Q1 2016: Bonds Quarterly Statistics - The Latest Issue Of The "Bonds Quarterly Statistics" Report Looks At The Performance Of SIX Swiss Exchange's Bonds Segment In Q1 2016.

SIX Swiss Exchange today published the latest edition of its "Bonds Quarterly Statistics[pdf]". Turnover in the CHF bonds segment amounted to CHF 37.2 billion in the first quarter, an increase of 11% compared to the previous quarter. The strongest sector in terms of turnover, financials, grew significantly by 31%, however governments declined by 4%. At the end of March the total number of listed bonds remains unchanged at 1711, compared to the end of December.

Slow start in the non-CHF bonds segment

In the segment of non-CHF bonds, the first quarter turned over EUR 3.8 billion, representing a steady increase of 10% compared to the previous quarter. Year on year the first quarter has seen a slow start with small drop in January (EUR 1.1 billion, -1%), followed by a slight increase in February (EUR 1.6 billion, +6%) and then falling in March (EUR 1.1 billion, -29%).

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The "Bonds Quarterly Statistics" report is published quarterly and contains turnover figures as well as information about Swiss and international bonds traded. Previous editions are available in our archive. Up-to-date information on new admissions, market indicators, yield curves, volume and turnover can be found on our website.