At ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva, Professor Silic teaches students about stocks issuance on primary and secondary markets. Additionally, Prof. Silic teaches our students about stock valuations, corporate finance using common and preferred stocks and derivatives on equity and derivatives markets during online or onsite lectures at the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva campus and instructional sites.

Euronext is a pan-European stock exchange that operates in Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Oslo, and Paris. It was created in 2000 following the merger of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, the Brussels Stock Exchange, and the Paris Bourse. Euronext provides trading, clearing, settlement, and information services for a wide range of financial instruments, including equities, bonds, derivatives, and commodities, and is known for its transparent, efficient, and secure trading environment.

Euronext, based in Amsterdam, has a diverse range of companies listed on its exchanges, including some of Europe’s largest and most well-known firms, such as Total Energies, L’Oreal, and Heineken. The exchange also caters to smaller and mid-sized companies, offering them access to capital and liquidity. As of 2021, Euronext had a total market capitalization of approximately €4.5 trillion.

One of Euronext’s notable features is its focus on sustainability and corporate social responsibility. In 2019, it launched the Euronext Green Bonds initiative to promote sustainable finance and encourage companies to issue bonds that fund environmentally friendly projects. Euronext also provides tools and services to help companies measure and report on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

Euronext’s trading platform, called Optiq, uses cutting-edge technology to provide investors with high-speed and reliable trading services. The platform has been designed to handle large volumes of trades, and to ensure that prices are fair and transparent.

Another significant development for Euronext in recent years was its acquisition of the Oslo Stock Exchange in 2019. The move expanded Euronext’s presence in the Nordic region and provided new opportunities for companies to access capital and investors to access new investment opportunities.

In addition to its primary market operations, Euronext also operates a number of other businesses, including clearing, settlement, and custody services, as well as data and analytics products. These services are designed to help investors manage their portfolios and make informed investment decisions.

Overall, Euronext is an important player in the global financial markets, providing investors with access to a wide range of products and services. Its commitment to transparency, efficiency, and innovation has helped to make it a leading stock exchange in Europe, and it is likely to continue to play an important role in the years to come.

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It is with great pleasure that we announce that Dario Silic, PhD, Professor of Financial Management at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva, recently visited Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange, also known as the Frankfurter Wertpapierbörse in German, is one of the largest and most important stock exchanges in the world. This Stock Exchange is one of the oldest stock exchanges internationally as it was established in 1585 and has played a pivotal role in the development of the German economy.

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange is part of the Deutsche Börse Group andissituated in Frankfurt, Germany, a city, which is a leading provider of financial market infrastructure.

This stock exchange offers a wide range of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, derivatives, and other securities. Professor Silic actively teaches ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva students through online or onsite lectures about these financial instruments and its equity in corporate finance classes.

Outside the Stock Exchange in Frankfurt there are two clear statues, one of a bear and one of a bull. The bear symbolises the downtrend market and the bull represents the uptrend market, which clearly demonstrates also the importance of the German conservative and cautious investment policy on capital markets compared to some other countries and stock exchange where you can find only a bull.

Many world-renowned organisations such as Volkswagen, Siemens, and Adidas are based in Frankfurt alongside the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. It is also the heart for trading in the Eurozone and is an important centre for international finance. Germany is also at the forefront of exchanges as over 90% of the companies listed on the exchange are based in Germany and it has a market capitalization of over €1.5 trillion.

The Frankfurt Stock Exchange as previously mentioned is a specific exchange and one of its’  unique features is the Xetra electronic trading system. The Xetra system is one of the most advanced trading systems in the world and it enables investors to trade stocks, bonds, and other securities in real-time, and provides them with up-to-date information on market trends and trading activity. The Xetra facilitates trading of more than 1 million securities, making it one of the most liquid markets in the world.

BaFin also known as theFederal Financial Supervisory Authority regulates the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and it is responsible for ensuring that all market contributors comply with German and European financial regulations. This not only ensures that the exchange operates in a fair and transparent manner but also that investors can have confidence in the integrity of the market. This is extremely vital and helps the credibility of the stock exchange itself.

As already noted a vital part of the German economy and an important centre for international finance is the Frankfurt Stock Exchange itself. This specific stock exchange has enhanced trading systems, strong regulation, and wide range of financial instruments. This offers investors around the world access to some of the best investment opportunities in Europe.

The exchange is often seen as a barometer of the health of the German economy, with fluctuations in the exchange often reflecting broader economic trends. This close relationship with the German economy has made the exchange an important indicator for global investors.

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The Financial Management course at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva covers a range of key topics including theoretical concepts of modern corporate finance, capital structure, company valuations and cash flow projections. Students learned how to apply financial indicators in practice in foreign capital markets, equipping them with the skills to succeed in the modern corporate finance landscape.

Remember that you are now full of knowledge and have the skills to achieve great things in your future endeavors. Use what you have learned at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Geneva to drive you towards success and to make a positive impact in the world. Keep up the great work and keep striving for excellence!

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