SSX Media Releases

SIX Reports Solid Set of Results for First Half of 2021

Global X Joins SIX as New ETF Issuer

As of today, investors on the Swiss stock exchange benefit from additional investment choices thanks to two thematic ETFs from the new issuer Global X ETFs.

SIX Trader Survey: Inflation Expectations and Pandemic Recovery to Drive Trading Volumes

New research from SIX reveals that traders on the Swiss stock exchange expect inflation and a post-COVID recovery to drive trading volumes in the second half of 2021.

SIX Strengthens ETF and Managed Data Service Offering with Acquisition of ULTUMUS

SIX is acquiring ULTUMUS LTD, the international London-based index and ETF data specialist. The acquisition aims at enhancing SIX’s data offering and to support its overall strategy to bring new data to its clients in a fast growing market, making trading in ETFs more transparent and efficient for customers.

SIX to Launch New Segment Exclusively for SMEs

Subject to regulatory approval, the Swiss stock exchange will launch its new Sparks equity segment dedicated to Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs). These companies will benefit from enhanced visibility, a more relevant peer group and more effective price formation in their equity securities while benefitting from all the well-known advantages of being a listed company on the Swiss stock exchange.

Index Adjustments on the Occasion of the Ordinary Index Review

The Swiss Index Committee of SIX has decided to make changes to the index baskets on the basis of a recommendation from the Index Commission and in compliance with the SMI®, SLI®, SPI® and SXI® index rules. The indices will be adjusted on 17 September 2021 after closing. The adjustment takes effect on 20 September 2021.

SIX Trading Key Figures: June 2021

In June 2021 trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange reached CHF 113.7 billion, 21.1% more than in the previous month, while the number of transactions increased by 5.1% to a total of 4,786,124.

Greek CSD moves all its international assets under custody to SIX

Today, SIX and ATHEX announced the successful full migration and operation of the Hellenic Central Securities Depository’s (ATHEXCSD) international assets under custody to SIX, the Swiss CSD and a leading European ICSD.

Precious Metal ETPs by Ridgex Investments Plc Newly Trading at SIX

With Ridgex Investments plc, SIX today welcomes its sixth new issuer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) in 2021. The four precious metal ETPs by Ridgex bring the total number of ETPs trading at SIX Swiss Exchange to 74.

VanEck ETP AG Lists Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs at SIX

Today, SIX welcomes VanEck ETP AG as a new issuer of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). With the 4 new listings by VanEck ETP AG a total of 100 ETPs and Structured Products with cryptocurrencies as underlyings are offered for trading at SIX Swiss Exchange.

SIX Trading Key Figures: May 2021

In May 2021 trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange reached CHF 93.5 billion, 14.8% less than in the previous month, while the number of transactions decreased by 11.5% to a total of 4,554,218.

Iconic Funds BTC ETN GmbH Lists Its First Bitcoin ETP at SIX

Today, SIX welcomes Iconic Funds BTC ETN GmbH as a new ETP issuer. Iconic Funds is the fourth crypto ETP issuer joining in 2021 and brings the number of crypto products offered for trading at SIX Swiss Exchange to 92.

SIX Initiates Data Processing Efficiencies in Asia with CONNEXOR

With CONNEXOR, the Swiss Stock Exchange’s global reference data distribution platform, SIX initiates the automation and standardization of the collection and distribution of reference data for the structured products industry in the Asia-Pacific market.

Ready for Take-Off: Aircraft Component Maker Montana Aerospace Airs the Second IPO at SIX in 2021

Today, Montana Aerospace (Ticker "AERO"), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of complex lightweight components for the aerospace industry, listed its shares on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

SIX Trading Key Figures: April 2021

In April 2021 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange reached CHF 109.8 billion, 20.6% less than in the previous month, while the number of transactions decreased by 19.4% to a total of 5,148,483.

International PolyPeptide Group Chooses SIX for Its IPO

Today, PolyPeptide Group AG (Ticker "PPGN"), a global leader in peptide development and manufacturing, listed its shares on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

SIX Welcomes SEBA Bank as New ETP Issuer

Tomorrow, SIX will welcome SEBA Bank as a new ETP issuer. SEBA Bank is the third ETP issuer joining in 2021 and with its four ETPs further enlarges the choice of products with a crypto-currency underlying at SIX.

SIX Trading Key Figures: March 2021

In March 2021 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange reached CHF 138.0 billion, 25.2% more than in the previous month, while the number of transactions increased by 14.9% to a total of 6,387,033.

Swisscom and SIX Join Forces to Simplify the Implementation of Open Finance in Switzerland

Switzerland’s two leading infrastructure providers, Swisscom and SIX, are teaming up to improve the interoperability of their complementary offerings.

