Nasdaq CEO: Tech Innovation, Leadership and Fighting Financial Crime

In this podcast, Nicolai Tangen engages in a dialogue with Adena Friedman, the CEO of Nasdaq. Friedman shares how Nasdaq has evolved from just being a market operator to becoming a global tech partner for the financial sector, emphasizing key values like liquidity, transparency, and integrity. She points out that the robust liquidity and diverse investor base of the US market are significant factors that attract companies to list there. The discussion also touches on various topics such as high-frequency trading, dark pools, and the growing concentration of market power among a few major firms, along with Nasdaq's efforts to combat financial crime. Lastly, Friedman offers a glimpse into her leadership philosophy, highlighting the importance of empowering teams and encouraging young professionals to stay curious and seize new opportunities.