The regional trading platform will be enlarged by the Belgrade and Ljubljana Stock Exchanges. By Kristina Spasova, Relationship Manager, GSS Bulgaria
The Belgrade and Ljubljana Stock Exchanges confirmed their intention to join EBRD-supported SEE Link. The agreement was signed at the Western Balkans Investment Summit hosted by the EBRD in London.
SEE Link is a project started by the Bulgarian, Macedonian and Croatian stock exchanges with the aim of creating a regional infrastructure for trading securities listed on those three markets.
The platform is scheduled to become operational in March. A blue chip index called SEE LinX will be introduced, enhancing the visibility of the participating markets. It is expected that around 8 stock exchange members from Bulgaria, 10 from Croatia, and 10 from Macedonia will connect to the platform from the first day of operations and a total of 387 securities will be available for trading.
Interest in the platform is increasing and more participants might be attracted in the future. Regional expansion will help integrate the equity markets, which can provide more efficient access for investors and local brokers while preserving the independence of the participating stock exchanges.