SIX Trading Key Figures: February 2021

In February 2021 the trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange reached CHF 110.2 billion, 14.2% less than in the previous month, while the number of transactions decreased by 23.0% to a total of 5,558,306.

eBill Breaks the Barrier of Two Million Users

eBill is the digital invoice for Switzerland. It arrives directly in e-banking and can be paid from any location – without paper and with less effort than with conventional invoices.

SIX Welcomes New ETF Issuer Tabula

As of today, the first ETF issued by Tabula is available for trading on the Swiss Stock Exchange. This is already the fourth product provider joining in 2021, taking the number of ETF issuers to 27.

SIX Strengthens ESG and Alternative Data Offering With Investment in Orenda

SIX is taking a majority stake via growth investment in Orenda Software Solutions (“Orenda”), a Canadian-based AI platform specializing in ESG and alternative data sets.

SIX Adds Wealth Management APIs to the b.Link Open Banking Platform

As a member of the OpenWealth Association, SIX is launching three new interfaces for Swiss wealth management on the b.Link open banking platform.

SIX Offers Contactless Cash Transactions at Swiss ATMs

Contactless transactions at ATMs are enjoying increasing demand.

SIX Launches First ESG Indices for General Swiss Bond and Equity Markets

Today, SIX launched new ESG indices in the Swiss equity and bond markets. These cover the sustainability criteria of environment, social/society and governance.

SIX Welcomes Acceptance by the United Kingdom and Recognition of Respective Trading Venues

After being presented to the United Kingdom (UK) parliament on 13 January 2021, the regulation recognizing the equivalence of the Swiss Stock Exchange entered into force on 3 February 2021.

SIX Trading Key Figures: January 2021

In January 2021 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 7.6% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 128.4 billion, while the number of transactions increased by 11.6% to a total of 7,219,992.

New composition of the Board of Directors at SIX Terravis Ltd

At an Extraordinary General Meeting, Stephan Hänseler, Managing Director of SIX SIS Ltd, was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIX Terravis Ltd.

SIX Welcomes New Structured Product Issuer Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA

SIX welcomes Exane Solutions (Luxembourg) SA as the 21st issuer for structured products and Exane Derivatives SNC as a new trading participant.

CoinShares Launches its First Bitcoin ETP at SIX

Today, SIX welcomes another new ETP issuer. CoinShares is already the second product issuer joining in 2021. CoinShares’ physical bitcoin ETP further enlarges the choice of products with a crypto-currency as underlying at SIX.

SIX Welcomes ETC Group as New ETP Issuer

Today, SIX welcomes ETC Group as a new ETP issuer. With the listing of the BTCetc Bitcoin ETP (Primary Ticker: BTCE) by ETC Group, the Swiss stock exchange is strengthening its position as world leading marketplace for regulated crypto products.

SIX Trading Key Figures: Year 2020

In a globally challenging environment, various extraordinary events led to persistently high market volatility in 2020. Despite the turbulent market developments, the record-high volumes were managed by SIX without any problems. Multiple high-profile product issuers and trading participants joined the Swiss Stock Exchange, while two new company listings could be noted.

SIX and SBI Digital Asset Holdings Announce Plans for Singapore-Based Joint Exchange Venture to Drive Institutional Digital Asset Liquidity

Joint venture set to build the pre-eminent regional liquidity hub for institutional digital assets in Singapore as part of global liquidity network.

SIX joins forces with Swisscom & Sygnum joint-venture Custodigit to build Institutional Digital Asset Gateway

The Swiss Stock Exchange today announced an investment in Custodigit, the joint venture created by Swisscom and Sygnum in 2018.

BIS, Swiss National Bank and SIX announce successful wholesale CBDC experiment

The Bank for International Settlements’ Innovation Hub (BISIH) Swiss Centre, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the financial infrastructure operator SIX today announced the successful completion of a joint proof-of-concept experiment that integrates tokenised digital assets and central bank money.

SIX Trading Key Figures: November 2020

In November 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 26.4% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 149.9 billion, while the number of transactions increased by 18.8% to a total of 8,510,729.

SIX successfully completes placement of its inaugural benchmark Eurobond

SIX Group, via its subsidiary SIX Finance (Luxembourg) S.A., announces the offering of new senior and unsecured bonds in an aggregate principal amount of EUR 650 million, maturing in December 2025.

SIX Cyber Security Report 2020 – Threats Observed within the (Swiss) Financial Sector

Comparing the cyber-attacks experienced by the Swiss and other national financial sectors over the current year, they remain to be subject to frequent attacks.

SIX Trading Key Figures: October 2020

In October 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down 8.1% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 118.6 billion, while the number of transactions decreased by 3.0% to a total of 7,161,385.

