High-Performance Trading in Australia
On 7 April 2026, the National Stock Exchange of Australia (NSX) announced a strategic partnership with Aquis Exchange Limited, a subsidiary of SIX Group AG, to integrate Aquis Equinox technology into its trading platform. This collaboration aims to transform NSX’s market infrastructure into a next-generation trading environment.
Max Cunningham, the CEO of NSX, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “NSX is delighted to partner with Aquis to implement the next iteration of its equity trading platform. This technology establishes the NSX as a world-class provider of trading services and an increasingly attractive platform for the global investment community.”
The integration of Aquis Equinox is designed to create a high-performance, low-latency trading environment, enhancing support for equities and equity-like instruments. This new platform aims to improve broker connectivity and facilitate the rollout of new products, which is expected to bolster investor confidence in the Australian market.
David Stevens, CEO of Aquis, shared his pride in this collaboration, emphasizing the robustness and scalability of the Equinox matching engine. “We are pleased that the National Stock Exchange of Australia has chosen Aquis as its technology partner. This further demonstrates the quality and strength of our world-class matching engine, Equinox,” he said.
NSX will work closely with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and other key stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition to the new platform. The exchange promises to release additional details about the implementation timeline and technical specifications in the near future.
Established in 1937 as the Newcastle Stock Exchange, NSX changed its name in 2006 when it listed on the ASX. Following its privatization by CNSX Global Markets in 2025, NSX has continued to evolve, now obtaining a Tier 1 market operator licence for trading equity securities, corporate debt, and miscellaneous investment scheme units.
The advanced market surveillance tools integrated into the platform will ensure reliability, resilience, integrity, and security, strengthening the overall structure of the Australian capital markets.
Last updated: 7 April 2026, 4:34 pm
