B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brasil
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B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, commonly referred to as B3, is a prominent stock exchange located in São Paulo, Brazil. Established on August 23, 1890, it is the second oldest stock exchange in the country and plays a critical role in the Brazilian economy.
The exchange emerged from the merger of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) and the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) in 2008, and later integrated with CETIP in 2017. This consolidation created a comprehensive marketplace for trading securities, commodities, and futures.
B3 is not only a hub for trading activities but also provides a suite of post-trade services, including settlement, clearing, deposit, and registration. As of October 2022, it listed 475 companies and boasted a market capitalization of approximately $977.21 billion as of February 2024.
The exchange is overseen by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil's equivalent of the SEC, ensuring a regulated and secure environment for investors and traders alike. B3 continues to innovate, leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the financial markets.
The exchange emerged from the merger of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) and the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) in 2008, and later integrated with CETIP in 2017. This consolidation created a comprehensive marketplace for trading securities, commodities, and futures.
B3 is not only a hub for trading activities but also provides a suite of post-trade services, including settlement, clearing, deposit, and registration. As of October 2022, it listed 475 companies and boasted a market capitalization of approximately $977.21 billion as of February 2024.
The exchange is overseen by the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil's equivalent of the SEC, ensuring a regulated and secure environment for investors and traders alike. B3 continues to innovate, leveraging technology to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of the financial markets.