CHICAGO, Oct. 24,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe:
CBOE), a leading provider of global market infrastructure and
tradable products, and SBI Holdings, Inc. ("SBI"), a pioneer of
internet financial services in Japan, today announced the companies have
signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MoU") whereby they have
agreed to discuss potential business collaboration opportunities in
the areas of traditional and digital finance.
The MoU between Cboe and SBI lays the foundation for the
potential exchange of resources and information with respect to
pursuing cooperation and planned joint business initiatives between
the two firms in equities, digital assets, and other financial
products and services, subject to any applicable regulatory
approvals. The MoU creates the opportunity for Cboe and its
Japanese equities market, Cboe Japan (formerly Chi-X Japan), to
potentially reach additional investors and expand its presence in
the Asia Pacific financial
markets, and for SBI to leverage Cboe's expertise in equities and
digital assets in an effort to expand its offering and global
distribution network.
"Cboe is pleased to enter into this memorandum of understanding
with SBI and we look forward to working together to leverage the
expertise of our respective companies in mutually beneficial ways,"
said Ed Tilly, Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Cboe Global Markets. "SBI's diverse business
across financial services, including its leadership position in
Japanese equities, will provide the opportunity for Cboe to expand
our presence in the region, bringing innovative technology,
products and services to even more investors. Further, our recent
expansion into digital assets through Cboe Digital, a market and
clearinghouse based on the exchange principles of transparency and
regulatory compliance, supported by a network of intermediaries,
providing client-driven solutions that help institutions fully
embrace this emerging asset class, will provide SBI the opportunity
to grow its global network for providing products and services in
the digital asset space."
Yoshitaka Kitao, Representative
Director, Chairman, President and CEO of SBI Holdings stated, "I
recognize that Cboe and SBI Group have a lot in common; both led
the reform of the financial industry and have aggressively entered
into the field of digital finance by utilizing cutting-edge
technology. The chemistry between the two companies will bring
about new waves of changes to the Japanese financial market and
promote regulatory reforms in Japan that will benefit investors in
Japan, especially, the retail
investors, and ultimately contribute to solving the long-standing
social issue of 'shifting from savings to investment'."
Headquartered in Tokyo, SBI has
significantly grown its business as a pioneer of internet finance
service in Japan through its
financial services businesses that include brokerage, banking,
insurance, and asset management. In the proprietary trading system
(PTS) business, SBI has contributed to the establishment of a fair
and stable trading market as the major shareholder of Japannext
Co., Ltd., which is Japan's
largest proprietary trading business operator. Recently, SBI has
begun proactively engaging in the expansion of its business in the
field of digital finance through the use of distributed ledger
technology such as security tokens and striving to create a global
corridor that supports the consistent function of issuance,
distribution, and custody for security tokens.
About Cboe Global Markets, Inc.
Cboe Global Markets (Cboe: CBOE), a leading provider of market
infrastructure and tradable products, delivers cutting-edge
trading, clearing and investment solutions to market participants
around the world. The company is committed to operating a trusted,
inclusive global marketplace, providing leading products,
technology and data solutions that enable participants to define a
sustainable financial future. Cboe provides trading solutions and
products in multiple asset classes, including equities,
derivatives, FX, and digital assets, across North America, Europe and Asia
Pacific. To learn more, visit cboe.com.
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