SIX Group has reported growth across its Swiss and Spanish exchanges for February 2026, alongside a partnership that opens streamlined post-trade access to the Greek equity market for international investors. The dual announcements underscore the infrastructure provider’s momentum in both core trading volumes and cross-border expansion.
Flagship indices hit historic highs during the month.
The Swiss Market Index (SMI) breached the 14,000-point barrier before closing at 14,014, marking a 5.6 percent gain year-to-date.
In Spain, the IBEX 35 surpassed 18,000 points and finished February at 18,361, up 6.1 percent since the start of the year.
These milestones reflected renewed investor confidence amid broader market resilience.
Overall trading activity accelerated sharply.
Combined turnover on SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange reached CHF 154.9 billion, a 14.5 percent jump from February 2025 and 3.9 percent higher than January.
Spanish operations at BME led the charge, delivering EUR 55.3 billion in turnover—a 42 percent increase year-on-year. Swiss turnover climbed 5.8 percent to CHF 104.4 billion.
Segment performance varied by venue but remained broadly positive.
On the Swiss side, equities posted the strongest month-on-month gain, rising 6.6 percent, while structured products surged 35.4 percent compared with the prior year.
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and fixed-income instruments also advanced, with year-on-year increases of 11.5 percent and 10.9 percent respectively.
In Spain, ETFs delivered the largest sequential leap, climbing 34.7 percent from January and 28.2 percent year-on-year.
Fixed-income turnover soared 49 percent annually, and stock futures on BME MEFF exploded 257.6 percent month-on-month. BME also welcomed its first main-market listing of the year when Arteche Group transitioned from the growth segment.
Gregor Braun, Head of Cash Market Sales at SIX Exchanges, noted sustained momentum in both turnover and transaction counts, highlighting particularly robust ETF activity across the group’s platforms.
Complementing the trading results, SIX unveiled a new direct post-trade model for Greek equities on February 20.
In collaboration with Piraeus Bank, the initiative positions SIX as a direct participant at ATHEXCSD, the Greek central securities depository.
Piraeus Bank supplies local expertise and connectivity, enabling seamless safekeeping, settlement, and servicing for global institutional investors.
The arrangement aims for greater efficiency, transparency, and scalability than traditional indirect routes.
It represents the first direct-access framework of its kind in Greece, reducing operational friction while maintaining full compliance with local standards.
Christos Megalou, CEO of Piraeus Financial Holdings, described the partnership as a milestone that enhances market stability and service quality.
Francisco Béjar, Head of Custody at SIX, emphasized the model’s role in delivering access that meets evolving institutional demands.
Together, the February figures and Greek-market breakthrough illustrate SIX’s dual focus: deepening liquidity in more established European markets while extending its infrastructure footprint to new opportunities. With these developments, the group continues to strengthen its value proposition for clients seeking reliable, cross-border market access in an increasingly interconnected environment.
