Aquis wins in three categories at the 2026 Euromoney Markets Awards
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October 16, 2026
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Aquis Markets, the subscription-based, pan-European cash equities trading division of Aquis Exchange, has won three awards, ”World’s Best Dark Trading Venue”, “Europe’s Best Dark Trading Venue” and “Europe’s Best Alternative Trading Venue”, at the 2026 Euromoney Markets Awards.
The Euromoney Markets Awards recognise the organisations shaping the future of global markets – the firms, platforms and infrastructures that enable modern markets to execute, connect, innovate and operate with resilience.
The Euromoney Markets Awards recognise the organisations shaping the future of global markets – the firms, platforms and infrastructures that enable modern markets to execute, connect, innovate and operate with resilience.
Aquis’ success reflects the Markets division’s continued innovation, strong performance and growing position in European equity markets. It also recognises Aquis' commitment to delivering innovative and efficient trading solutions for its members, alongside its continued investment in technology and execution quality.
David Stevens, CEO Aquis, said:
“I am incredibly proud that our team’s hard work and dedication have been recognised at this year’s Euromoney Markets Awards, among the most respected accolades in global banking and finance.
“I am incredibly proud that our team’s hard work and dedication have been recognised at this year’s Euromoney Markets Awards, among the most respected accolades in global banking and finance.
Thomas Downes, Head of Aquis Markets, said:
“Winning three awards is a fantastic achievement and recognises our continued impact across the industry as we continue to deliver next generation trading. Aquis Markets has delivered strong growth, with average daily trading volumes rising 33% last year to €2.793 billion. In the second half of 2025, Aquis Matching Pool (AMP) also recorded a 64% increase in average daily volumes compared with 2024, reaching a 10.2% share of the dark trading market.”
“Winning three awards is a fantastic achievement and recognises our continued impact across the industry as we continue to deliver next generation trading. Aquis Markets has delivered strong growth, with average daily trading volumes rising 33% last year to €2.793 billion. In the second half of 2025, Aquis Matching Pool (AMP) also recorded a 64% increase in average daily volumes compared with 2024, reaching a 10.2% share of the dark trading market.”
About the Awards:
The Euromoney Markets Awards recognise excellence and innovation across global financial markets, celebrating organisations demonstrating leadership and delivering value to market participants.
The Euromoney Markets Awards recognise excellence and innovation across global financial markets, celebrating organisations demonstrating leadership and delivering value to market participants.
At the 2026 Euromoney Markets Awards, Aquis was recognised as:
• World's Best Dark Trading Venue
• Europe's Best Alternative Trading Venue
• Europe's Best Dark Trading Venue
• World's Best Dark Trading Venue
• Europe's Best Alternative Trading Venue
• Europe's Best Dark Trading Venue
Further information about the awards can be found here