Two New Members from Spain Join the SIX Board of Directors

At an Extraordinary General Meeting of SIX, shareholders elected Belén Romana García and David Jiménez-Blanco Carrillo de Albornoz to the Board of Directors. As of 1 November 2020, they will succeed Stefan Helfenstein and Shannon Klinger, who are both retiring on 31 October 2020.

SIX Now Operates Platform for All Swiss Bancomats

SIX completed the “ATMfutura” migration at the end of last week. This means that, under the leadership of SIX, all banks have equipped their Bancomats with uniform software.

SIX Trading Key Figures: September 2020

In September 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 34.3% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 129.0 billion, while the number of transactions increased by 21.4% to a total of 7,382,320.

SIX Launches Industry-First Data Service to Simplify Assessment of Tax-Related Costs for the Front-Office

SIX today launches “SIX Tax Score®”, designed to analyse the tax consequences of financial products, available to banks, wealth managers and asset managers in the form of a benchmark covering Swiss, UK and French tax jurisdictions.

SIX White Paper - Future of Billing

Switzerland is the country of payment slips, but their days are numbered – QR-bill and eBill are the successors. The way in which invoices are issued is also changing dramatically. The new SIX white paper on the “Future of Billing” provides guidance on this issue.

SIX Enters Strategic Partnership with LUXHUB

SIX expands Open Banking offering in Switzerland through European collaboration.

ETF Pioneer SIX Celebrates 20 Years of Growth

As one of the first European exchanges to launch a segment for Exchange Traded Funds in 2000, today the Swiss Stock Exchange – together with its issuers and market makers – offers investors more choice than ever to trade ETFs in a liquid and secure marketplace.

SIX Brings Global Tech Incubator and Accelerator F10 to Spain

SIX has today announced that it will be establishing its FinTech incubator and accelerator F10 in Spain, enabling an enhanced mobility of high-quality startups between Spain, Switzerland and Singapore and further supporting the long-term FinTech strategy of these countries.

SIX Trading Key Figures: August 2020

In August 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down 19.5% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 96.0 billion, while the number of transactions decreased by 17.4% to a total of 6,082,527.

More Clarity in Swiss Open Banking: Leading Initiatives Join Forces

For a number of years already, there have been various different Swiss initiatives aimed at addressing the issue of interfaces between banks and third-party providers.

SIX Reports Strong Performance for First Half of 2020 Despite Global Market Turmoil

In a globally challenging environment brought under turmoil by COVID-19, SIX generated CHF 624.1 million in operating income in the first half of 2020.

SIX Trading Key Figures: July 2020

In July 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down 22.1% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 119.3 billion, while the number of transactions decreased by 14.5% to a total of 7,364,635

Bitcoin Capital Launches Very First Actively Managed Cryptocurrency ETP at SIX

Today, Bitcoin Capital, a new ETP issuer on the Swiss stock exchange, launches the very first actively-managed Crypto ETP tradable on a regulated marketplace. The ETP provides additional opportunities for retail and institutional investors to diversify their portfolios by incorporating an actively-managed basket of cryptocurrencies. This takes the number of ETP providers available at SIX to 5, and the number of ETPs to a record of 31 – further strengthening the position of the Swiss Stock Exchange as the world’s leading market place for regulated crypto products.

SIX launches fully delegated SFTR reporting for Swiss Repo Market

Complex reporting obligations resulting from the Securities Finance Transaction Regulation (SFTR) can be fully delegated to the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Rize ETF launches thematic ETFs at SIX

Today, the Swiss Stock Exchange welcomes the newest issuer to its growing ETF segment: Rize ETF lists its first exchange traded funds. This takes the number of ETF providers to 28, and the number of ETFs to a record of 1’597, emphasizing the position of the Swiss Stock Exchange as one of Europe’s top three ETF venues.

Index Adjustments on the Occasion of the Ordinary Index Review

The Management Committee of Financial Information has decided to make changes to the index baskets on the basis of a recommendation from the Index Commission and in compliance with the SMI®, SLI®, SPI® and SXI® index rules.

Two New Partners join SIX Stage Program

UBS, as a new research partner, and Finanz und Wirtschaft newspaper, as a new factsheet provider, have both joined the Swiss Stock Exchange’s Stage Program to raise visibility for listed SMEs.

SIX Trading Key Figures: June 2020

In June 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 17.3% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 153.0 billion, while the number of transactions increased by 10.4% to a total of 8,611,342.

