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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-01-26

MarketAxess Appoints Two New Independent Directors

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. announced on January 22, 2026, the election of Douglas A. Cifu and Kenneth T. Schiciano to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2026. Both appointees are considered independent under NASDAQ listing rules and the Company's Corporate Governance Guidelines. Douglas Cifu, co-founder and former CEO of Virtu Financial, and Kenneth Schiciano, a Senior Advisor at TA Associates with over 30 years in private equity, bring extensive fintech and regulatory expertise to the Board.

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MarketAxess Holdings Inc. MKTX · NASDAQ
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Medium impactFinancial Services

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About MarketAxess Holdings Inc.

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. is a leading operator in the electronic trading platform sector for fixed-income securities. Specializing in the facilitation of bond trading, MarketAxess enhances market efficiency by providing a centralized exchange where institutional investors can engage in seamless transactions of corporate bonds, treasuries, and emerging market debt. Utilizing innovative technology, the company enables efficient price discovery, liquidity aggregation, and trade execution in a traditionally opaque market segment. MarketAxess stands out with features such as its proprietary Open Trading platform, which extends anonymous, all-to-all trading capabilities, thus enhancing access to a broad array of market participants. The firm also integrates data and analytical tools that empower users with valuable market insights and improved decision-making processes. Serving sectors like asset management, banking, and insurance, it plays a pivotal role in modernizing and streamlining the bond trading landscape. Headquartered in New York, MarketAxess' impact is significant in the global financial markets, promoting greater transparency and efficiency. By fostering competitive and fair trading environments, it continues to redefine how fixed-income markets operate, catering to varied institutional needs around the world.

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