Osaka Digital Exchange to Commence PTS Operations on June 27

Osaka Digital Exchange Co., Ltd. (ODX), an exchange controlled by SBI Holdings, has received approval from the Kanto Local Finance Bureau to operate a proprietary trading system (PTS)​​ on April 28, 2022, and plans to start its operation on June 27 this year.

ODX was established by several major financial institutions in Japan with the aim of launching a new PTS for equities and the first Exchange for STOs in Japan, as well as contributing to facilitating the capital market in Japan. The exchange has been registered as Type 1 Financial Instruments Business Operator on April 18, 2022. It is also a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association.

ODX stated that it will provide investors with better investment opportunities, and will establish connections with invested companies from time to time to strengthen cooperation further and promote their business development.

ODX shareholders include SBI PTS Holdings (70%), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (20%), Nomura Holdings (5%) and Daiwa Securities Group (5%).