Nasdaq Derivatives Markets - Rules & Regulations

Notice Date: 24 August 2026

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (21 September versions)

Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) and Nasdaq Clearing AB (the “Clearing House”) are proposing to amend the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets.

The changes relate to the discontinuation of OTC Trade Reporting for Exchange listed Fixed Income Contracts, and the shortening of maturity for government futures to 3 months. The amendments include changes to Chapter 2 of the Clearing Rules, Chapter A of the Exchange and Clearing Rules, Chapter C of the Exchange and Clearing Rules and Appendix 1 to the Exchange and Clearing Rules – Quotation list.

Attached are amended drafts setting out these changes. The key changes are also summarized below for ease of reference.

The amendments presented herein may, if so requested, be subject to consultation with the Swedish Securities Markets Association, Exchange Members and Clearing Members in accordance with the relevant Exchange Rules and Clearing Rules.

Clearing Rules Chapter 2

• Reference to Fixed Income Contracts removed from section about registration of OTC transactions

Exchange and Clearing Rules Chapter C – Contract Specifications

• Changed text in “Listing of Series” in the derivatives that are exchange listed, with reference to Chapter A
• Reference to “Off-Book Transactions” added
• Update of “Final Time for Registration”, more in line with the wording for Equity Derivatives
• “Series Term” in Section C.9 updated from 6 to 3 months

Exchange and Clearing Rules Chapter A – Contract Specifications

• Text removed from Chapter C inserted

Exchange and Clearing Rules Appendix 1 – Quotation List

• Term on government futures changed from 6 to 3 months

The amendments will come into effect on 21 September 2026.

Chapter 2 - Blackline

Chapter C (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Chapter A (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Appendix 1 - Quotation List (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Notice Date: 9 June 2026

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (New effective date: 14 September)

The introduction of OMXS30 Daily Options has been postponed to 14 September 2026.

As a consequence, Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) and Nasdaq Clearing AB (the “Clearing House”) are proposing to change the effective date of the proposed amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets, that were communicated on 18 May.

The proposed changes are made in the following documents:

• Chapter A of the Exchange and Clearing Rules
• Chapter B of the Exchange and Clearing Rules

Attached are amended drafts with updated effective date.

The amendments will come into effect on 14 September 2026.

Chapter A (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Chapter B (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Notice Date: 16 June 2026

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (1 September 2026 version)

Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) is proposing to amend the Exchange Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets.

The changes concern market data, including market data audits. They are introduced to align with forthcoming regulatory requirements set out in Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1156 (RTS on RCB). Similar changes are already being processed for Nasdaq Nordic Member Rules and Baltic Member Rules.

The following proposed changes will be made in Chapter 1-6 of the Exchange rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets:

• Editorial clarification referencing the Nasdaq Global Data Agreement. (1.4.2)
• Amendments introduced relating to the framework of market data audits. The existing Exchange Rules process for conducting routine market data audits will be replaced with a new process aligned with the criteria set out in the RTS on RCB. The scope of information that may be requested during these audits will also be more clearly defined and limited. In addition, the applicable lookback period will be aligned with the maximum period permitted under the RTS on RCB. Finally, the edits relate to a revised timeline for the completion and finalisation of market data audits. (1.4.4)

Attached is an amended draft setting out the proposed changes.

The amendments may, if so requested, be subject to consultation with the Swedish Securities Markets Association and Exchange Members in accordance with the Exchange Rules.

The amendments will come into effect on 1 September 2026.

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Notice Date: 8 May 2026

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (15 May version)

Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) and Nasdaq Clearing AB (the “Clearing House”) are proposing to amend the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets. The tick size for Nasdaq Government Bond Futures and Mortgage Bond Futures denominated in SEK will be changed from 0.001 to 0,0001.

The amendments relate to Chapter C (Contract Specifications) of the Exchange and Clearing Rules. Attached is an amended draft setting out the changes.

The amendments may, if so requested, be subject to consultation with the Swedish Securities Markets Association and Clearing Members in accordance with the Clearing Rules.

The amendments will come into effect on 15 May 2026.

• Chapter C (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline

Notice Date: 10 February 2026

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets and Nasdaq Commodities Market (9 March versions)

Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) and Nasdaq Clearing AB (the “Clearing House”) are proposing to amend the Exchange Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (the “Exchange Rules”),  and the Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets and the Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Commodities Market (together, the “Clearing Rules”).

The amendments primarily relate to updating the Clearing Rules to prepare for the launch of the automatic netting function (to be further described in an upcoming market notice), introducing a new section related to corporate actions, and reducing the size of the Commodity Default Fund to EUR one million to adapt to the lower volume expected once migration is completed. The amendments include changes to Chapter 2 of the Clearing Rules, Chapter C of the Exchange and Clearing Rules, List of Definitions, and Clearing Appendix 9 Default Fund Rules (for the Commodities market).

Defined terms in this letter shall have the meaning given to them in the Exchange Rules and Clearing Rules.

The amendments presented herein may, if so requested, be subject to consultation with the Swedish Securities Markets Association, Exchange Members and Clearing Members in accordance with the relevant Exchange Rules and Clearing Rules.

Chapter 2 of the Clearing Rules

• Section 2.11.6 has been updated to simplify and to better align the wording with current practice related to Physical Settlement delays and to simplify the wording related to delayed settlement costs.
• Section 2.11.10 (ii) has been updated to reflect that settlement currency cash collateral is broader than currently listed.
• Section 2.11.18 has been updated to include wording on current practice related to Physical Settlement of share forward and Physical Settlement of share options, respectively.
• Section 2.11.21 has been updated to remove reference to physical settlement of interest forwards as this a product is not available for trading or clearing.
• A new section 2.12.20 has been included to clarify the processing of corporate actions and the level of liability assumed by the Clearing House in this respect.
• A new section 2.15a has been included in preparation for the launch of the automatic netting function.

Chapter C of the Exchange and Clearing Rules

• Chapter C is updated to reflect that NOWA Futures, NIBOR-FRA (6M), and NOK Interest Rate Swap Futures, are no longer available for trading and clearing.

List of Definitions

• The definition of "Generic Rates Netting Eligible Instruments" has been removed.

Clearing Appendix 9 Default Fund Rules of the Commodities market

• Section 3.5 is amended to reflect that the minimum size of the Commodity Default Fund is lowered from EUR 5,000,000 (five million) to EUR 1,000,000 (one million).

The amendments will come into effect on 9 March 2026.

• Chapter 2 - Blackline
• Chapter C (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline
• List of Definitions (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline
• Appendix 9 - Default Fund Rules - Blackline

Notice Date: 12 December 2025

Proposed Amendments to the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets (19 January 2026 version)

Nasdaq Stockholm AB (the “Exchange”) and Nasdaq Clearing AB (the “Clearing House”) are proposing to amend the Exchange and Clearing Rules of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets. The purpose of the amendments is to change the tick sizes for single-stock options denominated in DKK, NOK, and SEK.

The amendments relate to Chapter B (Contract Specifications) of the Exchange and Clearing Rules. Attached is an amended draft setting out the changes.

The amendments may, if so requested, be subject to consultation with the Swedish Securities Markets Association and Clearing Members in accordance with the Clearing Rules.

The amendments will come into effect on 19 January 2026.

• Chapter B (joint Exchange and Clearing Rules) - Blackline