betterments, and supplies without deduction for
                    depreciation, and business interruption/extra expense
                    for a period of indemnity not less than twelve(12)
                    months. Nasdaq shall not be liable for any damage to or
                    loss of personal property sustained by NASD Regulation,
                    whether or not it is insured, unless such loss was
                    caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of
                    Nasdaq, its employees, officers, directors, or agents.

             ii)    Waiver of Subrogation. NASD Regulation hereby
                    waives any recovery of damages against Nasdaq, its
                    employees, officers, directors, agents, or
                    representatives for loss or damage to the building,
                    tenant improvements and betterments, fixtures,
                    equipment, and any other personal property to the
                    extent covered by the commercial property insurance.

              23.03 Nasdaq Insurance Requirements.

         Commercial General and Umbrella Liability Insurance.

         a)   Nasdaq shall maintain CGL insurance and, if necessary,
              Commercial Umbrella insurance with a limit of not less than
              $10,000,000 each occurrence.

              i)    CGL insurance will cover liability arising from
                    premises , operations, independent contractors,
                    products-completed operations, personal injury and
                    advertising injury, and liability assumed under an
                    insured contract including the tort liability of
                    another assumed in a business contract.

              ii)   NASD Regulation shall be included as an additional
                    insured under the CGL and under the commercial
                    umbrella, if any. This insurance shall apply as primary
                    insurance with respect to any other insurance or
                    self-insurance programs afforded to NASD Regulation.
                    There shall be no endorsement or modification of the
                    CGL to make it excess over other available insurance;
                    alternatively, if the CGL states that it is excess or
                    pro rata, the policy shall be endorsed to be primary
                    with respect to the additional insured.

              iii)  Waiver of Subrogation. Nasdaq waives all rights
                    against the NASD Regulation and its agents, officers,
                    directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
                    extent these damages are covered by the commercial
                    general liability or commercial umbrella liability
                    insurance maintained pursuant to this paragraph.

         b)   Automobile and Umbrella Liability Insurance

              i)    Nasdaq shall maintain automobile liability and, if
                    necessary, commercial umbrella liability insurance with
                    a limit of not less than $2,000,000 each accident.

              ii)   Such insurance shall cover liability arising out of any
                    auto (including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

              iii)  Coverage shall be written on Insurance Standards
                    Office Form CA 0001, or a substitute form providing
                    equivalent liability coverage. If necessary, the policy
                    shall be endorsed to provide contractual liability
                    coverage equivalent to that provided in the 1990 and
                    later editions of CA 0001.

              iv)   Waiver of Subrogation. Nasdaq waives all rights
                    against NASD Regulation and its agents, officers,
                    directors and employees for recovery of damages to the
                    extent these damages are covered by the business auto
                    liability or commercial umbrella liability insurance
                    obtained by Nasdaq pursuant to this Agreement or under
                    any applicable auto physical damage coverage.

         c)   Workers Compensation Insurance.

              i)    Nasdaq shall maintain workers compensation and
                    employers liability insurance. The commercial umbrella
                    and/or employers liability limits shall not be less
                    than $5,000,000 each accident for bodily injury by
                    accident or $5,000,000 each employee for bodily injury
                    by disease.

              ii)   Waiver of Subrogation. Nasdaq waives all rights
                    against NASD Regulation and its agents, officers,
                    directors, and employees for recovery of damages to the
                    extent these damages are covered by the workers
                    compensation and employers liability or commercial
                    umbrella liability insurance obtained by Tenant
                    pursuant to this Agreement.

         d)   Fidelity/Crime Policy

              i)    Nasdaq shall maintain a fidelity bond or commercial
                    crime policy in the amount of $5,000,000 for each loss
                    or series of related losses to cover the dishonest acts
                    of its employees. The policy will include coverage for
                    fidelity, on premises, in transit, forgery or
                    alterations and securities coverages to include
                    endorsements for independent contractors, facsimile
                    transmission, unauthorized signatures, and wire
                    transfers.

         e)   Computer Crime Policy

              i)    Nasdaq shall maintain a Computer Crime policy in
                    the amount of $10,000,000 to cover its employees,
                    agents and third party for computer systems fraud, data
                    processing service operations fraud, voice initiated
                    transfer fraud, facsimile transfer fraud, destruction
                    of data or programs by hacker, destruction of data or
                    programs by virus.

              ii)   Nasdaq's Computer Crime policy shall be endorsed
                    to name NASD Regulation as a Loss Payee as its
                    interests may apply. However, losses otherwise payable
                    to NASD Regulation under such insurance will be reduced
                    by fifty percent (50%) whenever such covered dishonest
                    acts involve both NASD Regulation employees and Nasdaq
                    employees.

         f)   Professional Liability Insurance

              i)    Nasdaq shall maintain a professional liability
                    insurance covering the errors and omissions of Nasdaq,
                    its officers, directors, employees and agents committed
                    in connection with this Agreement in an amount not less
                    than $10,000,000.

         g)   Commercial Property Insurance.

