LSEG - London Stock Exchange Group

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a major global provider of financial infrastructure and data. Its primary business is to offer data and analytics solutions, financial indices (via FTSE Russell), exchange services (London Stock Exchange), foreign exchange (FX) trading solutions, risk management services, as well as post-trade solutions for optimization and regulatory compliance. LSEG also offers artificial intelligence services applied to finance, a financial information platform (including exclusive access to Reuters News), and solutions for the management of the lifecycle of private funds via its digital market infrastructure.

Its products and services are primarily aimed at financial institutions, asset managers, banks, corporates, investors and other market participants worldwide.

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a global leader in financial infrastructure and data. Its history began with the creation of the London Stock Exchange, one of the oldest stock exchanges in the world. Over the years, LSEG has experienced several key stages of development:

• Creation and initial expansion: The London Stock Exchange was founded in the early 19th century, quickly becoming an international financial center.
• Strategic partnerships: A major partnership was established with Microsoft, aiming to transform financial services through artificial intelligence, innovation, and trusted data management.
• Acquisitions and diversification: LSEG entered new areas such as FX (foreign exchange market), risk management, post-trade solutions, and digital market infrastructure, thereby strengthening its position across the entire financial value chain.
• Recent strategic changes: LSEG has established itself as the exclusive provider of Reuters News for financial services and has launched new products focused on ESG (environmental, social, governance) and sustainability analysis, meeting the growing need for transparency in global markets.

Today, LSEG plays a vital role in the stability and sustainable growth of global financial markets, relying on innovation, technology, and leading partnerships.

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) was founded in 1801, but in its current form, it is the result of several mergers and acquisitions, notably with Borsa Italiana and Refinitiv. The historical founder of the London Stock Exchange is John Castaing, who published the first official stock prices in London.

The main members of LSEG’s executive team are:

• David Schwimmer – Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
• Anna Manz – Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
• David Harris – Chief Product Officer
• Satvinder Singh – Group Head of Post Trade
• Anthony McCarthy – Chief Information Officer
• Paul Swann – Group Head of Risk
• Julia Hoggett – CEO, London Stock Exchange plc

The chairman of the board of directors is Don Robert.