Nasdaq CEO Friedman on AI and Transparency Across Markets

The video discusses NASDAQ's evolution from a securities exchange to a technology company serving global capital markets. It highlights NASDAQ's technology-driven services, including workflow tools for asset managers and anti-financial crime solutions. The use of AI in market modernization and financial crime prevention is explored, along with regulatory challenges. NASDAQ's role in ESG reporting and corporate efficiency is also covered, concluding with a discussion on regulatory issues related to listed companies.

What is NASDAQ's current vision beyond being a securities exchange?

• A global retail company

• A technology company serving global capital markets

• A financial advisory firm

• A traditional banking institution

How many exchanges worldwide does NASDAQ provide technology to?

• 50

• 130

• 100

• 200

What is the primary focus of NASDAQ's anti-financial crime suite?

• Fraud and AML detection

• Investment banking

• Marketing strategies

• Customer service

What is a key feature of NASDAQ's AI-driven order type?

• It reduces transaction fees

• It introduces latency to create liquidity pools

• It eliminates the need for brokers

• It increases the speed of transactions

What is a major challenge in using AI for financial crime detection?

• Limited computing power

• Regulatory requirements for explainability

• High cost of implementation

• Lack of data

What percentage of laundered money is estimated to be caught globally?

• 10%

• 1%

• 25%

• 50%

What is a significant barrier to data sharing for financial crime detection in Europe?

• Lack of technology

• Regulatory restrictions

• High costs

• Insufficient data

How does NASDAQ assist corporates with ESG reporting?

• By providing financial loans

• By offering generalized reporting tools

• By conducting environmental audits

• By managing their stock portfolios

What is NASDAQ's approach to handling regulatory issues with listed companies?

• They ignore regulatory issues

• They delist companies immediately

• They collaborate with FINRA and the SEC

• They independently investigate all claims

What is the role of NASDAQ's advisory team in ESG?

• To provide legal advice

• To manage corporate finances

• To help communicate with investors

• To conduct market research