Adena Friedman

TiEcon 2021: From Startup to IPO - Founders, Funders, Public Lister, and Storytellers Will Engage a Global Audience

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The perfect constellation of founders, funders, a public lister, and global media personalities are coming together during the three day event to engage and inspire every attendee.

Key Points: 
  • The perfect constellation of founders, funders, a public lister, and global media personalities are coming together during the three day event to engage and inspire every attendee.
  • Dr Geeta Gupta-Fisker is a self-made billionaire, along with her husband Henrik Fisker, the visionary car designer.
  • Adena Friedman was named the CEO of Nasdaq in January 2017, the first woman to lead a global exchange.
  • TiE hosts TiEcon to create an entrepreneurial ecosystem under one roof for C-level executives, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Nasdaq Completes Acquisition of Verafin

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

NEW YORK and ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ), a global technology company, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Verafin , an industry pioneer in anti-financial crime management solutions.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and ST. JOHNS, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 11, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq: NDAQ), a global technology company, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Verafin , an industry pioneer in anti-financial crime management solutions.
  • At Nasdaq, we believe that fair, secure and transparent markets are vital to creating strong economies that move the world forward, said Adena Friedman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq.
  • Verafin will continue to operate in St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador as a stand-alone organization aligned with Nasdaqs Market Technology business.
  • Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) is a global technology company serving the capital markets and other industries.

Nasdaq Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation

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Monday, February 8, 2021

In the 50 years since Nasdaqs founding, the world and capital markets have evolved dramatically, said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq.

Key Points: 
  • In the 50 years since Nasdaqs founding, the world and capital markets have evolved dramatically, said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq.
  • Nasdaq was founded in 1971 as the worlds first fully electronic quotation system.
  • It is also the home to innovation, with the five largest U.S. companies listed on Nasdaq.
  • To learn more about the company, technology solutions and career opportunities, visit us on LinkedIn , on Twitter @Nasdaq , or at www.nasdaq.com .

Nasdaq Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Michael Ptasznik

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Dennison will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer effectiveMarch 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • Dennison will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer effectiveMarch 1, 2021.
  • Ptaszniks retirement follows a successful 30-year career in the accounting and financial services profession.
  • Prior to joining Nasdaq, Michael served as Chief Financial Officer for TMX Group Limited.
  • "On behalf of the entire team at Nasdaq and the Board of Directors, I want to thank Michael for his leadership and dedication to our company and values, saidAdena Friedman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Nasdaq.

Nasdaq Names Roland Chai Global Chief Risk Officer

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Friday, January 31, 2020

NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Roland Chai, most recently Head of Post-Trade at Hong Kong Exchange, will join the executive leadership team as Chief Risk Officer (CRO).

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Jan. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) today announced that Roland Chai, most recently Head of Post-Trade at Hong Kong Exchange, will join the executive leadership team as Chief Risk Officer (CRO).
  • Chai will be responsible for developing, reviewing and maintaining Nasdaqs global risk program.
  • Risk management is an essential part of Nasdaqs global business and operations, said Adena Friedman, President and CEO, Nasdaq.
  • Nasdaq is committed to building and maintaining an industry leading culture of risk management that is able to support our long-term objectives.

Quandl Data Conference Announces Keynote Speaker Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Quandl, the largest provider of alternative data for financial professionals, has announced Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, as the keynote speaker at the Quandl Data Conference, the preeminent event in the alternative data ecosystem.

Key Points: 
  • Quandl, the largest provider of alternative data for financial professionals, has announced Adena Friedman, CEO of Nasdaq, as the keynote speaker at the Quandl Data Conference, the preeminent event in the alternative data ecosystem.
  • In addition, Quandl will introduce to the market a proprietary E-Commerce Insights platform, which offers daily, product-level and SKU-level transaction data to financial professionals.
  • The Quandl Data Conference will be held on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Convenes 46th St. location in New York City.
  • This year, weve decided to maintain whats been so successful in previous conferences like our data provider lightning rounds while also setting the agenda on implementation and infrastructure, said Tammer Kamel, CEO of Quandl.