Aurel BGC

The main activity of Aurel BGC is brokerage on financial markets. The company acts as an Investment Services Provider (PSI), an introducer on Euronext, a market maker, a liquidity provider and a Listing Sponsor on NYSE Alternext. It offers intermediation services across various markets: bond markets, money markets, equity markets, equity and interest rate derivatives, commodity derivatives, as well as structured products. Aurel BGC also provides corporate finance services and economic and financial research.

Its products and services are primarily targeted at institutional investors, corporations and professional market participants in Europe, with a presence in several countries through branches in Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Madrid and London.

Aurel BGC is a subsidiary of the BGC Partners group, a global leader in financial markets brokerage, present in more than 25 countries. The history of Aurel BGC is marked by several key milestones:

Creation and mergers:
In October 2008, the merger of ETC Pollak (acquired by BGC Partners in 2005) and Aurel (formerly Aurel-Leven) gave rise to Aurel BGC. This operation marked a strategic turning point, bringing together two major players in brokerage and financial intermediation.

Development and licenses:
Aurel BGC became an Investment Services Provider (ISP), recognized as an introducer on Euronext, market maker, liquidity provider, and "Listing Sponsor" on NYSE Alternext. The company is authorized by the Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority (ACPR) and regulated by the Financial Markets Authority (AMF).

European expansion:
Aurel BGC operates in the European Union through branches in Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, and Madrid, benefiting from the passport for freedom of establishment. It also has a branch in London in the United Kingdom.

Brands and divisions:
Aurel BGC operates under different trade names and divisions, including BGC EU, GFI EU, Latium EU, as well as its brands or divisions ETC Pollak, Ginalfi Finance, Capital Lab, and Sunrise EU.

Recent strategic changes:
Aurel BGC and its parent company BGC Partners continue their international development and service diversification, while strengthening their regulatory compliance and presence in major European markets.

The founder of Aurel BGC is Christian de Boisredon. The main members of the management team include:

• Christian de Boisredon – Founder
• Jean-François Bay – Chief Executive Officer
• Jean-Louis Cussac – Deputy Chief Executive Officer
• Laurent Pignot – Chief Operating Officer
• Philippe Lhermie – Head of Research

This information comes from the official Aurel BGC website and sources related to the bank.