The European Commission is investigating Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq for a possible agreement not to compete in the EU on certain financial instruments.

The European Commission has opened an investigation against Deutsche Börse, the operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq, the American technology stock market, suspecting that there was an agreement between the two groups not to compete in the European Union regarding certain financial instruments. This behavior could constitute a violation of EU competition rules that prohibit cartels and other restrictive business practices. The investigation targets possible breaches of regulations that ensure a fair competitive environment in the European market.