Swiss Exchange

The SWX Swiss Exchange operates and regulates key aspects of Switzerland's capital market. The SWX represents the interests of Switzerland's financial marketplace while protecting those of market participants. It is supervised by the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (SFBC).

The commercial activities of the SWX involve the following fields: cash market operations, development and operation of fully electronic trading platforms information products, and admission of securities to trading on the Exchange. The shares traded are mainly held in the Swiss-based accounts of investors. Other products are bonds, traditional investments, Exchange Traded Funds and non-standardized derivatives.

The SWX Swiss Exchange operates Europe's largest market segment for listed and exchange-traded warrants. It is renowned for its wide range of products, favorable listing conditions, and ability to respond quickly to new investor needs.

The SWX is a very technologically advanced securities exchanges, with a single click of the mouse, securities orders are executed, cleared, settled and confirmed. It is a fully electronic trading, clearing and settlement system.

The Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading (SESTA) set the concept of self-regulation, which compel the SWX to meet international standards in its regulatory activities. Through its close interaction with market participants and international reach, the SWX developed efficient solutions designed to meet the challenges of the future.