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Young Captain Award 2026

This morning, Jaap Heeringa, winner of the Young Captain Award 2026, sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate receiving the award. For more than twenty years, the Award has provided a platform for leaders who distinguish themselves through daring, decisiveness and originality, think internationally and view leadership as a social, personal and economic responsibility. The winner was announced on Monday 9 November and, in keeping with tradition, opened the trading day the following morning.

Jaap Heeringa, CEO at Boer & Croon, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The guests were welcomed by Leon Mensink, Derivatives Sales Associate, and Yasir El Ouarrat, HR Officer at Euronext Amsterdam.

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BeleggersFair sounds the Gong and celebrates Investor Week

This morning, BeleggersFair sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to mark the Week van de Belegger, a week dedicated to investing and financial knowledge. Organised by TRIPLE i, Financial Content B.V., the twelfth edition of BeleggersFair takes place on Friday 13 November, alongside the Crypto Congress.

Paul van Riessen, moderator of BeleggersFair and former Editor-in-Chief of Quote, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The guests were welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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The third edition of the Euronext Hackathon kicks off

This morning, members of the Euronext Innovation Team sounded the Gong to celebrate the start of the Euronext Hackathon 2026. This two-day event returns to Amsterdam for its third edition, where 72 colleagues from across Euronext will come together to combine creativity with AI and ultimately develop practical solutions.

The guests were welcomed by Robert Bakker, Head of Issuer Services Operations at Euronext Amsterdam.

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AICEP celebrates Portugal-Netherlands trade and investment partnership

This morning, AICEP - Portuguese Trade & Investment Agency sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate the long-standing friendship between Portugal and the Netherlands, built on a history of trade and investment cooperation. Today’s visit strengthens this partnership and explores new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and growth.

H.E. Clara Nunes Dos Santos, Ambassador of Portugal to the Netherlands, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The guests were welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, and Tom van Burg, Listing Sales Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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B&R Beurs celebrates new association year and investment competition

This morning, B&R Beurs, Europe’s largest student investment association, sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate the start of the new association year and its annual investment competition.

With more than 1,900 members, the association is committed to helping students gain knowledge and practical experience in investing and financial markets. The competition is a recurring tradition in which more than 50 investment groups compete by investing real money to achieve the highest risk-adjusted return.

Beer Beukers, president of the 43^rd board of B&R, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The guests were welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Eurocommercial Properties celebrates 35 years listed

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Beekdal Lyceum wins Dutch finals of Blue Challenge 2026

This morning, students from Beekdal Lyceum in Arnhem sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate winning the Dutch final of the Euronext Blue Challenge 2026.

The Blue Challenge is an entrepreneurship education programme launched by Euronext in partnership with JA Europe. It aims to inspire students aged 16 to 18 about sustainable finance and help them develop core competencies such as teamwork, problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills. The team won the Dutch final with PlastiCatch, designing a recyclable laundry bag that captures microfibres released during washing cycles before they enter waterways and oceans.

Sveder Wenning, a member of the PlastiCatch team, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day.

The guests were welcomed by Anna Heijting, Legal Counsel, and Tosca Groot, Business Development Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Expanding trading horizon with the full FTSE MIB options range

On 26 October 2026, Euronext celebrated the expansion of the FTSE MIB options range with a bell ceremony live from Palazzo Mezzanotte.

The event opened with welcome remarks from Fabrizio Testa, CEO and General Manager of Borsa Italiana, followed by a presentation from Eleonora Raffaelli, Senior Director Sales Derivatives at Euronext.

The addition of daily and end-of-month expiries offers market participants greater flexibility to implement short-term trading strategies and manage their exposure to Italy’s leading benchmark index.

This initiative reflects Euronext's broader commitment to product innovation, strengthening retail engagement and fostering greater participation in derivatives markets.

FTSE MIB daily and end-of-month options are:
 • Available through leading retail brokers, including Fideuram Direct, Saxo Italia and WeBank/Banco BPM.
 • Supported by Susquehanna as a dedicated market maker, providing continuous liquidity.

Thank you to all our clients and partners for joining the celebrations and for their continued trust and support.
 

