(IN BRIEF) SIX and Chainlink have partnered to bring equities data from Swiss and Spanish exchanges, representing over €2 trillion in market value, onto blockchain networks for the first time. Through Chainlink’s DataLink service, this high-quality financial data becomes accessible … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Marketing, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Blockchain, blockchain ecosystems, BME Exchange, Chainlink, Chainlink DataLink, DeFi, digital assets, digital securities, equities data, Fernando Vázquez, Financial Market Infrastructure, market data, Matthew Nurse, SIX, SIX and Chainlink Enable Blockchain Access to Over Two Trillion Euro in European Equities Data, SIX Expands Global Market Data Access by Bringing Swiss and Spanish Equities Onchain Through Chainlink Integration, smart contracts, Spain, Swiss Exchange, Switzerland, tokenized assets
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Piraeus Bank have partnered to launch a new cross-border access model that improves how international institutional investors connect to the Greek equity market by integrating SIX’s global infrastructure with Piraeus Bank’s local expertise. The framework introduces … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged ATHEXCSD, Central Securities Depository, cross-border investment, custody and settlement, European market access, financial integration, financial markets, Greece capital markets, Greek equity market, institutional investors, international connectivity, investment flows, market infrastructure, PIRAEUS BANK, post-trade services, securities servicing, SIX, SIX and Piraeus Bank Introduce New Market Access Framework to Simplify International Investment into Greek Equities, SIX Expands European Market Footprint Through Landmark Collaboration with Piraeus Bank on Greek Equity Access
(IN BRIEF) SIX has published a new white paper, created with Homburger, that compares the advantages of listing on SIX Swiss Exchange versus US exchanges and challenges several common assumptions that often lead companies—particularly tech firms—to favor the US. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged analyst coverage, bid–ask spreads, capital markets, Homburger, investor access, IPO, Market Liquidity, public listing, regulatory compliance, Rule 144A, securities regulation, SIX, SIX Swiss Exchange, SIX’s Latest White Paper Shows Switzerland Competes Strongly With the US as a Preferred Global Listing Venue, Swiss listing, Switzerland, underwriting fees, US listing
(IN BRIEF) SIX has named André Helfenstein as its next Chairman, taking over from Thomas Wellauer on 1 January 2026. Wellauer, who has served as Chairman since 2020, will continue as a Board member until the 2026 Annual General Meeting … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged 2026 appointment, AGM 2026, André Helfenstein, Board of Directors, Boston Consulting Group, Chairmanship transition, corporate governance, Credit Suisse Switzerland, financial services leadership, SIX, SIX Confirms André Helfenstein as Incoming Chairman with Transition Concluding in 2026, Swiss financial market, Thomas Wellauer, University of St. Gallen
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Barclays have entered into a seven-year global partnership to accelerate the bank’s international growth and enhance cost efficiency. The collaboration will give Barclays access to SIX’s suite of financial data products and allow the bank to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Barclays, Barclays and SIX Seal Seven-Year Alliance to Power Digital Transformation and Market Growth, cost efficiency, digital transformation, expansion, financial data, fintech, Georges Lauchard, global banking, Global Growth, INNOVATION, Marion Leslie, market data, market infrastructure, regulatory reporting, SIX, SIX and Barclays Forge Seven-Year Global Partnership to Accelerate Growth and Innovation, strategic partnership, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Banque Pictet & Cie SA have completed a pilot project tokenizing EUR- and CHF-denominated corporate bonds on the SDX platform, then allocating fractional bond holdings to Pictet Asset Management SA portfolios via their custody bank accounts. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged asset management innovation, automated rebalancing, Banque Pictet & Cie SA, blockchain-based infrastructure, CHF-denominated, corporate bonds, David Newns, digital securities, EUR-denominated, financial inclusion, fractionalization, mutual funds, Olivier Ginguené, partnership, Pictet Asset Management, portfolio customisation, SDX, SIX, SIX SIS, tokenization
(IN BRIEF) SIX has formally closed its acquisition of Aquis Exchange plc, creating a pan-European exchange powerhouse with a 15 percent aggregate market share and access to 16 capital markets. The deal marries Aquis’s innovative technology with SIX’s multi-asset services … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Aquis Exchange plc, Bjørn Sibbern, capital markets 16, David Stevens, EU, growth companies, liquidity, Market Access, market share 15%, multi-asset services, next-generation platform, One Plug Multiple Trading Venues, pan-European exchange, partnership, regulatory approval, SIX, Switzerland, Tomas Kindler, trading technology, UK
(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced key appointments to its Group Executive Board, effective June 1, 2025. Tomas Kindler has been appointed as Head of Exchanges, following his interim role since January 2025. Rafael Moral Santiago takes on the role of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Bjørn Sibbern, capital markets, corporate appointments, executive board appointments, Fabienne-Anne Rehulka, Financial Leadership, financial services, Leadership changes, Rafael Moral Santiago, Securities Services, SIX, SIX Group, Tomas Kindler
