Euronext recently celebrated the opening of its new office in Porto, located in the historic Pharmacia building, as part of a strategic expansion plan. The inauguration event took place on September 30, 2025, and was attended by notable institutional partners as well as officials from the Portuguese government, including the Minister of Economy and Territorial Cohesion and the Mayor of Porto. The ceremony featured an opening address by the CEO and Chairman, highlighting the transformation of the historic site into a modern hub for technology and operations.
Employees have transitioned to this new location from the Boavista building, which had served Euronext for nearly 30 years. The Boavista area housed key operations, including the Bolsa de Derivados do Porto since 1996, Euronext Securities Porto (previously known as Interbolsa) since 2000, and the Euronext Tech Centre since 2017. This relocation mirrors the significant growth of the staff in Porto, which has expanded from about 120 employees in 2017 to nearly 500 today.
The Porto office is crucial within Euronext’s European operational model, as it manages key post-trade processes. It hosts the Euronext Securities Porto team and the Tech Centre that develops the proprietary Optiq trading technology while also leading advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and market infrastructure.
Moving to the new facilities demonstrates a long-term commitment to bolstering talent and fortifying Porto’s role as a center for operational excellence, technological innovation, and cross-border collaboration. This aligns with the Group’s broader ambitions outlined in its strategic plan, ‘Innovate for Growth 2027’, and enhances their capacity to undertake impactful projects that foster Europe’s financial integration and resilience.