Tehran Stock Exchange History
Introduction The Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) is the Middle East’s largest and most important exchange. Established in 1967, the TSE is considered one of the oldest exchanges in the entire region. This section will go over the history of the Tehran Stock Exchange and provide an overview. Overview of the Tehran Stock Exchange Tehran Stock Exchange (TSE) is the…
Jim LeeJohannesburg Stock Exchange History
Introduction The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is the largest stock exchange by market capitalization in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. Established in 1887 as the “Zuid-Afrikaansche Vooruitbetalings Bank” (South African Advancement Bank), it was known as “the Turf Club” for several years. It began listing securities in 1889 and gradually moved…
Taiwan Stock Exchange History
Introduction Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) was established in 1961 when the Taiwan Stock Exchange Corporation was founded based on the local securities exchanges in Taipei, Hsinchu, and Taichung. The Taiwan Stock Exchange has been a center of voluntary trading for foreign investments and domestic securities for over 50 years. It is also the only domestic securities exchange…
Australian Securities Exchange History
Introduction The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX): 150 years strong! It’s a vital part of the Australian economy. The ASX is Australia’s primary stock, bond, and securities trading market. Let’s look at its history and evolution. Then, significant events and regulations that have shaped it are worth a closer look: Overview of the Australian Stock Exchange The Australian…
Korea Exchange History
Origins KRX dates back to 1887. Busan saw the first stock exchange set up here, then 1927 saw the first official exchange open in Seoul. Since then, KRX has been the spot for trading stocks, securities, and derivatives. Let’s take a look at the beginnings of KRX and how it evolved into what it is today: Pre-Modern…
Deutsche Börse AG History
Introduction Deutsche Börse AG is a German stock exchange firm based in Frankfurt. Established in 1993, it has become a top European stock exchange. It connects to the German stock market and many other international exchanges. Let’s explore the history of Deutsche Börse AG and its influence on the world financial market. Overview of Deutsche Börse AG Deutsche Börse…
SIX Swiss Exchange History
Overview The SIX Swiss Exchange is Switzerland’s primary stock trading center. Established in 1988, it became a vital part of the European financial landscape. Today, it is a significant support for the Swiss financial system, providing a platform for trading many types of securities, such as equities, derivatives, structured products, and bonds. Here, we will take…
Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) History
Introduction The Saudi Stock Exchange, aka Tadawul, is the biggest in the Middle East and North Africa. It has a market cap of $554 billion! It provides domestic and international investors various services, such as equities, derivatives, mutual funds, and bonds. Tadawul was formed in 2007. It is now a vital source of capital for many regional…
London Stock Exchange History
Introduction London Stock Exchange (LSE) has a long past. It began as a market for sweet wine in 1801, trading shares of the Royal African Company. Now it is the largest stock exchange in the world. As of June 2018, it had 2,522 listed companies with a total market capitalization of £4.59 trillion. It is roughly double…
Toronto Stock Exchange History
Overview The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) is Canada’s biggest stock exchange. It has been running since 1861. Currently, it is the ninth-largest stock exchange in the world in terms of market capitalization. The TSX offers different products and services to traders, issuers, and investors from Canada and worldwide. This article will give a summary of TSX’s history and how…