FTSE Russell Upgrades The Greek Capital Market To “Developed Market” Status

The Athens Stock Exchange proudly welcomes the decision of global index provider FTSE Russell to upgrade the Greek capital market from “Advanced Emerging Market” to “Developed Market” status.

The official announcement was published on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, after the close of U.S. market.

This upgrade represents a major international recognition of the significant progress and structural reforms implemented in recent years at the Athens Stock Exchange and underscores the growing attractiveness of the Greek capital market to international investors.

The new market classification will take effect at the opening of trading on Monday, September 21, 2026, allowing the investment community a full year to prepare for the transition.

Yianos Kontopoulos, CEO of the Athens Exchange Group, commented:

“The reclassification of the Athens Stock Exchange to Developed Market status by FTSE Russell is a landmark achievement. It validates our ongoing strategy to upgrade our infrastructure and services, positioning the Greek capital market alongside the world’s most established exchanges.

This development is also expected to significantly expand the pool of international investors eligible to invest in the Greek capital market, attracting substantial capital inflows from funds tracking Developed Market indices. It is a development that creates new opportunities for growth and financing for our listed companies.”

The Athens Stock Exchange remains committed to working closely with global index providers and the investment community to ensure a smooth transition to Developed Market status.