Swiss Household Appliances Giant V-ZUG Becomes Second Company Listing in 2020 for SIX

Today, V-ZUG Holding AG (Ticker "VZUG") listed its shares on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

SIX Launches a New Triparty Agent to Enhance Collateral and Liquidity Management

The new comprehensive solution Triparty Agent from the Swiss Stock Exchange incorporating the Collateral Cockpit™, streamlines front and back office processes to provide seamless and effective collateral management for its clients.

Ina Invest Opens IPO Season 2020 at SIX

Today, Ina Invest Holding AG (Ticker "INA") listed its shares on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

SIX Successfully Completes Acquisition of Controlling Stake in BME

The combined group will be the third largest operator of financial market infrastructure in Europe by revenue.

Launch of the QR-bill in Switzerland

The QR-bill is set to be launched in Switzerland on 30 June 2020.

SIX Trading Key Figures: May 2020

In May 2020 trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down 15.3% compared to the previous month and reached CHF 130.4 billion, while the number of transactions dropped by 11.5% to a total of 7,800,414.

HANetf joins SIX as new ETF issuer and launches first medical cannabis ETF

Today, HANetf Ltd, a new ETF issuer on the Swiss Stock Exchange, launches five equity-themed ETFs to access the Swiss market – including the first medical cannabis ETF tradeable on the Swiss Stock Exchange. The ETFs provide additional opportunities for investors to diversify their portfolios by incorporating promising megatrends as underlyings. This takes the number of ETF providers available at SIX to 26, and the number of ETFs to a record of 1’581.

SIX Launches b.Link – the Central Platform for the Standardized Sharing of Data Between Financial Institutions and Third-party Providers

With the b.Link platform, SIX is creating the basis for innovative partnerships between financial institutions and third-party providers.

André Helfenstein Joins the Board of Directors of SIX

At yesterday’s Annual General Meeting of SIX, the shareholders elected André Helfenstein to the Board of Directors.

SIX Extends Shareholder Acceptance Period of its All-Cash Tender Offer for BME until 5th June 2020

SIX has decided to extend the acceptance period of the tender offer for BME to ensure all shareholders have the time and means to make a decision on the acceptance of the Offer.

SIX Trading Key Figures: April 2020

Compared to March 2020 when the Corona crisis caused unprecedented market turmoil and record volumes, in April trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down -47.5% and reached CHF 153.9 billion, while the number of transactions dropped by -49.3% to 8,814,521.

SIX completes the sale of part of its minority stake in Worldline

Sale of ca. 11m Worldline shares for ca. €675mm representing ca. 6.0% of the Worldline share capital through a private placement by way of an accelerated bookbuilding

SIX to sell part of its minority stake in Worldline

Sale of ca. 11m Worldline shares representing ca. 6.0% of the Worldline share capital through a private placement by way of an accelerated bookbuilding

SIX and Nasdaq Partner to Provide Greater Access to Market Data Using Microwave Technology

The Swiss Stock Exchange and the operator of Nasdaq´s Nordic exchanges have signed a partnership in the first quarter of 2020 to expand the current European microwave network, fostering equal access to the most modern market data transmission technology for the benefit of all market participants.

SIX Trading Key Figures: March 2020

In March, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up +80.9% on the previous month and reached CHF 293.0 billion.

Spanish authorities approve offer from SIX

CNMV authorises SIX’s all-cash tender offer for BME for €33.40 per share. The combined company will create a top-3 European financial markets infrastructure group.

SIX launches SARON Compound indices for various time periods

Today’s introduction of a 1-, 3- and 6-month compounded SARON delivers an important component to the market in the transition from LIBOR to SARON.

SIX Digital Exchange appoints Tim Grant as Head of Business

Organisation brings in experienced leader in enterprise blockchain and institutional capital markets to drive next phase of growth.

Credit Suisse Launches ETFs on SIX

The Swiss Stock Exchange SIX welcomes another high-profile issuer to its ETF segment: Today, Credit Suisse Asset Management is listing its first 5 ETFs, broadening the choices for investors particularly in the ESG space. This takes the number of ETF providers to 25, and the number of ETFs to a record of 1,564, emphasizing the position of the Swiss Stock Exchange as one of Europe’s top three ETF venues.

SIX Trading Key Figures: February 2020

In February, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up +26.3% on the previous month and reached CHF 161.8 billion.

SIX to Invest in Omniex – a Provider of an Institutional Trading Platform for Digital Assets

Last Wednesday, SIX and Omniex signed a partnership agreement.

Swiss Indices Endorsed Under the EU Benchmarks Regulation

SIX has received the approval by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority that its major Swiss Indices are compliant with the EU Benchmarks Regulation. The approval was granted for a total of 39 equity, fixed income and money market indices. The flagship indices SMI and SARON (the Swiss franc reference rate) are also included.