 Launch of the EOE78 Foundation

This morning, Stichting EOE78 celebrated its launch with a Gong Ceremony at Euronext Amsterdam. The foundation aims to make knowledge of investing, options and derivatives accessible to a wider public and to improve financial literacy. In the run-up to 50 years of options trading in Europe in 2028, it will organise educational programmes, seminars and events.

The European Options Exchange (EOE) opened in Amsterdam on 4 April 1978 as the first options exchange in Europe. In 1997, the EOE merged with the Amsterdam Stock Exchange, and its options business has been part of what is now Euronext ever since.

André van Eerden, and Bob Out, Directors of EOE78, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The group was welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Euronext viert World Mental Health Day

Vanochtend stond Euronext Amsterdam met een Gongceremonie op Beursplein 5 stil bij World Mental Health Day, dat op 10 oktober plaatsvond. De ceremonie maakte deel uit van een ochtendprogramma voor collega's rond welzijn op het werk, met een gezond ontbijt en een yogasessie.

Mentale gezondheid is een essentieel onderdeel van een inclusieve werkplek. Via het WellNext-programma ondersteunt Euronext collega's bij het zorgen voor hun fysieke en mentale welzijn.

Maite Hily-Houles, HR Business Partner bij Euronext Amsterdam had de eer de Gong te luiden ter opening van de handelsdag. De groep werd verwelkomd door het HR-team van Euronext Amsterdam.

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All Options expands as options liquidity provider on Euronext

This morning, All Options celebrated a new step as an options liquidity provider on Euronext with a Gong Ceremony in Amsterdam. Already active on the Euronext derivatives markets, the company now also provides options liquidity in Milan and Oslo.

All Options is a leading market maker on options exchanges, with a growing presence in Europe and the US.

Anna Seliankina, Head of Performance at All Options, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The team was welcomed by Leon Mensink, Derivatives Sales Associate at Euronext Amsterdam.

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polySCOUT celebrates official launch

This morning, polySCOUT sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate the company’s official launch. Originating from TNO, polySCOUT develops an AI-driven platform for designing advanced biobased polymers, with predictions validated through its proprietary laboratory process. The ceremony marks the beginning of polySCOUT’s journey as an independent company.

Michaël van der Jagt, CEO polySCOUT, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. Guests were welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam, together with Tom van Burg, Listing Sales Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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AMI Asset Management International Celebrates 10th anniversary

This morning, AMI sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary. Since its founding, AMI has grown into an established asset manager, focused on supporting clients in achieving their financial objectives.

Sebastian Pluijmert, CEO of AMI, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. Guests were welcomed by Paul Noordam, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext.

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SER Diversity at Work celebrates Diversity Day

This morning, a Gong ceremony took place at Euronext Amsterdam to mark Diversity Day, organised by SER Diversiteit in Bedrijf. Under the theme "Connecting beyond Differences", this year's edition focused on strengthening connections between people with different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences in the workplace. The Diversity in Business Award was also presented to organisations that have made a meaningful contribution to fostering inclusive workplaces and equal opportunities.

Kim Putters, Chair of the Social and Economic Council (SER), had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. Guests were welcomed by René van Vlerken, CEO of Euronext Amsterdam.

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AFM and Stichting DSI celebrate renewed covenant

This morning, AFM and Stichting DSI sounded the Gong at Euronext Amsterdam to mark the renewal of their covenant and highlight the importance of professional competence in the financial sector. Through the renewed covenant, both organisations reaffirm their commitment to quality, expertise and trust in the years ahead.

Annemiek van den Eijnden, Supervisor at AFM, had the honour of sounding the Gong to open the trading day. The group was welcomed by Bas Kortenhoff, Senior Sales Manager at Euronext Amsterdam.

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Euronext Welcomes ABN AMRO Clearing Trainees

This morning, the gong was sounded at Euronext Amsterdam as part of an annual tradition for ABN AMRO Clearing's traineeship programme. A new group of trainees concluded their introduction month by opening the trading day at Beursplein 5.

Karsten Faber sounded the gong and guests were welcomed by Tom van Burg, Listing Sales Analyst at Euronext Amsterdam.

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