Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Nasdaq taking steps to compensate investors for glitches that undermined Facebook's IPO, sources say - @WSJ

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. officials are telling brokers they plan to submit Wednesday the first step in the exchange group's bid to compensate investors for the technical glitches that undermined Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to come alongside further details from Nasdaq on its proposal to make up some of the losses sustained by banks and trading firms, which collectively have been estimated above $100 million, the people said.

Problems with Nasdaq OMX's exchange systems handling the May 18 opening of Facebook shares ...

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. officials are telling brokers they plan to submit Wednesday the first step in the exchange group's bid to compensate investors for the technical glitches that undermined Facebook Inc.'s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the matter.

The filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to come alongside further details from Nasdaq on its proposal to make up some of the losses sustained by banks and trading firms, which collectively have been estimated above $100 million, the people said.

Problems with Nasdaq OMX's exchange systems handling the May 18 opening of Facebook shares ...