dxFeed, a leading provider of data services for the Capital Markets industry, announced theappointment of Bruce Traan as its new Global Head of lndices. With over two decades ofexperience in the financial industry and a proven track record of success in index managementBruce Traan's appointment strengthens dxFeed's commitment to providing innovative andcomprehensive index solutions to the global financial market.

Bruce Traan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to dxFeed, having held various seniorroles in the financial industry throughout his career. Prior to joining dxFeed in September 2023he founded Benchmarket, where he established the first peer-to-peer exchange for indexlicensing. As the driving force behind Benchmarket, Bruce was responsible for businessdevelopment, sales, operations, and strategic initiatives, fostering innovation in the industry.

Before founding Benchmarket, Bruce Traan served as the Chief index Officer for Coin Metrics.a pioneering crypto data and analytics startup. His contributions in this role were instrumental inexpanding the reach and impact of crypto indices in the financial markets.

ruce's impressive career also includes senior leadership positions at Cboe Global Marketswhere he served as the Global Head of Cboe Global lndices. In this capacity, he oversaw thegeographic expansion of benchmark products and services, further solidifying his reputation asan industry leader.

Commenting on his new role, Bruce Traan said: " am thrilled to join dxFeed and contribute toits ongoing success in the index management sector. dxFeed's dedication to innovation and itsstrong track record of providing quality services align with my own vision for the industry. I lookforward to leading the index efforts and further elevating dxFeed's position in the globafinancial market."

"We are excited to welcome Bruce Traan to dxFeed," said Oleg Solodukhin, CEO at dxFeed"His extensive experience and deep knowledge of the index industry will undoubtedly enhanceour capabilities and strengthen our global presence. With Bruce leading our index initiatives.we are well-positioned to continue delivering exceptional index solutions to our clients."