Euronext Paris
Euronext Paris, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, is one of the principal stock exchanges of France. It is part of the Euronext group, which operates several stock exchanges across Europe. Here are some key points about Euronext Paris:
History
Operations
- Euronext Paris is the largest of the Euronext markets in terms of market capitalization and number of listed companies.
- The exchange uses a fully electronic trading system known as Universal Trading Platform (UTP), which facilitates trading in equities, bonds, derivatives, and commodities.
- It hosts the trading of shares, bonds, ETFs, warrants, and certificates, among other financial instruments.
- Euronext Paris also lists and trades indices like the CAC 40, which includes the 40 largest companies listed on the exchange.
Notable Companies
Regulation
- The exchange is regulated by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French financial regulatory body.
- It adheres to the MiFID II regulations, which are European directives aimed at improving the functioning of financial markets in Europe.
Location
- The physical headquarters of Euronext Paris is located in La Défense, a major business district in the Paris metropolitan area.
Market Indices
External Links
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