Summary
NZX Limited operates a stock exchange in New Zealand. The company operates through five segments: Capital Markets Origination, Secondary Markets, Data & Insights, Funds Management, and Wealth Technologies. The Capital Markets Origination segment provides issuer services for current and prospective customers. The Secondary Markets segment provides trading and post-trade services for securities and derivatives markets, as well as provides central securities depository; and acts as a market operator for Fonterra Co-Operative Group, the Electricity Authority, and the Ministry for the Environment. The Data & Insights segment offers information services for the securities and derivatives markets; and analytics for the dairy sector. The Funds Management segment provides superannuation and KiwiSaver, and Smartshares exchange traded funds. The Wealth Technologies segment offers funds administration and custodian services. It also offers NZX Wealth Technologies, a platform that enables advisers and brokers to manage client investments. NZX Limited was founded in 1866 and is headquartered in Wellington, New Zealand.
History
Established in 1996 when the existing exchanges in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch were amalgamated, NZX now plays an important role in providing New Zealanders with access to international capital markets. NZX is responsible for the listing and trading of over 350 individual companies, the ASX-NZX 50 Index, and a broad range of investment vehicles.
Mission
NZX’s mission is to create an opportunity marketplace which allows capital to be raised, invested and used more efficiently, while also providing investors with higher returns, access to more diversified investments, and better cost-efficiencies.
Vision
NZX’s vision is to be the foremost capital market offering the best investment opportunities to the widest range of investors.
Key Team
Sara Wheeler (Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.)
Mr. Eric Reitman (Head of Strategy)
Ms. Lara Robertson (Head of HR)
Ms. Debbie Buckman (Head of Corp. Office)
Ms. Kate McLaughlin (Head of Corp. Affairs)
Mr. Shane Dinnan (Head of Energy Markets)
Mr. Hamish MacDonald (Chief Strategic Delivery Officer)
Recognition and Awards
NZX has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including Best Investor Relations Team Award at the Ernst and Young New Zealand Awards; Best Managed Company Award at the Deloitte/Management Magazine Awards; and Best Security Award at the Nasdaq Global Market Awards.
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