BM&FBOVESPA was formed in 2008 through the merger of the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) and the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F). It operated as the sole securities, commodities, and futures exchange in Brazil. In March 2017, BM&FBOVESPA merged with Cetip (Brazil's central securities depository) to create a new entity, B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão. Today, B3 is one of the world's largest financial market infrastructure companies, providing a comprehensive suite of services including trading, clearing, settlement, depository, and data services for a wide range of asset classes.

Founded in

Brazil