              i)    Nasdaq will maintain Property insurance to cover
                    the replacement cost of its personal property,
                    decorations, trade fixtures, furnishings, improvements
                    and betterments, and supplies without deduction for
                    depreciation, and business interruption/extra expense
                    for a period of indemnity not less than twelve(12)
                    months. NASD Regulation shall not be liable for any
                    damage to or loss of personal property sustained by
                    Nasdaq, whether or not it is insured, unless such loss
                    was caused by the gross negligence or willful
                    misconduct of NASD Regulation, its employees, officers,
                    directors, or agents.

              ii)   Waiver of Subrogation. Nasdaq hereby waives any
                    recovery of damages against NASD Regulation, its
                    employees, officers, directors, agents, or
                    representatives for loss or damage to the building,
                    tenant improvements and betterments, fixtures,
                    equipment, and any other personal property to the
                    extent covered by the commercial property insurance.

              23.04 Subcontractors Insurance Requirements. Each Party is
responsible for ensuring that its agents, third parties (but not those
third parties which initially compile Nasdaq Market Data) or subcontractors
used in the performance of this Agreement are adequately insured. The
contracting Party with the agent will ensure that its insurance is excess
of the agent's insurance to provide adequate coverage to the other Party.
Each party will ensure that its agents maintain the following minimum
insurance coverages and limits:

              Workers Compensation - Statutory limits required in the state
              where services are performed.

              Employers Liability - $500,000 per accident, $500,000 per
              employee disease and $500,000 policy limit for disease.

              Automobile Liability - $1,000,000 each person/each accident
              including owned, hired, and non-owned autos).

              Commercial General Liability Policy will include Broad Form
              Contractual Liability, Bodily Injury, Property Damage,
              Personal Injury and Completed Operations with a minimum limit
              of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and
              $2,000,000 aggregate.

              Umbrella Liability - Minimum required coverage is $5,000,000.
              Higher umbrella limits may be used to offset lower levels of
              underlying insurance requirements. The policy must reference
              each of the above policies.

         SECTION 24 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.

              24.01 Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement
without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent will
not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, provided, however,
that either Party may assign this Agreement to a corporation controlling,
controlled by or under common Control with the assigning Party. The consent
of a Party to any assignment of this Agreement will not constitute such
Party's consent to further assignment. This Agreement will be binding on
the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Any
assignment in contravention of this subsection will be void.

              24.02 Notices. All notices and other communications required
or permitted to be given under this Agreement will be in writing and will
be deemed to have been duly given upon (i) actual receipt by the notified
Party or (ii) constructive receipt (as of the date marked on the return
receipt) if sent by certified mail or overnight delivery service, return
receipt requested, to the following addresses:

         (a)  If to NASD Regulation:

              ***** *

              With, in the case of notice of breach or default, a required
              copy to: *****

         (b)  If to Nasdaq:

              *****

              With, in the case of notice of breach or default, a required
              copy to: *****

Either Party may change its address for notification purposes by giving the
other Party ten (10) days prior written notice of its new address.

              24.03 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any
number of counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original, but all
of which taken together shall constitute one single agreement between the
Parties.

              24.04 Relationship. The Parties intend to create an
independent contractor relationship and nothing contained in this Agreement
will be construed to make either Nasdaq or NASD Regulation partners, joint
venturers, principals, agents or employees of the other. NASD Regulation
and its personnel, in performance of this Agreement, are acting as
independent contractors and not as employees or agents of Nasdaq. Neither
Party will have any right, power or authority, express or implied, to bind
the other. NASD Regulation will provide all insurance coverage required by
applicable laws, regulations, or employment agreements, including, without
limitation, medical and workman's compensation. NASD Regulation will be
responsible for payment of all unemployment, social security, and other
payroll taxes and all benefits of all individuals who are engaged in the
performance of the Services. If, at any time, any liability is asserted
against Nasdaq for unemployment, social security or any other payroll tax
related to NASD Regulation or any individuals or subcontractors employed by
or associated with NASD Regulation, then NASD Regulation will indemnify and
hold harmless Nasdaq from any such liability, including, without
limitation, any such taxes, any interest or penalties related thereto, and
reasonable attorney's fees and costs.

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              24.05 Consents, Approvals and Requests. Except as
specifically set forth in this Agreement, all consents and approvals to be
given by either Party under this Agreement will not be unreasonably
withheld, conditioned or delayed.

              24.06 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is
held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to Law, then the
remaining provisions of this Agreement, if capable of substantial
performance, will remain in full force and effect.

              24.07 Waiver. No failure on the part of NASD Regulation or
Nasdaq to exercise, no delay in exercising, and no course of dealing with
respect to any right, power, or privilege under this Agreement will operate
as a waiver thereof, nor will any single or partial exercise of any such
right, power, or privilege preclude any other or further exercise thereof
or the exercise of any other right, power, or privilege under this
Agreement.

              24.08 Remedies Cumulative. No right or remedy herein
conferred upon or reserved to either Party is intended to be exclusive of
any other right or remedy, and each and every right and remedy will be
cumulative and in addition to any other right or remedy under this
Agreement, or under applicable law, whether now or hereafter existing.

