Nasdaq, Inc. (0K4T)

Overview

Nasdaq, Inc. is a global technology company that serves capital markets and a variety of other industries, marking its presence worldwide. The company operates across three primary segments: Capital Access Platforms, Financial Technology, and Market Services. Initially known as The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., the company underwent a name change to Nasdaq, Inc. in September 2015, continuing its legacy since its inception in 1971. With its headquarters located in New York, New York, Nasdaq, Inc. has been at the forefront of providing innovative financial products, technology solutions, and market services designed to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the capital markets.

Products and Services

• Capital Access Platforms

  This segment is integral to Nasdaq's offerings, focusing on the distribution of historical and real-time market data. It encompasses developing and licensing Nasdaq-branded indices and financial products, providing investor relations intelligence, governance solutions, ESG solutions, insights, and workflow solutions. It also includes the operation of listing platforms, making it a crucial component for enterprises seeking capital market access and compliance.

• Financial Technology

  Nasdaq's Financial Technology segment presents a range of solutions aimed at combating financial fraud and enhancing regulatory compliance, including:

  • Verafin: A cloud-based platform designed for the detection, investigation, and reporting of money laundering and financial frauds.
  • Surveillance solutions: A SaaS platform that aids organizations in complying with market rules, regulations, and internal market surveillance policies.
  • AxiomSL: A risk data management and regulatory reporting solution that addresses the complex data and reporting needs of financial institutions.
  • Calypso: A comprehensive front-to-back trading technology solution for financial markets, covering various asset classes.
  This segment caters to a broad spectrum of financial market needs, including trade management and colocation services.

• Market Platforms

  The Market Platforms segment of Nasdaq, Inc. provides a variety of trading and clearing services across multiple asset classes. These include:

  • Equity derivative trading and clearing
  • Cash equity trading
  • Fixed income and commodities trading and clearing
  • Currency trading services
  Operating a diverse array of exchanges and marketplace facilities, this segment covers derivatives, commodities, cash equity, debt, structured products, and exchange-traded products. It also encompasses the provision of clearing, settlement, and central depository services, reinforcing the backbone of transactional integrity in the global financial market.