Core Insights - Nasdaq has launched the Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes to benchmark the performance of private market funds, aiming to enhance transparency in private markets [1][3] - The indexes track over 14,000 institutional private market funds, totaling approximately $11.4 trillion globally, sourced from Nasdaq's eVestment LP dataset [2] - The indexes utilize a rules-based methodology, including quarterly performance measurements and NAV-weighted aggregation, accessible through various Nasdaq platforms [2] Group 1: Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes - The Nasdaq Private Capital Indexes provide a comprehensive view of private markets, addressing fragmentation and data silos in the ecosystem [3] - The importance of private market allocations is increasing in both institutional and private wealth portfolios, leading to a rise in performance tracking efforts [3] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Other firms, such as YCharts and Hamilton Lane, are also entering the private market benchmarking space, with Hamilton Lane using proprietary fund-level data [4] - Morningstar has launched its own indexes for non-traded semiliquid funds, while FTSE Russell and BlackRock are also developing benchmarks for private market investments [5]

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Economic Importance of Asia Pacific - Asia Pacific is expected to contribute around 60% of global growth in 2025 and 2026, with China, Japan, and India among the top five countries in global nominal GDP rankings [2][3] Rising Demand for Derivatives - Asia Pacific accounted for 62% of global derivatives trading in October 2025, with a month-on-month increase of 4.5% in trading volumes [4] - CME Group reported a record high average daily volume of 26.3 million contracts in October, with Asia Pacific's ADV rising by 29% year-on-year to 2 million contracts [5] Middle-Class Growth and Investment Trends - The number of middle-class consumers in Asia Pacific has surpassed that of the U.S. and Europe, projected to reach 3.5 billion by 2030, accounting for 65% of the global total [6] - Retail investors are increasingly diversifying their portfolios to manage risks associated with interest rates, currency fluctuations, and equity volatility [7] Institutional Demand and Market Development - Growing institutional demand for risk management is expected to drive the development of the futures and options market over the next five to ten years [8] Gold Derivatives Market - Asian consumers are showing a growing appetite for gold derivatives, with gold prices rising over 50% in the past year and reaching nearly $4,380 per ounce in October [9][10] - A third of CME Group Gold futures volume was traded during Asian hours in Q2 2025, an increase from 25% historically [10] China's Derivatives Market Growth - China's futures and options market has seen robust growth over the past 15 years, with increased access for Qualified Foreign Investors (QFIs) [11][12] - Recent regulatory changes have opened access to new commodities contracts and ETF options for QFIs, increasing the total number of tradeable products to over 100 [13] - The Shanghai Futures Exchange is consulting on proposals to allow foreign investors to use foreign currency as collateral and trade directly [14] - The China Securities Regulatory Commission has implemented provisions to enhance regulation in the futures market [15] Vietnam's Market Reforms - Vietnam is introducing reforms to open its markets to foreign investors, including a new trading system and removal of pre-funding requirements for Foreign Institutional Investors [17] - FTSE Russell plans to upgrade Vietnam to Secondary Emerging Market status, which could increase market participation and demand for derivatives [18] - A new circular has streamlined the registration and settlement of securities transactions, and a VN100 Index Futures contract was launched in October [19] Future Outlook - Asia's growing economic significance is expected to drive substantial growth in its derivatives market, fueled by internal demand and regulatory reforms [20]

Core Insights - Innventure, Inc. has been added to the Russell 2000® Index and the Russell 3000® Index, effective December 22, 2025, as part of the annual reconstitution [1][2] - The inclusion in these indexes is expected to enhance the company's visibility within the investment community and broaden its shareholder base [2] Company Overview - Innventure is an industrial growth conglomerate focused on building companies with billion-dollar valuations by commercializing breakthrough technology solutions [3] - The company aims to bridge the "Valley of Death" between corporate innovation and commercialization through value-driven partnerships, operational experience, and capital-intensive scale-up expertise [3] Index Information - Membership in the Russell indexes is determined primarily by market capitalization and style attributes, and it remains in place for one year, updated annually [2] - FTSE Russell, which manages these indexes, is a global leader in providing benchmarking and analytics solutions, with approximately $18.1 trillion benchmarked to its indexes [4]

Core Points - LB Pharmaceuticals Inc has been included in the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indices, effective December 22, 2025, marking a significant milestone for the company following its recent IPO [1][2] - The inclusion is expected to enhance investor awareness as the company approaches key clinical trials for its lead product candidate, LB-102, targeting schizophrenia and bipolar depression [2][6] - The Russell indexes are widely utilized by investment managers and institutional investors, with approximately $10.6 trillion in assets benchmarked against them as of June 2024 [3] Company Overview - LB Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel therapies for schizophrenia, bipolar depression, and other neuropsychiatric diseases [6] - The company is advancing its lead product candidate, LB-102, which has the potential to be the first benzamide antipsychotic drug approved for neuropsychiatric disorders in the U.S. [6] - If approved, LB-102 could become a key treatment option, providing an alternative to existing branded and generic therapeutics [6] Industry Context - FTSE Russell, the provider of the Russell indexes, is a global leader in index benchmarking, with approximately $18.1 trillion benchmarked to its indexes [4] - The Russell indexes capture the largest U.S. stocks, ranking them by market capitalization, and membership is determined by objective criteria [2][3] - The annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes reflects the dynamic nature of the market, impacting investment strategies and fund allocations [2][3]

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Core Viewpoint - Cboe Global Markets plans to extend trading hours for its Russell 2000 Index options to nearly 24 hours a day, five days a week, starting February 9, 2026, to enhance global access and trading flexibility for investors [1][9]. Trading Hours Expansion - Currently, RUT options are traded during regular U.S. hours from 9:30 a.m. ET to 4:15 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. The new overnight session will allow trading from 8:15 p.m. ET to 9:25 a.m. ET the following morning, Monday through Friday [2][3]. - This extension aims to help global investors respond to market-moving events and manage risk more effectively in real time [2][5]. Market Demand and Growth - Cboe's Global Trading Hours (GTH) sessions have seen record volumes in 2025, with a 179% increase year-to-date compared to the full year 2022, indicating a growing global appetite for U.S. markets [4]. - The average daily volume in Cboe's RUT options has reached nearly 75 thousand contracts, up 66% compared to the full year 2022, reflecting increased interest in managing risk and implementing options strategies [5]. Product Offering and Flexibility - The addition of RUT options to GTH will expand Cboe's existing offerings, which include S&P 500 Index and Cboe Volatility Index options, providing investors with more tools for trading, hedging, and liquidity opportunities [3][9]. - RUT options are cash-settled, European-style options, allowing for a diverse range of trading strategies without the risk of early exercise [7]. Volatility Tracking - Cboe publishes the Cboe Russell 2000 Volatility Index (RVX) to track implied volatility for the Russell 2000, which has historically shown higher volatility than the VIX Index, reflecting the unique risk profile of small-cap stocks [6].