Brazil derivatives exchange A5X names former B3 executive as partner

London Stock Exchange

04/05/2026 13:08

SAO PAULO, May 4 (Reuters) - A5X, a new Brazilian derivatives exchange, on Monday named Cicero Vieira, former chief operating officer of Brazil's sole operational exchange, B3 B3SA3.SA, as a partner and strategic adviser focused on its operational, risk and regulatory agenda.

Vieira joins as A5X targets the start of operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.

A5X has a strategic agreement with LSEG LSEG.L for trading and post-trading technology

A5X targets all systems completed, tested, and integrated with key market participants by mid-2026

A5X shareholders include ABN AMRO Clearing, Ideal CTVM, IMC, Jump Trading Group, Optiver, and XTX Markets

 (Reporting by Gabriel Araujo
Editing by Bernadette Baum)

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