              24.09 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Exhibits to
this Agreement represent the entire agreement between the Parties with
respect to its subject matter, and there are no other representations,
understandings or agreements between the Parties relative to such subject
matter.

              24.10 Amendments. No amendment to, or change, waiver or
discharge of, any provision of this Agreement will be valid unless in
writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the Parties.

              24.11 Survival Of Provisions. The terms of this Agreement
apply to those rights that survive any cancellation, termination, or
rescission, namely-- Confidentiality, Intellectual Property rights and
Indemnification sections of this Agreement, the provision and receipt of
Nasdaq Data, disclaimers of warranties, limitations of liability and any
warranties. Payment obligations of one Party to the other arising prior to
the cancellation, termination or recession of this Agreement will survive
the expiration of termination of this Agreement.

              24.12 Governing Law. This Agreement will be deemed to have
been made in the State of New York and will be construed and enforced in
accordance with, and the validity and performance hereof will be governed
by, the laws of the State of New York, without reference to its principles
of conflicts of laws. The Parties hereby consent to submit to the
jurisdiction of the federal or state courts of or for the State of New York
in connection with any action or proceeding instituted relating to this
Agreement.

              24.13 Covenant of Further Assurances. Nasdaq and NASD
Regulation covenant and agree that, subsequent to the execution and
delivery of this Agreement and, without any additional consideration, each
of Nasdaq and NASD Regulation will execute and deliver any further legal
instruments and perform any acts that are or may become necessary to
effectuate the purposes of this Agreement.

              24.14 Export. Nasdaq and NASD Regulation agree that they each
will comply with all applicable export laws and regulations of the United
States. Each Party will cooperate with the other Party in connection the
requirements of this Section, including promptly furnishing any end-user
certificates, affidavits regarding re-export or other applicable
certificates or documents.

              24.15 ***** *

              24.16 Approvals. Each Party warrants that it will, at its
sole expense, comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and
requirements, and that its performance of the Agreement will not cause it
to violate any State, Federal or local Laws. Each Party will at all times
exercise due care, prudence and diligence in carrying out its duties and
responsibilities under the Agreement. Each Party will 24.1 obtain and
maintain all necessary licenses, permits or government approvals as may be
necessary for it to perform the Agreement. Each Party further warrants that
it will cooperate with and assist the other Party in obtaining and
maintaining any such approvals as applicable, to the extent reasonably
possible if: (i) requested to do so by the other party in writing; and (ii)
without limiting the requesting Party's obligations under this Agreement.

              24.17 Publicity. Each Party will: (i) submit to the other
Party all advertising, written sales promotions, press releases and other
publicity matters relating to this Agreement in which the other Party's
name or Mark(s) is/are mentioned or which contains language from which the
connection of said name or marks may be inferred or implied (in each
instance, including the Marks); and (ii) not publish or use such
advertising, sales promotions, press releases or publicity matters without
the other Party's prior written consent.

              24.18 Error Correction. The Fees are based on information and
data furnished by the Parties during the negotiation of this Agreement. The
Parties acknowledge that they have to the extent possible, verified and
validated such information and data and that the Parties believe that it is
reflective of conditions in existence as of the Effective Date of this
Agreement. If, however, at any time during the first twelve (12) months
after the Commencement Date of this Agreement, either Party identifies a
material error in the information or data used to calculate these Fees,
then the Parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment to the Fees. In
addition, if in the time period stated above either Party identifies a
material error in an assumption in the description of a tower of NASD
Regulation Services that was approved by Nasdaq prior to the Commencement
Date of this Agreement that would have a material impact on NASD
Regulation's costs to provide the Services included in such tower, then the
parties will negotiate an equitable adjustment to the Fee for NASD
Regulation's provision of the Services in such tower to Nasdaq.

              24.19 Authorization. This Agreement will not be binding upon
the Parties unless executed by an authorized officer of NASD Regulation and
Nasdaq. Nasdaq and NASD Regulation and the persons executing this Agreement
represent that such persons are duly authorized by all necessary and
appropriate corporate or other action to execute this Agreement on behalf
of NASD Regulation and Nasdaq.

* ***** Confidential Treatment has been requested for the redacted
portions. The confidential redacted portions have been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

              24.20 Interpretation. The masculine, feminine or neuter
gender and the singular or plural number will be deemed to include the
other gender or numbers where the context so indicates or requires. Unless
otherwise expressly provided, references to days, months or years are to
calendar days, months or years. Person or persons includes individuals,
partnerships, corporations, government agencies or other entities.

         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have each caused this
Agreement to be signed and delivered by their duly authorized
representative.

NASD Regulation, Inc.               The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc.
(NASD Regulation)                   (Nasdaq)

By:                                 By:
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Name:                               Name:
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Title:                              Title:
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                                 EXHIBIT 1

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* ***** Confidential Treatment has been requested for the redacted
portions. The confidential redacted portions have been filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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