SIX Delivers Unprecedented Data Processing Efficiencies to Asia

In the last quarter of 2019, CONNEXOR – the global reference data distribution platform from SIX – was used in Asia for the first time. Thanks to the remarkably high straight-through-processing rates enabled by CONNEXOR, reference data for cross-border transactions can now be exchanged in less than an hour instead of days.

SIX Trading Key Figures: January 2020

In January, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up +15.2% on the previous month and reached CHF 128.1 billion.

SIX Supports Worldline’s Offer to Acquire Ingenico

Today, Worldline announced that it intends to launch a tender offer for the complete takeover of all Ingenico shares.

SIX Wins Award for “Best Structured Products and Derivatives Exchange”

The Swiss Stock Exchange proud winner at the prestigious SRP Europe 2020 awards in London.

Traders Predict Digital Assets and AI Are Poised to Reshape the Trading Industry

New SIX research also reveals impact of tweets on trading activity and trader sentiment on shorter trading hours.

SIX Trading Key Figures: Year 2019

SIX key trading figures: 2019

SIX and Sygnum Bank Acquire Stakes in daura

Leading players in the Swiss ecosystem for digital assets are joining forces: The collaboration between Swisscom, daura, Sygnum Bank, Custodigit and MME will now include SIX.

Novavest Lists at SIX

Today, Novavest Real Estate AG (NREN) listed its shares on the Swiss stock exchange.

WisdomTree Europe Joins SIX as a New Crypto Currency ETP Issuer

Today, SIX welcomes WisdomTree as a new issuer to its trading segment of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). WisdomTree lists a physically-backed Bitcoin ETP at SIX. This increases the number of ETP issuers at SIX to 4 and the number of tradable ETPs to 19, of which more than 50% have a crypto currency as underlying.

SIX Trading Key Figures: November 2019

In November, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was down –14.5% on the previous month and reached CHF 121.7 billion.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management Joins SIX as a New ETF Issuer

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), a new ETF issuer at SIX, has launched three smart beta ETFs to access the Swiss market. Flow Traders is the market maker and providing the liquidity.

Listing of Achiko Limited

Today, the registered shares of Achiko Limited (ACHI) were listed under the “International Reporting Standard” at SIX.

SIX Trading Key Figures: October 2019

In October, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 2.0% on the previous month and reached CHF 141.9 billion.

SoftwareONE Chooses SIX for IPO

With SoftwareONE's Initial Public Offering (IPO), SIX welcomes its fifth company this year.

SIX and Shenzhen Stock Exchange Sign a Memorandum of Understanding

Today, SIX and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

SIX Trading Key Figures: September 2019

In September, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was up 6% on the previous month and reached CHF 139.1 billion.

SIX Hits Top Spot in Global CSD and ICSD Rankings Again

SIX has been voted as the world’s leading domestic and international CSD provider by clients yet again. This marks the fifth consecutive year that SIX’s international service has received this honour and a four-time victory for the domestic CSD.

SIX About to Launch Custody-agnostic Collateral Cockpit

Collateral Cockpit from SIX will join up fragmented front and back office systems and provide unparalleled control over collateral management functions.

SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) Launches DLT-based Trading and Settlement Prototype

SDX, the world’s first end-to-end platform for digital assets, has launched a prototype of its digital exchange and CSD. The full launch is expected in Q4 2020.

SIX Strengthens Its Own Security Operations Center Through a Cooperation with T-Systems

SIX and T-Systems cooperate in the area of cyber defence, enabling T-Systems to implement the Security Operations Center services of Swiss-based SIX at its own end.

SIX Trading Key Figures: August 2019

In August, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was down –5.0% on the previous month and reached CHF 131.2 billion.

eBill: Billte Becomes a Network Partner of SIX

On 7 November 2019, SIX will introduce the network partner model for eBill into the market.

SIX Reports Solid Operational Performance for First Half of 2019

After completing the strategic realignment last year, a resized but more focused SIX generated CHF 551.7 million in operating income in the first half of 2019.

SIX Trading Key Figures: July 2019

In July, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was up 26.0% on the previous month and reached CHF 138.1 billion.

SIX Has Licensed SARON Index to ICE Futures Europe

SIX, the leading index provider for the Swiss market, today announces that it has licensed the SARON (Swiss Average Rate Overnight) to the derivative exchange ICE Futures Europe (ICE) as underlying for futures contracts.

Index Adjustments on the Occasion of the Ordinary Index Review

The Management Committee of Financial Information has decided to make changes to the index baskets on the basis of a recommendation from the Index Commission and in compliance with the SMI®, SLI®, SPI® and SXI® index rules.

SIX FinTech Ventures Acquires Stake in PXL Vision AG

SIX FinTech Ventures has acquired a stake in PXL Vision AG, strengthening its position in innovative sectors of the financial industry.

