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    Best Practices for Market Operator Modernization
    Best Practices for Market Operator Modernization

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    Best Practices for Market Operator Modernization

    Financial market infrastructures (FMIs) know they need to modernize amid a wave of innovation, competition and growth opportunities. But “How?” they modernize is the real question—and the answer lies in aligning technology strategy, business goals, people and processes.

    MODERNIZING CAPITAL MARKETS

    A Structured Plan for Success

    Business transformation can present FMIs with operational challenges, objections and resource constraints. To counter these blockers and drive successful modernization, market operators need to develop a thorough plan that carefully lays out strategic, execution and implementation objectives. In a new white paper from Nasdaq Financial Technology, we leverage our decades of market expertise to help guide FMIs through this process of crafting a modernization roadmap that identifies desired outcomes, engages key stakeholders and builds momentum for long-term success.

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    Introducing Nasdaq Eqlipse

    Nasdaq's Magnus Haglind introduces Nasdaq Eqlipse, a comprehensive suite of marketplace technology solutions powering the complete trade lifecycle. In this video, Haglind explains how Nasdaq Eqlipse integrates Nasdaq's proven trading, clearing technology, CSD and intelligence solutions to enable market operators to adapt to changing market dynamics and future proof their operations.

    Nasdaq's Magnus Haglind introduces Nasdaq Eqlipse, a comprehensive suite of marketplace technology solutions powering the complete trade lifecycle. In this video, Haglind explains how Nasdaq Eqlipse integrates Nasdaq's proven trading, clearing technology, CSD and intelligence solutions to enable market operators to adapt to changing market dynamics and future proof their operations.

    Organizational Considerations

    In this guide, we walk through the steps to building a business case and stakeholder consensus around modernization:

    • Strategic vision: Successful modernization relies on visionary leadership and well-defined tactics that guide organizations through complex transformations and investment decisions.
    • Stakeholder engagement: FMIs must balance talent workforce, board members, regulator and clients relationships to achieve benefits for their entire market ecosystems.
    • Technology-driven: Modernized solutions simplify complexity, driving operational efficiency through cloud enablement, data management, microservices and continuous innovation.
    • Collaboration and learning: FMIs can consider partnerships and industry collaboration to extend their capacity and capabilities to enact robust modernization.
    Download the Best Practices Guide

    In this guide, we walk through the steps to building a business case and stakeholder consensus around modernization:

    • Strategic vision: Successful modernization relies on visionary leadership and well-defined tactics that guide organizations through complex transformations and investment decisions.
    • Stakeholder engagement: FMIs must balance talent workforce, board members, regulator and clients relationships to achieve benefits for their entire market ecosystems.
    • Technology-driven: Modernized solutions simplify complexity, driving operational efficiency through cloud enablement, data management, microservices and continuous innovation.
    • Collaboration and learning: FMIs can consider partnerships and industry collaboration to extend their capacity and capabilities to enact robust modernization.
    Download the Best Practices Guide ->
    Best Practices for Market Operator Modernization

     

    Video

    Nasdaq Eqlipse: Modernizing Capital Markets Technology

    Carl Slesser discusses why firms are choosing Nasdaq Eqlipse's cloud-native platform over in-house development for faster deployment and reduced costs. He explores how AI, automation, and data intelligence are transforming market operations, and explains the strategic value of combining advanced technology with decades of market expertise and dedicated service support.

    Blog

    What Market Operators Need to Know About Software Deployment and Operating Models for Market Technology

    Deployment model is critical to market operator modernization. Read more about the selection process and how optionality figures into infrastructure future-proofing.

    Blog

    Modernizing FMI Data Management: Unlocking Operational Benefits and Revenue Opportunities

    Data management is at the bedrock of market modernization. Learn how market operators are relying on intelligence, analytics and automation to drive ecosystem and client benefits.

    Checklist

    A Strategic Roadmap to FMI Modernization

    As markets evolve, FMIs can use this checklist to self-assess their readiness to pursue infrastructure modernization. Download now to guide your transformation.

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    Download the Best Practices Guide

    Learn how to build a market modernization strategy today.

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    Modernization Blueprint for Market Operators

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    A Blueprint for the Next Generation of Markets with Resilience and Optionality

    The blueprint empowers market operators to execute their modernization strategies, optimizing their resource investments while focusing on operational excellence, enhancing competitive differentiation, satisfying their regulatory obligations, and driving innovation within their markets.

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