Budapest Stock Exchange

The Budapest Stock Exchange (BSE) is the primary securities exchange in Hungary, serving as the central hub for the country's capital markets. It provides a regulated platform for the trading of equities, debt securities, derivatives, and investment funds. While the exchange is not a life sciences company, it plays a vital role in the healthcare sector by providing a listing venue for major pharmaceutical firms like Gedeon Richter, enabling them to access public capital. The BSE operates using the globally recognized Xetra trading system and offers a range of services including listing, trading, and market data dissemination. It is currently a private company limited by shares, with the Central Bank of Hungary acting as the majority owner.