SIX Trading Key Figures: June 2019

In the first half of 2019, the Swiss stock exchange registered a trading turnover of CHF 693.2 billion.

European Flexible Packaging Specialist Chooses SIX for IPO

Today, SIX recorded its fourth listing for 2019. The shares of Aluflexpack AG (ticker AFP) were traded on the Swiss stock exchange for the first time. At an opening price of CHF 22.10, the market capitalization was CHF 382 million.

SIX is Ready for the Activation of the Ordinance Adopted by the Swiss Federal Council to Safeguard and to Strengthen a Strong Swiss Capital Market

The European Commission’s decision to grant Switzerland “equivalent third country” status is still pending.

SMI Breaks Through the 10,000-Point Mark for the First Time

Switzerland’s equity market barometer has climbed over 10,000 points for the first time today since its launch in 1988.

SIX Partners with SimCorp for Sanctioned Securities Monitoring Service

Swiss financial data expert SIX has announced a partnership with SimCorp, centered on its Sanctioned Securities Monitoring Service, to give financial institutions greater global sanctions data coverage.

SIX Wins German Brand Award in the “Internal Branding & Brand Academies” and “Agency of the Year” Categories

Renowned award for SIX and Sergeant

SIX Trading Key Figures: May 2019

In May, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was down –6.7% on the previous month and reached CHF 113.7 billion.

Changes to the Board of Directors of SIX

Jürg Gutzwiller and Pierre-Olivier Bouée join the SIX Board of Directors.

With 1,500 ETFs, SIX Ranks Among Top 3 ETF Venues in Europe

2 May marked an ETF record for SIX. SIX has experienced remarkable growth in ETF listings since it first launched the segment in 2000.

SIX Trading Key Figures: April 2019

In April, trading turnover on the Swiss Stock Exchange was up 2.3% on the previous month and reached CHF 121.8 billion.

SIX and Deloitte to Establish Innovative Compliance Service for the Swiss Banking Industry

SIX and Deloitte are entering a collaboration to drive forward a compliance utility initiative.

SIX and Eagle Investment Systems Expand Alliance to Include Global Sanctions Data

Switzerland-based data giant SIX and Eagle Investment Systems, a BNY Mellon company, today announced an expanded alliance to help Eagle clients source global sanctions data.

SIX and Shanghai Stock Exchange Sign an Updated Memorandum of Understanding

SIX and Shanghai Stock Exchange renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the intention to further deepen their collaboration which was initiated in 2015.

IPO of Stadler – Largest European IPO Year-to-Date

Today, the shares of Stadler Rail AG (ticker SRAIL) were traded for the first time at SIX, opening at CHF 42.00 per share.

Global Eye Care Giant Alcon Lists at SIX

Today, the shares of Alcon Inc. (ticker „ALC“) were traded for the first time at SIX, opening at CHF 55.00 per share. This corresponds to a total market capitalization of around CHF 26.9 billion.

Medacta Opens IPO Season 2019 at SIX

Today, the shares of Medacta Group SA (ticker MOVE) were traded for the first time at SIX, opening at CHF 104.00 per share. This corresponds to a total market capitalization of CHF 2.08 billion.

Extraordinary Indices Adjustments

Following the spin-off of Alcon AG from Novartis AG, SIX will carry out an extraordinary adjustment to the index composition of SMI®, SLI®, SPI®, SXI Special Industry indices and sub-indices.

SIX Trading Key Figures: March 2019

In March, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was up 8.1% on the previous month and reached CHF 119.0 billion.

Romeo Lacher Resigns as SIX Chairman in 2020

Romeo Lacher will resign his mandate as Chairman of the Board of Directors of SIX, which he has been a member of since 2008, at the latest at the Annual General Meeting 2020.

SIX Trading Key Figures: February 2019

In February, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was down –7.6% on the previous month and reached CHF 110.0 billion, equating to an average turnover of CHF 5.6 billion per trading day (ytd).

SIX Trading Key Figures: January 2019

In January, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was up 18.8% on the previous month and reached CHF 119.0 billion.

Eight Scenarios Depicting What the Stock Exchange of the Future Might Look Like

What will the stock exchange of the future look like in a rapidly changing financial world? SIX has drawn up a white paper summarizing eight possible scenarios for the future of the securities value chain.

SIX Trading Key Figures: Year 2018

SIX key trading figures: 2018

IGEA Pharma N.V. becomes the 12th new listing at SIX in 2018

Today, the shares of IGEA Pharma N.V. (IGPH) were listed under the “International Reporting Standard” on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

SIX and HIAG Data Intend to Enter into a Strategic Partnership

SIX and HIAG Data intend to enter into a partnership to provide secure Swiss cloud services to strengthen the financial market.

