SIX has finalised its acquisition of Aquis Exchange, establishing itself as a leading pan-European exchange innovator with a combined 15% market share and access to 16 capital markets across Europe.
The deal brings together Aquis’ advanced trading technology with SIX’s multi-asset services, enhancing efficiency for clients while delivering growth opportunities across the continent.
The acquisition marks a step forward for SIX in becoming the only exchange group with listing venues in all major European financial centres, including Switzerland, the EU and the UK. By bringing Aquis under its umbrella, SIX will offer clients the ability to trade seamlessly across multiple venues, supporting a strategy of unifying access to capital markets.
SIX CEO Bjørn Sibbern said: “The acquisition of Aquis marks a significant milestone in the evolution of SIX as a pan-European leader. With Aquis, we gain not only access to new markets but also the technology and expertise needed to drive innovation at scale.
“We aim to offer our clients a unified experience with “One Plug, Multiple Trading Venues” – a single connection providing access to Switzerland, Spain, and the UK – ensuring more liquidity, better market access, and innovative trading solutions.”
David Stevens, CEO of Aquis, said: “Joining SIX is an exciting opportunity for Aquis and our clients. Aquis has achieved great momentum in our mission to challenge across European capital markets, and we will be able to go further, faster, and stronger as part of SIX.
“We will continue to innovate in trading, to deploy cutting-edge technology, and to provide a tailored listings environment for the UK’s high-growth smaller companies, while further benefiting from the strength of the European reach and infrastructure of SIX. Together, we are uniquely positioned to shape the future of the European exchange landscape.”
Following the deal, Aquis will continue to operate under its own brand, retaining its management team and business model, ensuring agility while benefiting from SIX’s scale and reach. This will enable SIX to deploy Aquis’ next-generation technology as a driver for capital markets innovation across Europe.
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in London with an EU base in Paris, Aquis has built a reputation as a challenger exchange, providing primary listings and secondary trading of equities alongside the licensing of its proprietary trading technology.
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