SIX Swiss Exchange, a prominent financial market platform, has recently observed a decline in equities trading turnover, as reported by Markets Media. Despite this decrease, the exchange showcased resilience by recording a turnover of CHF 791.9 billion and executing 44.6 million transactions. This performance, although slightly lower than the previous year’s figures of CHF 802.5 billion turnover and 43.5 million transactions, highlights the exchange’s stability amidst market fluctuations.

In addition to equities trading, SIX Swiss Exchange also experienced positive outcomes in other sectors. The Swiss blue chip index SMI® closed the year with a 4.2% increase, reaching 11,600.9 points. Moreover, the bond market demonstrated strength by raising CHF 104 billion in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of issuances surpassing CHF 100 billion.

Similarly, BME Exchange, operating in Spain, concluded 2024 on a favorable note with a 6% rise in trading volume amounting to EUR 318 billion. The IBEX35® index surged by 14.8%, achieving a total return of 20% when factoring in dividends distributed throughout the year. Notably, derivatives trading on BME Exchange witnessed significant growth, with a notable increase in IBEX 35 Options volume and Energy derivatives trading.

Both exchanges expanded their product and service offerings during the period under review. SIX Swiss Exchange introduced six new issuers spanning ETFs, ETPs, and investment funds, emphasizing a trend towards product innovation. The exchange also saw a surge in newly listed structured products, reaching a record high of 110,792. Furthermore, the availability of crypto products on the Swiss stock exchange increased to 54, positioning it as a leading hub for regulated crypto offerings.

In terms of market listings, SIX Swiss Exchange hosted Europe’s largest IPOs in 2024, including Galderma and Puig, while BME Exchange saw listings from companies like Inmocemento and Cox. The growth in key metrics such as trading activity, listings, and capital-raising initiatives across both exchanges underscores SIX’s pan-European influence and solidifies its position as a key player in the European financial market infrastructure.

André Buck, the Head of Debt Capital Markets, Exchanges at SIX, highlighted the exchange’s robust performance throughout 2024, emphasizing its commitment to innovation and client value delivery. The successful outcomes reported by SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange not only reflect their operational resilience but also signify their strategic focus on meeting the evolving needs of investors in the European financial landscape.