Aquis Technologies has been chosen as the technology provider to develop a unified trading platform for the exchanges managed by SIX, including the SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange. This new system promises to offer customers a simplified access experience to multiple markets through a single connection, under the concept “one plug, multiple trading venues”. With this initiative, market liquidity is expected to improve and provide innovative trading solutions.
The exchanges will use Aquis Equinox’s order matching engine, known for its high availability, robustness, and low latency. This technology, which already supports several global markets, is key to ensuring continuous and efficient operation. Through this system, SIX aims to establish a next-generation pan-European platform that facilitates harmonized access to the various markets it operates, thereby consolidating its leadership in the stock market sector.
The cooperation with Aquis represents an important step for the expansion of technological services, as Aquis has demonstrated significant growth in its capabilities in recent years. According to Tomas Kindler, Global Head Exchanges at SIX, this integration will allow participants in the Swiss and Spanish markets to enjoy a state-of-the-art trading system, simplifying operations and optimizing the user experience.
David Stevens, CEO of Aquis, stated that SIX’s choice of their technology highlights the robustness and effectiveness of their matching engine. The joint development aims to launch the new equity product platform in 2027, with plans to include other asset classes later on.
SIX, operating under a shared ownership model with around 120 financial institutions, is in contact with regulatory authorities to ensure the necessary approvals, ensuring a constant improvement in the trading experience for its clients across Europe.
via: MiMub in Spanish