NYSE Euronext announced that it has introduced its Single Order Book which means that the liquidity will be concentrated on one single trading line for all securities listed on its Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris cash markets.

In the case of securities with a multiple listing within these markets, trading will take place on a single trading line, the designated “market of reference”. Although there will only be a single line, issuers may still choose to be listed on more than one Euronext marketplace in order to enhance their visibility, qualify for inclusion in local indices or have trading volumes and prices published.

It said that the main benefits of a Single Order Book for investors, issuers and customers are expected to result from an increase in the efficiency, size and liquidity of the market. In addition, cross-border trading will be easier and simpler as the markets are harmonized; and better liquidity is expected to enhance spreads and market depth.

“The delivery of the Single Order Book has been one of the cornerstones of the Euronext consolidation process and has been a significant and substantive project, involving us, Euroclear and our customers all working together across the three original Euronext countries to harmonize market practices and to align legal and regulatory differences,” said Jean-François Théodore, deputy chief executive of NYSE Euronext. “This is one further step towards fulfilling our commitment to make trading cheaper and more efficient for our customers.”

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