There are many factors that argue in favor of a listing on SIX Swiss Exchange - among the most important ones:
the most internationally oriented financial marketplace of all major European exchanges;
a leading position in crossborder private banking, combined with a broad international
base of investors;
a potent financial center for equity-oriented institutional investors;
multilingual and multicultural Swiss investors;
high level of attention paid to each IPO;
great placing power of the locally based banks;
numerous financial institutions with established in-house research departments;
attractive, balance regulatory environment thanks to self-regulation;
acceptance of various accounting standards such as US GAAP, IFRS, Swiss GAAP ARR and other
internationally recognised standards (only for foreign issuers).
High level of recognition amongst investors, analysts and the media
Each firm listed on SIX Swiss Exchange benefits from a high degree of visibility and recognition amongst
global investors, analysts and the media.
Moreover, Swiss investors have many years of experience in crossborder, sector-specific
investment strategies. Due to Switzerland's economic structure, investors pay particular
attention to the banking and insurance, consumer goods, pharmaceutical, bio- and medical
technology, cleantech, micro- and nanotechnology sectors.
Regulation: in line with international standards, yet in touch with the market
Switzerland's market-responsive regulatory conditions simplify the acquisition of capital.
The powers of self-regulation entrusted to SIX Swiss Exchange make it possible for the exchange to
ensure a high degree of investor protection while offering companies an accommodating
regulatory environment.
Closely followed indices
Owing to the worldwide significance of Swiss-listed global players such as ABB, CS Group,
Nestlé, Novartis, Roche, Syngenta, UBS and Zurich Financial Services, the indices that
include those stocks have a high degree of recognition.
SIX Swiss Exchange calculates a wide range of indices that satisfy differing investor needs and
assure companies of a particularly high degree of visibility amongst their target groups.
More information on indices.
