“Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now we will become the financial capital of America.”
– Governor Greg Abbott
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – “Texas is the most powerful economy in the nation, and now with the launch of the NYSE Texas we will become the financial capital of America – we will expand our financial might in the United States and cement our great state as an economic powerhouse on the global stage,” said Governor Greg Abbott, celebrating the announcement by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE,) which is part of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE.)
Building on the New York Stock Exchange's (NYSE) 230 years of experience as the world’s leading exchange operator, the launch of NYSE Texas will provide public companies with a listing and trading venue centered not only within the vibrant economy of the Southwestern United States, but also within the heart of one of the leading growth regions in the world currently.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a fully electronic equities exchange, said the launch and relocation of NYSE Texas will be headquartered in Dallas.
On Monday, Governor Abbott met with NYSE: ICE Founder, Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Sprecher and NYSE Group President Lynn Martin to discuss the launch of NYSE Texas and the new economic opportunities NYSE-ICE will provide Texas and global businesses.
With this launch, NYSE Texas will deliver a listing exchange to companies incorporated both in Texas, and around the world that are attracted to Texas’ growing population, strong economy and business-friendly regulatory agenda.
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc., a fully electronic equities exchange, said the launch and relocation of NYSE Texas will be headquartered in Dallas.On Monday, Governor Abbott met with NYSE: ICE Founder, Chairman & CEO Jeffrey Sprecher and NYSE Group President Lynn Martin to discuss the launch of NYSE Texas and the new economic opportunities NYSE-ICE will provide Texas and global businesses.
With this launch, NYSE Texas will deliver a listing exchange to companies incorporated both in Texas, and around the world that are attracted to Texas’ growing population, strong economy and business-friendly regulatory agenda.
"I thank the New York Stock Exchange for choosing Texas. Working together, we will continue to advance pro-growth economic policies that allow entrepreneurs and businesses to thrive and will make Texas stronger and more prosperous than ever in the history of our great state,” said Gov. Abbott.
NYSE: ICE announced the reincorporation of NYSE Chicago in Texas, and the renaming of NYSE Chicago as NYSE Texas, pending regulatory approval.
