Modernizing Markets
Our vision for tomorrow’s capital markets and the core values underpinning their success
Redefining Markets
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
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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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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.
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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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.
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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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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Relevant Resources
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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- Modernizing Market Infrastructure: OCC on Reaching a Key Milestone in its Journey to the Cloud
- Defining Your Market Infrastructure Modernization Strategy
- Nasdaq Migrates GEMX Options Exchange to Cloud
- Nasdaq Advances its Commitment to the Cloud
- Driving Transformation Through the Modernization of Markets
- Everything You Need to Know about Dynamic M-ELO, the First Exchange AI-powered Order Type
- Nasdaq Breaks Ground in Cloud Migration