SIX Modernizes Fixed Income Primary Market

On 13 December 2018, the first transaction via SIX Deal Pool took place. The new central and electronic support tool for the Swiss Franc fixed income primary market in Switzerland was used by Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft and UBS to inform investors about the latest bond issue of Pfandbriefbank with a placement volume of CHF 206 million.

IPO of Fundamenta Real Estate on SIX

The real estate company Fundamenta Real Estate AG (FREN) carried out its IPO on the Swiss stock exchange today.

Exchange Services Trading Key Figures: November 2018

In November, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was down by -11.1% on the prior month to reach CHF 113.9 billion.

SIX Welcomes Contingency Measure of Swiss Federal Council

Today, the Swiss Federal Council has adopted an ordinance that will come into effect on the same day. This ordinance will introduce a new "recognition regime" for foreign trading venues which trade Swiss shares.

SIX Hosts World’s First Crypto Index ETP Listing by Amun

SIX – which owns and manages the Swiss stock exchange – welcomes Swiss fintech Amun as a new Exchange Traded Product (ETP) issuer to its trading segment.

SIX Terravis: Integration of PLR Land Register into the Terravis Information Portal

The Terravis digital process platform, which is operated by SIX and recognized by the Swiss Confederation, enables digital access to land-related data from 15 cantons, covering two-thirds of all properties in Switzerland.

Exchange Services Trading Key Figures: October 2018

In October, trading turnover on the Swiss stock exchange was up by 30.3% on the prior month to reach CHF 128.2 billion.

SIX Wins SERAFE AG as New eBill Client

SIX Paynet Ltd is gaining a major new client in the form of SERAFE AG, the new collection agency for the radio and television fee.

Taxing time for financial institutions unprepared for new laws, SIX survey shows

The complexity of major regulatory changes is starting to take a toll on Global Financial Institutions, a SIX tax data report has revealed.

SIX Outperforms ICSD Rivals for Fourth Straight Year

SIX – which owns and operates Switzerland’s CSD – has been recognized by the financial services industry as the best provider of international CSD services for the fourth consecutive year, in a recent industry benchmark survey. It is also the third year in a row that the organization outperformed its competitors for CSD services in Switzerland.

Swiss Stock Exchange to Develop AI-based Services with Cortica/Duotem

SIX – which owns and operates the Swiss stock exchange – has entered into a strategic partnership with Israel’s Cortica and Hong Kong’s Duotem Capital to develop AI-based services for the securities industry. Initial work will focus on the post-trade industry.

SIX Has Licensed the SARON Index (Swiss Average Rate Overnight) to EUREX as Underlying for Futures Contracts

SIX, the leading index provider for the Swiss market, today announces that it has licensed the SARON (Swiss Average Rate Overnight) to the derivative exchange EUREX as underlying for futures contracts.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: September 2018

In September, trading turnover was up 13.2% on the prior month to CHF 98.4 billion.

IPO of SIG Combibloc – 10th Listing on the Swiss Stock Exchange in 2018

Today, the shares of SIG Combibloc Group AG (SIGN) were traded for the first time on SIX. The opening price was CHF 11.85 which corresponds to a market capitalization of CHF 3.8 billion.

SIX Paynet Ltd and Pagero Group Sign a Strategic Cooperation Agreement

After several years of technical interoperability, SIX Paynet Ltd and Pagero Group have signed a strategic sales cooperation agreement intended to deepen their cooperation in the Swiss healthcare industry.

SIX Welcomes Luzerner Kantonalbank AG as a New Issuer of Structured

SIX Swiss Exchange welcomes Luzerner Kantonalbank AG (LUKB) as a new issuer of structured products.

Fidelity International ETFs available via SIX for the first time

The ETF segment at SIX is gaining another high-profile provider: As of today, 5 smart beta ETF issued by Fidelity International trade on SIX.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: August 2018

Trading turnover was down by 13.1% in August on the prior month to CHF 86.9 billion.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: July 2018

In July trading turnover fell by –14.9% to CHF 100.0 billion compared to the previous month.

Listing of ObsEva SA

SIX, the leading exchange for Life Science companies in Europe, is happy to welcome the Geneva-based biotech company ObsEva.

Listing of Blackstone Resources Ltd

Today, the bearer shares of Blackstone Resources Ltd (BLS) were listed under the “International Reporting Standard” on SIX today.

Index Adjustments on the Occasion of the Ordinary Index Review

Index adjustments on the occasion of the ordinary index review

SIX to Launch Full End-to-end and Fully Integrated Digital Asset Trading, Settlement and Custody Service

Switzerland’s stock exchange – owned and managed by SIX – today announced that it is building a fully integrated trading, settlement and custody infrastructure for digital assets.

