"NYSE Euronext extends its sincere appreciation to Mary Schapiro for her leadership and commitment to working with all constituents to improve U.S. markets. On behalf of my colleagues, I thank Mary and wish her well in her future endeavors.
We welcome President Obama's selection of Elisse Walter as the new Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ms. Walter brings a wealth of regulatory and financial markets expertise that makes her a strong choice to lead the SEC. We look forward to working with her and the entire SEC staff to help advance the U.S. capital marketplace to the benefit of all participants."