London Stock Exchange - Company overview

The Exchange has built on more than 300 years of integrity, expertise and market knowledge to become one of the world's foremost equity exchanges. In October 2007 the Exchange merged with Borsa Italiana S.p.A making us Europe's leading equities exchange.

The Exchange also has strategic alliances with exchanges from around the world, such as the Tokyo, Tel Aviv and BOVESPA enhancing its international presence and bringing benefits to customers and investors alike.

Interesting facts about the London Stock Exchange:

The Exchange is the most international of all the world’s stock exchanges, with 3287* companies from over 60* countries admitted to trading on its markets
Having started life in the coffee houses of 17th century London, the Exchange is one of the world’s oldest stock exchanges and can trace its history back more than 300 years.

The BBC, SKY News and CNN all broadcast from the studios inside the Exchange

3287* firms trade on its markets, more than any other exchange in Europe

* as of November 2007

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