Key figures SIX Swiss Exchange: June 2018

In June, trading turnover fell by -1.4% to CHF 117.3 billion compared to the previous month.

At Mid-year More Listings than in the Whole of Last Year

The number of listings on the Swiss stock exchange already exceeds that in the whole of last year in the first half of the year.

IPO of Klingelnberg AG

Today, the shares of Klingelnberg AG (KLIN) were traded for the first time on SIX Swiss Exchange, opening at CHF 54.00 per share. This corresponds to a market capitalization of CHF 477 million.

SIX Repo Ltd Announces Entris Banking AG as New Partner

Since 11 June 2018, Entris Banking AG has been using the regulated trading platform of SIX Repo Ltd for its repo transactions. This new partnership means that Entris Banking AG can also offer its own clients, the Swiss regional banks, access to the repo market.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: May 2018

Trading turnover was down by –3.3% in April on the prior month to CHF 118.7 billion. This means that average turnover has come in at CHF 6.0 billion per trading day in the year to date.

The SMI Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Exhibition

One of the predecessor organizations of SIX launched the SMI 30 years ago.

Traders Split on Success of MiFID II

Traders disagree over whether MiFID II has been successful, according to new research by SIX.

IPO of Polyphor Ltd

Today, the shares of Polyphor Ltd (POLN) were traded for the first time on SIX Swiss Exchange, opening at CHF 40.00 per share.

IPO of CEVA Logistics AG

Today, the shares of CEVA Logistics AG („CEVA“) were traded for the first time on SIX Swiss Exchange, opening at CHF 27.45 per share.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: April 2018

Trading turnover was down by –2.7% in April on the prior month to CHF 122.6 billion, equating to an average turnover of CHF 6.1 billion per trading day. There was also a fall in the number of transactions, which declined by –11.8% to 4,895,387.

Swiss Exchange First to Launch International Microwave-based Trading in Europe

This week, SIX launched its new international microwave-based trading connections in Europe.

Artificial Intelligence helps merchants manage cost of fraud

SIX Payment Services complements its range of E-Commerce services with the most effective solution in the industry, Fraud Free by SIX – powered by Fraugster.

E-bill becomes eBill: Credit Suisse is first bank to successfully upgrade

With its new infrastructure for digital invoices, SIX is a leading force for digitization in Switzerland. The infrastructure will enable the new eBill service to be widely used throughout Switzerland by the end of 2018.

J.P. Morgan ETFs available at SIX for the first time

The ETF segment at SIX is gaining another high-profile provider: J.P. Morgan Asset Management is bringing its ETFs to the Swiss Exchange for the first time, with four products available from today.

Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) recognized SIX x-clear Ltd as a CCP according to the FMIA

SIX x-clear Ltd approved as a Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) provider effective 28 March 2018.

Key figures SIX Swiss Exchange: March 2018

March saw a high level of activity on SIX Swiss Exchange. Trading turnover was up by 1.8% on the prior month to CHF 125.9 billion.

Shares of Medartis Holding AG (MED) Open at CHF 54.00

Today, the shares of Medartis Holding AG (Medartis) were traded for the first time under the „International Reporting Standard“ of SIX Swiss Exchange.

Shares of Sensirion Holding AG (SENS) open at CHF 47.00

Today, the shares of Sensirion Holding AG (Sensirion) were traded for the first time under the „International Reporting Standard“ of SIX Swiss Exchange.

IPO Season 2018 Opened

Today, the company ASMALLWORLD AG has listed its shares under the “Swiss Reporting Standard” on SIX Swiss Exchange.

Key figures SIX Swiss Exchange: February 2018

Last month saw another year-on-year increase in trading turnover on SIX Swiss Exchange. The on-year rise of 8.7% in February was more than twice the increase reported in January, which came in at 3.5%.

ETFs from Franklin Templeton New at SIX

Today, SIX welcomes Franklin Templeton as a new ETF issuer.

Key Figures SIX Swiss Exchange: January 2018

In 2018 to date, a total of 5,949,142 transactions have been executed on SIX Swiss Exchange. This marks a year-on-year rise of 41.6%.

More than 150 Swiss Companies Go Live on the SIX Trade Repository and Fulfill Their FMIA Derivative Reporting Obligations

After a successful go-live with large financial counterparties (FC+) on 1 October 2017, the SIX Trade Repository has now followed this up by bringing more than 150 Swiss institutions on to the system.

Key figures SIX Swiss Exchange: Year 2017

2017 was a year characterized by high growth rates on the financial markets. This was also true of the Swiss stock exchange, with equity indices, for example, posting sharp increases.