Brazil
B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão Overview
B3 S.A. is a leading financial market infrastructure company that provides trading services in both exchange and over-the-counter (OTC) environments. Headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, the company operates across multiple segments, offering a diverse range of financial products and services.
Business Segments
- Listed: Equities, securities, and commodities trading, including anhydrous fuel ethanol, Arabica coffee, corn, gold, and more.
- OTC: Derivatives, decarbonization credits, and financial securities such as agribusiness and mortgage products.
- Infrastructure for Financing: Registration services, netting agreements, ESG solutions, and clearing/settlement services.
- Technology, Data & Services: Market data, indices, trading platforms, and connectivity solutions.
Key Offerings
- Commodities & Securities: Trading in live cattle, soybean, sugar, and sovereign debt instruments.
- OTC Market Products: Derivatives, electricity platform services, and structured transaction certificates.
- Indices & Data Services: Corporate governance, sustainability, and sector indices, along with UP2DATA and DATAWISE services.
- Technology Solutions: PUMA trading system, risk management tools, and hosting/colocation services.
Company Background
Originally established as BM&FBOVESPA S.A. in 2007, the company rebranded to B3 S.A. - Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão in June 2017. It continues to play a pivotal role in Brazil's financial markets, supporting trading, clearing, and data services for domestic and international participants.
