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Modernizing Markets

Our vision for tomorrow’s capital markets and the core values underpinning their success.
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Future Focus

The financial ecosystem is evolving at a rapid pace. Growing volumes, volatility and regulation continue to reshape the landscape even as market participants become increasingly sophisticated and expect the same of marketplaces and infrastructure. 

At Nasdaq, it’s our mission to help drive modernization that advances economies, not only by deploying our technology but also serving as a leader that advocates for transparency, integrity, innovation and efficiency to power next-generation markets. 

Our Vision

We’re committed to pushing markets forward through a broad, intentional effort that addresses key challenges and opportunities felt by participants, regulators and financial market infrastructures (FMIs) alike. 

Access

Democratization of markets is a must. We continually strive to lower the barriers to participation while improving access to data through APIs and cloud-enabled tools that brings transparency to scale.

Resilience

We are strengthening markets by leveraging modernization to enhance resiliency and dependability for regulated systems and mission-critical workloads.

Growth

Digital transformation will lead FMIs to reap cost and efficiency benefits that ultimately lead to innovation and value for all stakeholders.

Cutting Edge

Modernization can help revolutionize operational models and business insights. Our aim is to aid the global financial community in secure and efficient utilization of new technologies and deployment models.

Market Modernization

We're at the Forefront of Shaping the Future of Markets
Market Modernization Highlights
Since the beginning, Nasdaq has been a pioneer working to advance markets for a better tomorrow. Through unparalleled technology and tools, we move global economies forward, fueling innovation and prosperity. Today we're already looking ahead and asking if what we do today can be better tomorrow?
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Areas of Focus

Modernizing Markets to Meet Tomorrow’s Needs

Technology considerations are core to modernization, but a holistic strategy also means leveling up operations, culture, principles and accountability. Our view of modernization is built on three narratives that are vital to the success of markets today and tomorrow:

The Role of Exchanges

As market participants needs evolve to meet modern demands, it’s up to us and other financial market infrastructures (FMIs) to ensure liquidity, fairness and efficiency that leads to shaping modern market ecosystems today and tomorrow.

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Modernized Technology Infrastructure and Operations

Scalability and agility are at a premium, but legacy technology can be a costly drag. We’re leading digital transformation and helping global partners to do the same.

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Sustainable Growth

Trust and security are paramount to the growth of sustainable investments and allocation of capital toward climate projects. We’re driving standardization and dependable processes that support new markets and operational excellence.

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Meet Our Customers
Nasdaq Tech Spotlight: Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) is transforming the region's capital markets by integrating advanced technology with Nasdaq, creating a more innovative and efficient investment experience for all.
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How to Craft a Modernization Strategy for Market Infrastructure Unprecedented volume. Major disruptive events. New asset classes. The last few years have put a strain on market infrastructure operators. However, amid the challenges lies an opportunity to position for the future and improve operations via infrastructure modernization with cloud adoption as the foundation. Download the Whitepaper

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Learn More About Nasdaq's Modernization Journey

We’ve learned many lessons over our decades-long modernization journey and supporting next-gen markets that promote inclusive growth. These experiences have given us valuable insights to share with others working their way down the same path. Here are some educational and thought leadership resources that showcase our commitment to innovation and better capital markets for tomorrow. 
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