Nasdaq's McCooey on IPO Pipeline, Asia, Bitcoin

The transcript discusses global IPO trends, highlighting NASDAQ's strategies to address low listing numbers and the rise of private markets. It explores NASDAQ's initiatives like the NASDAQ private market and the Revitalize project, aimed at supporting long-term growth and reducing regulatory burdens. The discussion also covers interest from Asia, particularly China, in NASDAQ listings, and NASDAQ's role as a technology provider to global exchanges. Finally, it touches on NASDAQ's perspective on cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, emphasizing the importance of liquidity and regulation.

What trend has NASDAQ observed in the US IPO market?

• An increase in listings

• No change in listings

• A decrease in listings

• A shift to European markets

What solution has NASDAQ implemented for companies staying private longer?

• NASDAQ private market

• NASDAQ tech market

• NASDAQ public market

• NASDAQ international market

What is the focus of NASDAQ's Revitalize project?

• Increasing tax policies

• Short-term stock performance

• Long-term growth and reducing regulations

• Enhancing short-term trading

Which region is dominating the global IPO market according to NASDAQ?

• North America

• Asia Pacific

• Europe

• South America

How does NASDAQ view its role beyond being a listing venue?

• As a marketing company

• As a regulatory body

• As a technology provider

• As a financial advisor

What is NASDAQ's stance on cryptocurrencies?

• They plan to ban cryptocurrencies

• They are focused on blockchain technology

• They are not interested

• They only support Bitcoin

What concern does NASDAQ have regarding cryptocurrency trading?

• Volatility and regulation

• Limited market access

• Lack of investor interest

• High transaction fees