Vienna bourse sows the seeds of good neighbourliness

In spite of all the takeover talk among major global exchanges, and the heavy consolidation in eastern Europe’s banking sector, not everyone believes that acquisitions are the only way to expand business in the region. Florian Neuhof talks to Heinrich Schaller, joint CEO of the Wiener Börse, who outlines his vision of cooperation with the developing regional exchanges.

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“In Austria, a good part of the privatizations were done on the stock exchange. And that was really a very successful process. In eastern Europe, companies are often bought up by a strategic investor. I don’t think that is conducive for the domestic capital market”
Heinrich Schaller, Wiener Börse

“I WOULD DESCRIBE us as a bridge to the east,” says Heinrich Schaller, joint CEO of the Wiener Börse, sitting in his spacious office, which boasts stylish modern interior design.

Vienna bourse sows the seeds of good neighbourliness

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