On June 29th, Nasdaq sponsored a POLITICO Morning Exchange Live session with Steven Maijoor, Chair of the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA). Watch the interview to hear his thoughts on Brexit and more: http://spr.ly/6261BvUL3

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Watch the USNavy, USMC and USCG ring the Nasdaq Opening Bell Live on Facebook! http://spr.ly/6265Bvldv 

At our Brussels event, a very lively panel debate addressing actions by the EU and public markets to bolster financing for SMEs and their investors.

With Nasdaq´s Lauri Rosendahl, President Nasdaq Nordic, Ben Butters, Director of the Policy Department, Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Peter Branner, Head of Asset Management, SEB, Cora van Nieuwenhuizen, MEP, ECON Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, European Parliament, Joachim Schwerin, Principal Economist, DG GROW, European Commission and moderated by Ryan Heath, Politico

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Fantastic lunch to round out a very engaging conference on financing in Europe. Thank you to all the many attendees representing so many countries!

The requirements introduced by MiFID II are complex and will create many changes for Investment Firms. How will it affect algorithmic trading, direct electronic access, and reporting? What about recordkeeping and regulated markets? Delve into the intricacies of MiFID II with answers to your most pressing FAQs here. http://spr.ly/6269Bv5xP

Congratulations to Pinterest on making CNBC's 2016 #Disruptor50 list! http://spr.ly/6269BveVc

Interactive Brokers June Monthly Metrics now available! Check them out here: ibkr.com/MonthlyMetrics #MarketUpdate

The Overblown #Brexit Market Panic by Bob Greifeld for WSJ http://spr.ly/6267Bvgev 

In Brussels, Nasdaq just kicked off our "How to Improve Financing for European Companies?" with Nasdaq CEO Bob Greifeld and Jyrki Katainen, Vice President, European Commission, with introductory remarks by Nasdaq´s Lauri Rosendahl.

“The hallmark of Nasdaq’s DNA is to provide innovative solutions to reduce inefficiency and improve the way market participants trade and interact. The ISE acquisition squarely fits within these objectives. The merger of Nasdaq and ISE’s innovative options franchises will result in a combination of talent and technology from both organizations.”
Tom Wittman, EVP, Global Head of Equities

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We are pleased to announce that the International Securities Exchange (ISE) is now a part of Nasdaq. This acquisition allows us to improve efficiencies for clients, broaden our technology offering, and provide the size and scale within the equity options industry to innovate and experiment in the market. Nasdaq remains committed to serving the industry, our clients, and investors as we enhance our portfolio as part of our ongoing commitment to deliver optimal trading experiences.

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