Established on March 15, 1991, under a decree from the Ministry of Finance of the Slovak Republic, the Bratislava Stock Exchange (BSSE) is the primary organizer of the regulated securities market in Slovakia. Its core mission is to provide a transparent, efficient, and secure marketplace for trading a variety of financial instruments, including shares, bonds, and investment fund units. The BSSE plays a crucial role in the Slovak capital market by facilitating capital formation for domestic companies and offering diverse investment opportunities to both domestic and international investors.