Euronext has launched a unified ETF platform that will integrate listing, trading, clearing, and settlement across its seven European markets.
A Unified ETF Platform
Dubbed Euronext ETF Europe, the new structure allows issuers to list once and
access all Euronext venues, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon,
Milan, Oslo, and Paris. Liquidity will be consolidated into a central order
book, with trading powered by the Optiq platform.
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According to the company, issuers will benefit from reduced regulatory
duplication and faster time-to-market. They will also be able to offer products
in multiple currencies to meet demand in different regions.
Brokers and trading members will gain access to the
full ETF range through a harmonised membership model. Additionally, Euronext Clearing will handle clearing, while settlement for euro-denominated ETFs will take
place through Euronext Securities. Existing arrangements will remain in place
until September 2026 to allow for a gradual shift.
Support From the Industry
Euronext said issuers representing more than 90% of
European ETF assets have backed the project. Supporters include Amundi,
BlackRock, Vanguard, HSBC Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, and State
Street Investment Management.
Anthony Attia, Source: LinkedIn
“The launch of Euronext ETF Europe marks a strategic leap
forward in building a truly unified and competitive European capital market,”
commented Euronext ETF Europe’s Anthony Attia, the Global Head of Derivatives
and Post-Trade at Euronext.
“By creating the first fully integrated ETF ecosystem across
jurisdictions, we are not only removing long-standing structural
inefficiencies, but also setting a new standard for transparency, accessibility, and scale in European investing.”
Toward a European Savings and Investments Union
Euronext described the project as part of its Innovate
for Growth 2027 plan. The group linked it to the EU Commission’s wider push for
a European Savings and Investments Union, designed to strengthen capital
markets and increase retail investor participation.
The launch of Euronext ETF Europe sets the stage for a
more streamlined ETF market, with efficiency and cost benefits for both issuers
and investors.
Related: Euronext’s FX Trading Business Hits New Highs as Revenue Jumps 30%
In May, European exchange operator Euronext announced a strong performance in its foreign exchange trading business for the first
quarter of 2025. FX trading revenue rose more than 30% year-on-year to €9.2
million.
The increase in FX trading activity was reportedly driven by
exceptional market volatility. The exchange said the strong performance in
Forex formed part of the strong financial results for the quarter.
Euronext has launched a unified ETF platform that will integrate listing, trading, clearing, and settlement across its seven European markets.
A Unified ETF Platform
Dubbed Euronext ETF Europe, the new structure allows issuers to list once and
access all Euronext venues, including Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon,
Milan, Oslo, and Paris. Liquidity will be consolidated into a central order
book, with trading powered by the Optiq platform.
Join buy-side heads of FX in London at fmls25
According to the company, issuers will benefit from reduced regulatory
duplication and faster time-to-market. They will also be able to offer products
in multiple currencies to meet demand in different regions.
Brokers and trading members will gain access to the
full ETF range through a harmonised membership model. Additionally, Euronext Clearing will handle clearing, while settlement for euro-denominated ETFs will take
place through Euronext Securities. Existing arrangements will remain in place
until September 2026 to allow for a gradual shift.
Support From the Industry
Euronext said issuers representing more than 90% of
European ETF assets have backed the project. Supporters include Amundi,
BlackRock, Vanguard, HSBC Asset Management, Franklin Templeton, and State
Street Investment Management.
Anthony Attia, Source: LinkedIn
“The launch of Euronext ETF Europe marks a strategic leap
forward in building a truly unified and competitive European capital market,”
commented Euronext ETF Europe’s Anthony Attia, the Global Head of Derivatives
and Post-Trade at Euronext.
“By creating the first fully integrated ETF ecosystem across
jurisdictions, we are not only removing long-standing structural
inefficiencies, but also setting a new standard for transparency, accessibility, and scale in European investing.”
Toward a European Savings and Investments Union
Euronext described the project as part of its Innovate
for Growth 2027 plan. The group linked it to the EU Commission’s wider push for
a European Savings and Investments Union, designed to strengthen capital
markets and increase retail investor participation.
The launch of Euronext ETF Europe sets the stage for a
more streamlined ETF market, with efficiency and cost benefits for both issuers
and investors.
Related: Euronext’s FX Trading Business Hits New Highs as Revenue Jumps 30%
In May, European exchange operator Euronext announced a strong performance in its foreign exchange trading business for the first
quarter of 2025. FX trading revenue rose more than 30% year-on-year to €9.2
million.
The increase in FX trading activity was reportedly driven by
exceptional market volatility. The exchange said the strong performance in
Forex formed part of the strong financial results for the quarter.
