- Handling about one-fifth of all equity trades, Cboe Australia has evolved from disruptor to integral part of the nation’s financial fabric. It offers traders faster access and lower fees while giving investors another channel beyond long-dominant exchanges.
- The transformation of Australia’s financial system — shaped by regulation, innovation and competition — is opening new ground for alternative platforms.
Cboe Australia Pty Ltd’s growth and focus
Originally launched as Chi-X Australia in 2011, the exchange sought to modernise equity trading through technology. After joining Cboe Global Markets in 2021, it gained global branding and access to world-class data and systems. Now, it lists and trades over 3,000 securities and exchange-traded products.
Approval from ASIC to become a listing venue represents a major shift. Cboe Australia can now host new IPOs and ETFs, offering issuers a choice beyond the ASX. CEO Vic Joković said this expansion “will make the Australian market stronger, more diverse and more efficient.”
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Industry context and challenges
Australian equity markets are demanding more automation and reliability after years of pressure over system resilience. Cboe Australia’s role is to deliver stability and innovation while attracting fresh listings to sustain liquidity.
Its success will depend on maintaining cost advantages and building investor trust. In a digital-first era, exchanges that combine global reach with technical reliability stand to define the next phase of Australia’s financial infrastructure.
