Europe Capital Market Size

Study Period | 2019-2028 |
Base Year For Estimation | 2022 |
Forecast Data Period | 2023 - 2028 |
Historical Data Period | 2018 - 2021 |
CAGR | > 1.00 % |
Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players![]() *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Europe Capital Market Analysis
Europe's capital market exchange system is anticipated to register a CAGR of 1% for the forecast period.
The capital market plays a very crucial role in the growth of the economic development of a country. Capital market is an umbrella term used for trades done in-person or on a virtual platform in financial securities such as bonds, debt instruments, shares, and other instruments. The European capital market exchange ecosystem had an adverse effect due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
After the covid restrictions were lifted, the capital market in Europe saw a good recovery and recovered to post covid scenario. The European Capital Market was also affected by various factors, such as Brexit. The UK is still the largest capital market in Europe. But some capital markets activity observably migrated from the UK to the EU. The European capital market is also affected by various regulatory and supervisory factors.
The exchange ecosystem refers to various systems and technologies used for trading in the capital market along with the working of this system. In capital markets, entities such as businesses, governments, and individuals seek capital, and people or institutions are the investors. The capital market is composed of primary and secondary markets. The fragmentation of European financial markets increased from the time of the financial crisis in late 2009 onward. It resulted in tighter banking regulation and the need to reduce nonperforming loans.
Europe Capital Industry Segmentation
The capital market exchange ecosystem includes markets in which debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold. These are carried out on various platforms known as stock exchanges. The report covers a complete analysis of the Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem. It includes an assessment of emerging trends, significant changes in market dynamics, and a market overview. The Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem is segmented by type of market (primary market and secondary market), financial instruments (debt and equity), investors (retail investors and institutional investors), and country(UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and rest of Europe). The report offers market size and forecasts for the Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem in value (USD million) for all the above segments.
By Type of Market | |
Primary Market | |
Secondary Market |
By Financial Instruments | |
Debt | |
Equity |
By Investors | |
Retail Investors | |
Institutional Investors |
By Country | |
UK | |
Germany | |
France | |
Italy | |
Spain | |
Netherlands | |
Switzerland | |
Rest of Europe |
Europe Capital Market Trends
Increasing AUM is Driving the European Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem
Over the past five years, the European capital market saw increased Assets Under Management (AUM) in the sustainability theme. These sustainability theme funds include mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In the year 2022, the AUM number witnessed a rapid surge. Sustainable funds account for 18% of the assets of the European Capital market, showing the market's maturity compared to that across the world.

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Rising Foreign Direct Investment in Europe Driving the Market
Foreign Direct Investment is a vital part of economic growth. It directly affects the capital market and opens new opportunities for the growth of the capital market exchange ecosystem. For instance, Chinese venture capital investment in Europe increased by more than 100% in the year 2021 as compared to the year 2020. This increased FDI will fuel the growth of the exchange ecosystem in the capital market of the Europe region.

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Europe Capital Industry Overview
The Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem is moderately fragmented, with few players nationwide. Significant players operating in the Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem include Euronext, Nasdaq Nordic, London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange, and SIX Swiss Exchange.
Europe Capital Market Leaders
Euronext
Nasdaq Nordic
London Stock Exchange
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
SIX Swiss Exchange
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Europe Capital Market News
- December 2022: Microsoft, an American multinational technology corporation, planned to acquire a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). LSEG owns the London Stock Exchange and several other businesses, including financial market data company Refinitiv.
- June 2022: Euronext announces the acquisition of the technology businesses from Nexi’s capital markets activities. The acquisition was priced at EUR 57 million (USD 62.5 million). This acquisition is a new step in Euronext’s strategy to leverage its integrated value chain as it further enhances Euronext’s technology competencies and capabilities in trading and post-trade.
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS AND DYNAMICS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
4.3 Market Restraints
4.4 Value Chain / Supply Chain Analysis
4.5 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.5.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.5.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
4.5.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.5.4 Threat of Substitute Products
4.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.6 Insights on Latest Trends and Technological Innovations in the Industry
4.7 Impact of Covid-19 on market
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Type of Market
5.1.1 Primary Market
5.1.2 Secondary Market
5.2 By Financial Instruments
5.2.1 Debt
5.2.2 Equity
5.3 By Investors
5.3.1 Retail Investors
5.3.2 Institutional Investors
5.4 By Country
5.4.1 UK
5.4.2 Germany
5.4.3 France
5.4.4 Italy
5.4.5 Spain
5.4.6 Netherlands
5.4.7 Switzerland
5.4.8 Rest of Europe
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
6.1 Company Profiles
6.1.1 Euronext
6.1.2 Nasdaq Nordic
6.1.3 London Stock Exchange
6.1.4 Hamburg Stock Exchange
6.1.5 Frankfurt Stock Exchange
6.1.6 Italian Stock Exchange
6.1.7 SIX Swiss Exchange
6.1.8 Budapest Stock Exchange
6.1.9 Moscow Exchange
6.1.10 Ukrainian Exchange*
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. DISCLAIMER AND ABOUT US
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem Industry size?
The Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem Industry is projected to register a CAGR of greater than 1% during the forecast period (2023-2028).
Who are the key players in Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem Industry?
Euronext, Nasdaq Nordic, London Stock Exchange, Frankfurt Stock Exchange and SIX Swiss Exchange are the major companies operating in the Europe Capital Market Exchange Ecosystem Industry.
Europe Capital Exchange Ecosystem Industry Report
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