Nasdaq Adopts Enhanced SPAC IPO Listing Standards Under Both Global Market and Capital Market Tiers

On April 15, 2026, The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) filed a proposed rule change (SR-NASDAQ-2026-033) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) to increase initial listing requirements for special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs), which Nasdaq refers to as “Acquisition Companies.”
Source: Nasdaq Adopts Enhanced SPAC IPO Listing Standards Under Both Global Market and Capital Market Tiers