Euronext

Euronext N.V. is a multinational stock exchange operator that runs regulated markets and provides listing, trading, clearing, data services, and related offerings across Europe. Headquartered in Amsterdam, it operates major markets in Paris, Amsterdam, Brussels, Lisbon, and Dublin, with a unified technology platform designed to facilitate cross-border trading and access for issuers and investors. The group serves a broad range of asset classes, including equities, bonds, funds, exchange-traded products, and derivatives.

Markets and services: Euronext markets support primary and secondary offerings, corporate actions, and routine investor access. Trading and market data are delivered through a common platform, while post-trade activities are supported by a clearing and settlement framework and partnerships with clearing counterparties. In addition to trading services, Euronext provides issuer and listing services, market information, and indices used by asset managers and index funds.

History and expansion: Euronext traces its origin to 2000, when the Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris exchanges merged to form a unified exchange operator. Over time, the group expanded by integrating additional European markets, including outlets in Lisbon and Dublin, among others, broadening its cross-border reach and liquidity pool.

Regulation and significance: Euronext operates under European Union market regulation and national securities authorities, aligning with MiFID II and related frameworks. It is a major player in European capital markets, enabling cross-border listings and investment, and providing a platform for issuers and investors to access a diversified set of products and services.