Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange and a global leader in financial technology and market data, announced a strategic investment of up to $2 billion in Polymarket, the fast-growing prediction market platform that tracks event probabilities across finance, politics, sports, and culture. The transaction reflects a pre-investment valuation of approximately $8 billion for Polymarket.
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Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has launched a 30-day public consultation on a draft proposal to open its main stock market — the Tadawul Main Market — to all categories of non-resident foreign investors. If approved, the reform would represent the most sweeping liberalization of the Kingdom’s equity market since direct foreign access was introduced in 2015. The consultation, which runs
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Euronext, Europe’s leading capital market infrastructure, has taken a bold step toward reshaping the continent’s investment landscape with the launch of Euronext ETF Europe — the first fully integrated marketplace for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and exchange-traded products (ETPs). The initiative, part of the group’s Innovate for Growth 2027 strategic plan, directly addresses Europe’s long-standing market fragmentation. By combining listing, trading, clearing, and
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Athens is preparing to take center stage in Europe’s sustainability dialogue this autumn. On October 9, 2025, the Athens Exchange Group (ATHEX) will host the inaugural ATHEX Sustainability Summit at the Divani Caravel Hotel, marking a milestone in Greece’s commitment to responsible business and sustainable growth. Designed as a meeting point for both listed and non-listed companies, the summit will provide insights
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The Republic of Moldova has taken a decisive step in its economic development with the official launch of the Moldova Stock Exchange during Moldova Business Week 2025, held in Chișinău from September 15 to 19. The new institution is designed to modernise the country’s financial infrastructure, broaden access to investment capital, and support closer integration with European markets. The project is the
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The Bulgarian capital market opened 2025 with remarkable momentum, with its flagship index SOFIX significantly outperforming the average growth of major European indices. The blue-chip index, which reflects the performance of the 15 most liquid companies on the Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE), surged by nearly 14% in the second quarter, closing at 1,025 points — its highest level in 17 years. Since
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The Muscat Stock Exchange (MSX) has signed separate Memoranda of Cooperation with the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE), marking a strategic step in strengthening international partnerships and advancing the development of Oman’s capital markets. The agreements aim to reinforce MSX’s position as a competitive regional and global financial hub while contributing to Oman’s economic diversification strategy. The
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the Astana International Exchange (AIX) have officially implemented a direct connection between their central securities depositories (CSDs), reinforcing their strategic partnership and expanding cross-border investment opportunities. The move builds on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in October 2021, under which AIX joined ADX’s pioneering Tabadul platform. Designed to promote cross-listings and greater liquidity, Tabadul has
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Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos (BYMA), Argentina’s premier stock exchange, has released its seventh Sustainability Report, presenting a comprehensive overview of financial and non-financial performance during 2024. The results highlight BYMA’s role as a key driver of Argentina’s capital markets, underpinned by strong financial growth, digital transformation, and deepening sustainability practices. The BYMA Group — which includes BYMA, Caja de Valores (CVSA), the
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The Moscow Exchange (MOEX) has reported resilient second-quarter 2025 results, demonstrating the strength of its diversified business model and expanding retail base. Despite mounting technology costs and heavy investment in infrastructure, the Exchange delivered robust profit growth while continuing to innovate with new products and services. Fee and commission income rose to RUB 17.8 billion, underpinned by strong client activity, product launches,
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