Euronext announced the acquisition of Nasdaq's Nordic power future business
#Euronext has announced the acquisition of #Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures business, reinforcing its position in European energy trading and expanding its market infrastructure. This move aligns with Euronext’s Innovate for Growth 2027strategy, which aims to strengthen its role in the power sector and provide a more robust trading and clearing platform for the Nordic and Baltic regions.
The #acquisition includes the transfer of open positions in Nasdaq’s Nordic power derivatives from Nasdaq Clearing to Euronext Clearing, pending regulatory approvals and member consent. Following completion, trading of power futures will take place on Euronext Amsterdam, with clearing handled through Euronext’s integrated system. Nasdaq, however, will retain its multi-asset clearinghouse and continue operating its European Market Services business.
Euronext has been actively expanding its presence in the power futures market, having announced plans with Nord Pool in August 2024 to launch a new Nordic and Baltic power futures market. Client testing for this initiative begins in March 2025, with a full launch expected by June 2025. The migration of Nasdaq’s Nordic power futures positions to Euronext Clearing is scheduled for completion in the first half of 2026.
Euronext’s Head of Diversified Services, Camille Beudin, highlighted the acquisition as a major accelerator for Euronext’s power futures ambitions, positioning it as a leading hub for power trading and hedging in Europe. Nasdaq’s President of European Markets, Roland Chai, emphasized that this move allows Nasdaq to sharpen its focus on strategic growth areas while ensuring a smooth transition for market participants.
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