Founded in 1971, Nasdaq, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of FINRA. Beginning in 2000, FINRA restructured and expanded its ownership of Nasdaq by selling shares to FINRA members, investment firms and issuers listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Nasdaq is a leading technology platform that powers the economies of the world. The company builds infrastructure for the world's most modern markets, powers the innovation economy, and builds trust in the financial system. The company empowers economic opportunities by designing and deploying technologies, data and advanced analysis that enable their clients to capture opportunities, manage risks and strengthen resilience. The company manages, operates and provides products and services to three business segments: capital access platform, financial technology and market services.
