Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange S.A.
Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange SA (EXAE.AT), a company founded in 1876 and headquartered in Athens, Greece, serves as a vital pillar for the Greek financial market. This entity manages and oversees various operational aspects of the capital market. It is responsible for running the primary markets for both stocks (equities) and derivatives, alongside an alternative trading platform. A core function of the company involves the comprehensive processing and finalization of financial transactions. This includes clearing, settlement, and reconciliation of trades, ensuring their smooth completion. Furthermore, the company acts as a central counterparty and system administrator for the Athens Exchange Clearing House, playing a crucial role in maintaining system integrity and efficiency. Beyond market operation and trade processing, it also provides central securities depository (CSD) services and a range of complementary offerings. Its extensive portfolio of services spans from facilitating the listing of securities and enabling trading to managing registries, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering financing solutions. The company adopted its current name, Hellenic Exchanges - Athens Stock Exchange SA, in December 2013, having previously operated under the name Hellenic Exchanges S.A.