Nasdaq, Inc. reports developments across its market infrastructure, index, data, listings and financial technology businesses. Company news commonly covers monthly trading volumes, quarterly volume and listings statistics, earnings releases, dividend announcements, and operating trends in divisions such as Financial Technology.
Nasdaq updates also include changes to the Nasdaq-100 Index and other Nasdaq Global Indexes, trading halt and resumption notices from The Nasdaq Stock Market, and corporate governance or capital-structure matters. Its financial technology activities include solutions tied to capital management, financial crime and regulatory compliance software.
Nasdaq solidified its status as Europe’s leading listings hub, achieving 219 new equity listings in 2021, including a record 174 initial public offerings (IPOs), raising EUR 13.4 billion in total. The trading environment saw a rise in retail inflow, resulting in unprecedented levels of equity and derivative trading. Nasdaq also advanced its commitment to ESG by acquiring a majority stake in Puro.earth, reflecting a 361% increase in trading volumes for carbon removal certificates. The European markets achieved record trading volumes, with a daily average share trading increase of 7.1%.
The Nasdaq Stock Market has censured SpeedRoute LLC and imposed a $450,000 fine for breaching Rule 15c3-5 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 over a five-year span, from January 2017 to November 2021. SpeedRoute failed to implement adequate risk management and supervisory procedures, leading to the transmission of erroneous orders and the filing of 30 erroneous execution petitions. Despite knowing about its system failures since late 2018, SpeedRoute continued to send orders without establishing necessary safeguards. The firm did not admit or deny the charges.
Bionomics Limited (Nasdaq: BNOX, ASX: BNO) will ring the Nasdaq Closing Bell remotely on January 14, 2022. The ceremony will feature Dr Errol De Souza, Executive Chairman, and the company team. The live stream can be accessed through the Nasdaq website. Bionomics is focused on developing allosteric ion channel modulators for central nervous system disorders, with its lead candidate, BNC210, targeting Social Anxiety Disorder and PTSD. The company has a partnership with Merck for cognitive treatment trials in Alzheimer's disease.
On January 13, 2022, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced that Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) will replace Peloton Interactive (PTON) in the NASDAQ-100 Index, NASDAQ-100 Equal Weighted Index, and NASDAQ-100 Ex-Technology Index. This change will take effect prior to market opening on January 24, 2022. The inclusion of Old Dominion signifies notable market movement as it strengthens the index's representation in the freight sector.
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Nasdaq (NDAQ) has partnered with TRIBE Freedom Foundation to develop the TRIBE Survivor Financial Empowerment Programme, aimed at supporting survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery. This centralized portal will provide financial literacy resources for financial institutions and support organizations. Nasdaq's initiative emphasizes its commitment to combat financial crime and empower communities. The partnership aligns with TRIBE's mission since 2013 to support survivors, providing essential tools for financial independence. Numerous awareness and fundraising activities are expected throughout 2022.
On January 10, 2022, Nasdaq (NDAQ) announced its December 2021 monthly and quarterly trading volumes, estimated revenue capture, and listing statistics for the quarter ending December 31, 2021. These details are available on Nasdaq's investor relations website. The company emphasizes its technology offerings and services that support capital markets. Nasdaq also provides caution regarding forward-looking statements, highlighting various risks, including economic fluctuations and potential impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nasdaq (NDAQ) has announced that it will release its Fourth Quarter 2021 financial results on January 26, 2022. The results will be available for review at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, preceded by a press release posted on the Nasdaq Investor Relations website at approximately 7:00 AM Eastern. Senior management, including the CEO and CFO, will discuss the results during a conference call, which will be accessible via webcast. Investors can also access an audio replay of the conference call later on the website.
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In 2021, Nasdaq (NDAQ) led the U.S. exchanges with 743 IPOs, raising $180 billion, achieving a 76% win rate among operating companies. Notably, 63% of all IPO proceeds in the U.S. were raised through Nasdaq. The exchange featured the largest IPO, the highest number of SPAC business combinations, and welcomed 35 companies, including Honeywell, transferring a total market value of $360.4 billion to Nasdaq. The year also marked the launch of Nasdaq Private Market as an independent entity, aimed at enhancing trading in private stocks.