May 2025 Edition | Transformational Leadership
Transformational leadership is not just about anticipating the future, it’s about shaping it. This month’s edition of the Nasdaq Newsroom Monthly explores how Nasdaq and its global partners are driving innovation, modernizing the global markets, and building trust across industries.
From regulatory leadership and market infrastructure to combatting anti-financial crime, these milestones reflect our commitment to progress through partnership with leaders throughout the global financial system.
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Modernization Milestones: Nasdaq’s Journey to Transform the Global Markets
Sweden’s Capital Markets: How Nasdaq Nordic Markets Have Become a Blueprint for Europe
Nasdaq Chair and CEO Adena Friedman joined David Westin, Anchor of Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week, to discuss Sweden’s thriving financial landscape and how we’re deploying Nasdaq’s advanced technology to support the global financial system.
With a deep pool of retail and institutional investors, Sweden has cultivated one of Europe’s most dynamic capital markets, attracting IPOs at a rate unmatched by many of its neighbors.
As the EU works to create a more robust capital market ecosystem, Sweden stands out for its investment culture and policies that encourage risk-taking and growth. With insights from Swedish Minister for Financial Markets Niklas Wykman, Investor AB CEO Christian Cederholm, Froda CEO Olle Lundin, and Swedbank CEO Jens Henriksson, Adena and David explore how Sweden has become a financial bright spot in Europe.
Bridging Innovation Across Asia: Nasdaq’s Role in Building a More Inclusive and Resilient Financial System
Nasdaq’s recent engagements across Asia—including a landmark partnership announcement and bell ceremony with the Philippines Stock Exchange underscore the region’s growing momentum in capital markets innovation. From Manila to Tokyo and beyond, each market is evolving at its own pace, yet they share a common ambition: to build more inclusive, transparent, and resilient financial ecosystems that fuel sustainable economic growth.
In Thailand, Nasdaq and The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have deepened their strategic technology partnership to modernize the country’s capital markets. By promoting Nasdaq’s surveillance and risk management tools across its member community, SET is reinforcing transparency and strengthening its leadership within ASEAN. This collaboration exemplifies how market operators can drive transformation, helping broker firms professionalize operations and adapt to global market dynamics.
Celebrating Visionaries: How Our Clients and Partners are Shaping the Future
How Apotea is Transforming Swedes' Access to Healthcare
Sweden’s largest online pharmacy, 📦 apotea.se, is redefining convenience in healthcare. CEO Pär Svärdson recentlyvisitedd Nasdaq Stockholm to share how a relentless focus on customer experience has fueled growth and shaped the future of digital pharmacies.
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From Family Legacy to Nasdaq Listing: The eToro Story
Following their recent IPO celebration, eToro co-founders Yoni Assia and Ronen Assia reflect on their entrepreneurial journeys and the powerful influence of family, innovation, and shared vision that shaped their path to following in the footsteps of their father, David Assia, bringing their company public on Nasdaq.
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Nasdaq and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Accelerate Innovation
Nasdaq has entered a multi-year brand partnership with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, uniting two global leaders in performance and precision. The partnership underscores Nasdaq's deep commitment to innovation and the companies that champion it. “Together we will accelerate growth for our respective organizations while we create exceptional experiences for fans of the sport,” said Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO of Nasdaq.
Frontiers of the Future: How Technology, Human Ingenuity, and Innovation Are Impacting Our World
Through relentless innovation and cutting-edge technology, Nasdaq’s listed companies are pioneering research across the sciences, accelerating space exploration, reimagining research at sea and exploring new green technology that can keep our planet cool to create a bright, sustainable future for the next generation. Featuring key Nasdaq partners like NASA, The Schmidt Ocean Institute and Puro.earth, we invite visitors on a visual journey to discover how they are fueling innovation from the ocean depths, on land and in outer space.
Honoring Service During Fleet Week
Nasdaq was proud to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s 250-year legacy of service, strength, and unwavering commitment to American freedom with a kickoff for YC Fleet Week 2025. Nasdaq Executive Vice Chairman Ed Knight; Joe Hinrichs, President & CEO of CSX; Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO of Blue Star Families; and The Honorable John Phelan, U.S. Secretary of the Navy, joined. Nasdaq at the MarketSite to recognize the dedication and sacrifice of our Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen.
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Empowering Markets: The Latest from Nasdaq in Advocacy and Anti-Financial Crime Technology
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: 5 Key Takeaways from Nasdaq's Digital Assets Comment Letter to the SEC
As digital assets increasingly intersect with traditional financial markets, the regulatory landscape demands greater clarity. Nasdaq recently submitted a comment letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) addressing digital asset classification at this pivotal moment for market structure development.
Nasdaq Verafin and Fincom Partner to Strengthen Sanctions Screening Capabilities
Nasdaq Verafin is embarking on a strategic collaboration with sanctions screening provider Fincom to bring more robust sanctions screening technology to clients. The new partnership will combine Nasdaq Verafin's extensive anti-financial crime platform with Fincom's specialized sanctions screening technology. This collaboration improves compliance accuracy and reduces false positives—supporting financial institutions in a complex regulatory environment.
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