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Nasdaq First North MTF: Rules & Regulations

First North is a Multilateral Trading Facility (MTF) as defined in the Markets in the Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), regulating securities companies and exchanges in the European Union. Issuers on First North MTF are subject to the rules of different segments of First North MTF but not the requirements for admission to trading on a regulated market. 

The rules of the different segments are the same in all local First North markets, except for a few, smaller differences due to national law. The equity segment, Nasdaq First North Growth Market is a registered SME growth market as defined in EU legislation (as implemented in national law).

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Issuer Rules

In this section, you will find current rulebooks and rules, Q&As, regulatory notices pertaining to rule changes and the upcoming version of the new rulebooks. Swedish/Finnish/Danish/Icelandic documents are placed under Local Language Versions when available.

Rulebooks/Rules
Nasdaq First North – Bond Market – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares Click here Nasdaq First North Copenhagen and Stockholm – Structured Products – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North Helsinki – Structured Products – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North – Warrants and Certificates – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North Iceland – Fixed Income – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North – Trading List – Rules Click here Nasdaq First North Helsinki – Other Instruments – Rulebook Click here Nasdaq First North Helsinki - New Guidelines for insiders Dec 4, 2024 Click here
Local Language Versions
Tulossa voimaan: Epävirallinen käännös 1.8.2026 – First North Growth Market Rulebook clean Click here Tulossa voimaan: Epävirallinen käännös 1.8.2026 – First North Growth Market Rulebook track Click here Epävirallinen käännös 1.4.2026 – First North Growth Market Rulebook final clean Click here Epävirallinen käännös 1.4.2026 – First North Growth Market Rulebook final track Click here Uusi Pörssin sisäpiiriohje 4.12.2024 (rulebook) Click here Uusi Pörssin sisäpiiriohje 4.12.2024 track Click here Voimassa 3.12.2024 saakka Nasdaq Helsinki: Official Finnish version – Pörssin sisäpiiriohje – 1.7.2023 Click here
Supporting Documents
Nasdaq Copenhagen - First North Growth Market shares - Kategorier for oplysningsforpligtelser Click here Nasdaq Copenhagen - First North Growth Market shares - Categories for disclosure obligations Click here Nasdaq First North Growth Market Q&A Click here Nasdaq First North Growth Market Q&A - Redline Click here Nasdaq Stockholm Guidance: Disclosure of inside information for issuers of shares Click here Nasdaq Stockholm Guidance: Financial Reports for Issuers on Nasdaq First North Growth Market Sweden Click here Nasdaq Helsinki Guidance: New categories for disclosures on Nasdaq First North Growth Market FIN_ENG Click here
Regulatory Notices And Upcoming Rulebooks (2025 - 2026)
Nasdaq Helsinki - Regulatory Notice 17 July 2026 – MAR Delegated regulation and insider list formats Click here Sääntötiedote 17.7.2026 – MAR delegoitu asetus ja sisäpiiriluettelomallit Click here Regulatory Notice 1 July 2026: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares Click here Upcoming version: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares effective 1 August 2026 Click here Nasdaq Helsinki - Regulatory Notice 10 June 2026 - Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd's issuers and Certified Advisers, Corporate Governance Code 2026 Click here Sääntötiedote 10.6.2026 - Nasdaq Helsinki Oy:n liikkeeseenlaskijoille ja hyväksytyille neuvonantajille, Hallinnointikoodi 2026 Click here Upcoming version: Finnish Corporate Governance Code 2026 Click here Tulossa voimaan: Hallinnointikoodi 2026 Click here Upcoming version: First North Bond Market Rulebook, effective 5 July 2026 Click here Regulatory Notice 5 June 2026: Changes to the Nasdaq First North Bond Market Rulebook Click here Comparative Table – Revision of Nasdaq First North Bond Market Rulebook 5 July 2026 Click here Nasdaq Helsinki - Regulatory Notice 2 June 2026 – MAR art 17 and Guidelines for Insiders Click here Sääntötiedote 2.6.2026 – MAR 17 muutokset ja Sisäpiiriohje Click here Nasdaq Helsinki: Sääntötiedote 24.2.2026 – Muutoksia Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares -sääntökirjaan Click here Upcoming version: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares effective 1 April 2026 Click here Regulatory Notice 24 February 2026: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares Click here Upcoming version: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares effective 1 July 2025 Click here Regulatory Notice 30 May 2025: Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares Click here Nasdaq Helsinki: Sääntötiedote 30.5.2025 – Muutoksia Nasdaq First North Growth Market Rulebook-sääntökirjaan osakkeiden liikkeeseenlaskiijoille 1.7.2025 Click here Upcoming version: First North Growth Market Rulebook for Issuers of Shares, effective April 1, 2025 Click here Nasdaq Helsinki: Regulatory Notice Dec 3, 2024 – Changes of MAR and Guidelines for Insiders Dec 4, 2024 Click here Nasdaq Helsinki: Sääntötiedote 3.12.2024 – MAR-muutokset ja Pörssin sisäpiiriohje 4.12.2024 (reg not) Click here Upcoming version: Rules of Nasdaq Nordic for Warrants and Certificates, effective 1 January 2025 Click here

Common Rules

Nordic Member Rules

Rules & Regulations - Nordic Member Rules

The Nasdaq Nordic Member Rules contain conditions for membership and trading rules on the regulated markets and MTFs.

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Nordic Main Market Rules

Rules & Regulations – Nordic Main Market Rules

The Nasdaq Nordic Main Market Rules contain requirements for issuers to be admitted to trading on the regulated market.

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Derivatives Rules

Rules & Regulations - Derivatives Rules

Rules and Regulations of Nasdaq Derivatives Markets govern Nasdaq Stockholm's derivative exchange & Nasdaq Clearing.

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Local Rules

Nasdaq Helsinki

Rules & Regulations - Helsinki

Nasdaq Helsinki (Helsingin pörssi) is a regulated market licensed in Finland.

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Nasdaq Copenhagen

Rules & Regulations - Copenhagen

Nasdaq Copenhagen (Københavns Fondsbørs) is a regulated market licensed in Denmark.

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Nasdaq Stockholm

Rules & Regulations - Stockholm

Nasdaq Stockholm (Stockholmsbörsen) is a regulated market licensed in Sweden.

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Nasdaq Iceland

Rules & Regulations - Iceland

Nasdaq Iceland (Kauphöll Íslands) is a regulated market licensed in Iceland.

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Rules & Regulations - Consultations Nasdaq and Governmental consultations in regards to rules & regulations. Learn More