The FINANCIAL -- NASDAQ OMX Stockholm announces that it has launched a new fixed income index named OMRX All Index, which will act as a benchmark for the Swedish bond and money markets.

The FINANCIAL -- The Governing Body of the International Labour Office called for an “employment oriented” response to the global economic crisis based on policy measures set out in the ILO’s Global Jobs Pact.

The FINANCIAL -- Carlson Hotels Worldwide on November 20 announced the appointment of Michael Hutchins to the position of vice president of development for Radisson Hotels & Resorts for the Eastern United States and Canada. Radisson is the flagship, full-service brand for the hotel division.

The FINANCIAL -- Further exemplifying its exceptional quality and safety, the 2010 Kia Soul has yet again been recognized by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the U.S. and been given a 2010 'Top Safety Pick' award for the second consecutive time this year in the Small Car category.

The FINANCIAL -- ING announced on November 18 that the European Commission has formally approved the restructuring plan submitted by ING .