On 23rd June 2010 the General Assembly of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges (FESE) unanimously approved the application of Istanbul Stock Exchange (ISE) to become a Full Member. The Membership will commence as of 1st July 2010.
“The Istanbul Stock Exchange is indeed honored to become a Full Member of the Federation of European Securities Exchanges and I would like to thank the FESE General Assembly for their positive vote. I believe our FESE membership will contribute to a further progress in Turkish capital markets and add to ISE’s visibility in the European region. Meanwhile, ISE’s leading role in various international projects and experience in the Euro?Asian region will add value to FESE and to its members.”
Speaking on behalf of FESE Members, Spyros Capralos, President of FESE said “we are delighted to welcome the Istanbul Stock Exchange as a Full Member of our Association. Since its launch in 1985, the ISE has contributed to the development of Turkish capital markets and the funding of the Turkish economy. As a natural bridge between Europe and Asia, the ISE will also bring precious regional expertise to the Federation as a whole and we look forward to our future work together. ’
