EU Probes Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq for Alleged Derivative Market Collusion

The European Commission has initiated an investigation into potential collusion between "Deutsche Börse" and "Nasdaq" regarding the trading of "Derivative (finance)" products, raising serious antitrust concerns.

• On Thursday, the "European Commission" announced it is probing "Deutsche Börse" and "Nasdaq" for possible coordination in the listing and trading of "Derivative (finance)" products.
• The investigation stems from concerns that both exchanges may have engaged in practices that violate EU competition rules, which are designed to promote a competitive market environment.
• This inquiry, based in "Brussels", could have significant implications for the operations of both "Deutsche Börse" and "Nasdaq" if collusion is proven, potentially resulting in hefty fines.