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Nasdaq says derivatives deal under EU probe was ‘lawful’ (update*)

By Lewis Crofts ( November 6, 2025, 11:29 GMT | Insight) -- Stock exchange operator Nasdaq has defended a cooperation deal at the heart of an EU antitrust investigation, saying it “delivered clear benefits” and was discussed with the European Commission when launched. On Thursday, the regulator opened a formal probe into Nasdaq and Deutsche Börse, raising concerns over their conduct in the “listing, trading and clearing of financial derivatives.”Stock exchange operator Nasdaq has defended a cooperation deal at the heart of an EU antitrust investigation, saying it “delivered clear benefits” and was discussed with the European Commission when launched....

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