(IN BRIEF) SIX has successfully issued a CHF 250 million digital bond with a 1.00% coupon and maturity in 2032, demonstrating strong investor demand. The bond’s proceeds will help strengthen SIX’s financial flexibility, support its growth strategy, and potentially fund … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged acquisition, Aquis Exchange, bond issuance, CHF 250 million, corporate purposes, Credit Ratings, digital bond, Financial Flexibility, financial markets, Investor Demand, Raiffeisen Schweiz, SIX, SIX Swiss Exchange, UBS AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank
(IN BRIEF) The ETHSG association, founded in 2020, unites students from ETH Zurich and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) to foster collaboration between business and technical expertise, with a focus on developing start-ups. Through workshops, company visits, and social … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Alessandra Iacopino, ALPINA+SANA, and Ecology, business ideas, Centre for Digital Health Interventions, Computer Science, cross-disciplinary collaboration, Decentriq, digital technologies, Entrepreneurship, ETH Zurich, ETHSG, GAUDIO, HSG, Leonteq, Marius Schülin, Master's in Management, NASA hackathon, network, Optiverse, partnership, platform, SIX, start-ups, student association, student connection, student projects, technical expertise, technology, University of St. Gallen
(IN BRIEF) SIX has announced that two of its Executive Board members, Javier Hernani and Jochen Dürr, will leave the company effective 1 February 2025. Hernani, who led the Business Unit Securities Services since the acquisition of BME, expanded its … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged appointment, Bjørn Sibbern, BME, Business Unit Securities Services, Chief Risk Officer, Clearing and Repo Operations, cro, Executive Board, Financial Market Infrastructure, international growth, Javier Hernani, Jochen Dürr, José Manuel Ortiz, leadership, Leadership changes, Markus Gumpfer, post trading, risk management, security organization, SIX, SIX Executive Board, transformation
(IN BRIEF) SIX has acquired Swiss Fund Data (SFD), enhancing its role as the leading provider of fund data in Switzerland. SFD, known for offering comprehensive data on Swiss-registered funds, will continue to provide critical services to the Swiss financial … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Government, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Adrian Schatzmann, AMAS, asset management, Asset Management Association Switzerland, CEO, corporate actions, data services, domestic funds, Executive Board, financial marketplace, foreign funds, fund data, Head of Financial Information, legal announcements, Marion Leslie, market transparency, partnership, pension planning funds, pillar 3 funds, Pricing, reference data, reliable data, SFD, SIX, Swiss Fund Data, Swiss fund market, Swiss-registered funds, transparency
(IN BRIEF) SIX has appointed Bjørn Sibbern as its new CEO, effective January 1, 2025, succeeding Jos Dijsselhof, who is stepping down after seven years to pursue a new opportunity in the Middle East. Sibbern, currently Global Head Exchanges at … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged appointment, Bjørn Sibbern, CEO, Jos Dijsselhof, leadership, SIX, Thomas Wellauer
(IN BRIEF) The SIX Annual Future of Finance Study reveals that 53% of global financial executives are optimistic about economic improvement in the coming year, though many recognize the need for strategic adjustments to harness growth opportunities. Key growth drivers … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged adaptation, AI, Financial, INNOVATION, Jos Dijsselhof, SIX
(IN BRIEF) CMU OmniClear Limited, a subsidiary of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SIX to enhance cooperation in securities depository and settlement services. This partnership aims to strengthen cross-border investment opportunities by … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SDX and RULEMATCH have partnered to offer a comprehensive solution for financial institutions to trade, settle, and securely manage crypto assets. The partnership integrates SDX’s custody services with RULEMATCH’s trading and settlement platform, allowing institutions to trade without … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Crypto trading, David Newns, David Riegelnig, financial institutions, partnership, RULEMATCH, SDX, SIX
(IN BRIEF) In Switzerland, as the number of bank branches, post offices, and ATMs has significantly decreased in recent years. The collaboration aims to develop new, efficient, and sustainable approaches to ensure long-term access to cash for Swiss citizens. A … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ATM Pooling, cash, Diebold Nixdorf, innovative, partnership, SIX, sustainablity, Switzerland, USA
(IN BRIEF) Switzerland launched instant payments on 20 August 2024, with around 60 financial institutions now able to process these transactions, covering over 95% of Swiss retail payments. Instant payments allow for immediate account-to-account transfers, 24/7, offering significant benefits such … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged financial institutions, Instant Payments, partnership, SIX, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) SIX and Avaloq have jointly launched the Independent Valuation Service for financial instruments, addressing the global need for impartial end-of-day valuations. This service, accessible via the CONNEXOR API, supports asset managers, custodians, and financial institutions in client reporting, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SIX, a leading global financial information provider, has unveiled a new series of global equity indices designed specifically for retail, private banking, and asset management sectors. These indices aim to simplify access to comprehensive equity investment views and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland
Tagged Dr. Christian Bahr, Financial, Insights and Operations, SIX, Tailored Global Equity Indices
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