Croatia’s financial services regulator, Hanfa, has granted approval to state-owned financial services provider Fina to proceed with a takeover bid for more than 50% of the share capital and voting rights of the Zagreb Stock Exchange (ZSE). Fina currently holds a 9.99% stake in ZSE, making the planned acquisition a significant step toward majority ownership. Hanfa’s decision considered Fina’s reputation, financial stability,
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Boursa Kuwait has reported significant financial and operational growth in the first half of 2025, underpinned by robust revenues, increased trading activity, and rising investor confidence. The results reflect both the exchange’s expanding role as a regional financial hub and its commitment to governance, sustainability, and inclusion. Boursa Kuwait’s net profit rose 61.1% year-on-year, reaching KD 15.11 million compared to KD 9.38
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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) reported record-breaking results for the first half of 2025, with revenue and other income reaching HK$14.08 billion, a 33% year-on-year increase and the highest half-year performance in the group’s history. Riding on positive investor sentiment, robust demand for non-U.S. dollar assets, and strong participation from both international and Mainland Chinese investors, securities trading surged. The
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) is preparing to play a pivotal role in the Republic of Moldova’s capital market transformation. Shareholders have been called to an extraordinary general meeting on September 29 to approve BVB’s participation in the newly created Moldova Stock Exchange, a project designed to build a modern, transparent marketplace in Chișinău. Currently, Moldova hosts two exchanges: the Chișinău Stock
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Romania’s capital market received a confidence boost this week as all nine Romanian companies included in the FTSE Global All Cap indices dedicated to Emerging Markets maintained their positions. The announcement came from FTSE Russell on August 22, following the indicative results of its semi-annual review, which will come into force on September 22, 2025. This confirmation secures Romania’s visibility on the
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The New Zealand Exchange (NZX Group) has posted a solid performance for the first half of 2025, reporting operating earnings (EBITDA) of $24.1 million for the six months to June 30—up 5.4% from the same period last year. When adjusted for one-off integration and restructuring costs, operating earnings rose to $25.1 million, marking a 7.5% lift. Chief Executive Mark Peterson said the
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The Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) officially welcomed UniCredit Bank as a Participant in its trading system during a ceremony held at the Exchange headquarters on August 20, 2025. The step marks a significant milestone for the bank, which finalized its merger with Alpha Bank Romania just days earlier. Through this move, UniCredit Bank assumes responsibility for all capital market trading services previously
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The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the Middle East, and the Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE), the second-largest exchange in Central and Eastern Europe, have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen cooperation and advance market development. The agreement underscores both exchanges’ commitment to strengthening international ties and reflects ADX’s ongoing efforts to expand global
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The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) is gearing up for unprecedented activity, with a wave of attractive initial public offerings (IPOs) across various sectors anticipated. This push, announced by Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Hassan El-Khatib, coincides with the new 2025-2029 term for the EGX’s board of directors, signaling a fresh strategic direction. The government is actively working on legislative amendments to ease
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Bursa Malaysia reported a Profit After Tax, Zakat and Minority Interest (PATAMI) of RM125.5 million for the first half ended 30 June 2025 (1H2025), down 19.3% from RM155.5 million in the same period last year. The decline was driven by an 8.1% drop in operating revenue to RM344.3 million, alongside a 6.6% rise in operating expenses to RM189.3 million. Higher staff and
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