Borsa Italiana, founded in 1808, is Italy’s main stock exchange located in Milan. Originally established as the Milan Stock Exchange, it has undergone several transformations throughout its history.
Key developments:
- Privatized in 1997
- Merged with London Stock Exchange Group in 2007
- Sold to Euronext in 2021 for €4.4 billion
Current status:
- Part of Euronext group since 2021
- Main stock exchange for Italian securities
- Operates several markets including:
- MTA (main market)
- AIM Italia (for small/medium companies)
- MOT (bond market)
- IDEM (derivatives market)
Ownership:
- Now owned by Euronext, making it part of the pan-European exchange network
- Regulated by CONSOB (Italian Securities and Exchange Commission)
The exchange plays a crucial role in Italian financial markets and has become an important part of Euronext’s European exchange network.