SIX, Switzerland’s leading exchange operator, has intensified its market infrastructure expansion through multiple new listings, strategic technology partnerships, and regulatory approvals for digital asset services during the first half of 2026. The platform welcomed several high-profile companies to its exchange while simultaneously advancing its digital capabilities and cross-border market access initiatives.
- New Listings: Infracore (CHF 826 million market cap), Centiel (CHF 261 million), Matador Secondary Private Equity, and dsm-firmenich commenced trading on SIX Swiss Exchange
- Digital Asset Approval: FINMA approved SIX’s merger of its digital CSD into SIX SIS AG and crypto custody provision capabilities
- Technology Partnerships: Collaborations with Chainlink, Snowflake, and Piraeus Bank to enhance data accessibility and market connectivity
- Index Expansion: Launch of SPI ESG 25 and SMI Equal Weight indices with adjustments effective September 21, 2026
The expansion reflects SIX‘s efforts to strengthen its position as a leading European financial marketplace. The platform achieved broad-based revenue growth in 2025 driven by elevated trading volumes and expanded offerings in market data, real-time data, and regulatory services. Recent technology partnerships underscore the exchange’s commitment to modernizing infrastructure—notably, SIX and Chainlink made equity data from Swiss and Spanish markets worth over €2 trillion available to blockchain applications across 75 public and private networks, while collaboration with Snowflake streamlines access to regulatory and reference data.
Recent structural changes signal operational continuity and evolution. Markus Habbel assumed the role of Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2026, while Rafael Moral Santiago departed his position as Head of Securities Services. The platform also reinforced governance with three new Board of Directors members elected at the Annual General Meeting.
Markus Habbel, Chief Financial Officer at SIX. Source: LinkedIn
Rafael Moral Santiago, former Head of Securities Services at SIX. Source: LinkedIn
SIX operates as Switzerland’s primary stock exchange and central securities depository, serving as the infrastructure backbone for Swiss and Spanish capital markets. The group manages indices, provides post-trade services, and offers market data solutions to institutional investors globally.
