| Pohjola Bank plc will cease its derivatives membership at NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB. The last day of trading will be Friday March 22, 2013. The trading id of Pohjola Bank plc is OPS. |
| For further information concerning this exchange notice please contact Riikka Leppänen on telephone number +46 8 405 60 00. |
| NASDAQ OMX Stockholm AB |
