AMSTERDAM, Netherlands – 28 January 2026 – EuroCTP, an Amsterdam-based European initiative established to develop and deliver the first real-time pre- and post-trade Consolidated Tape (CT) for equity trading in the EU, has selected Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the world’s digital infrastructure company, to provide a single, clear and reliable feed of trading activity across all EU trading venues. This step is set to enhance transparency in the European financial landscape, which is expected to lead to lower transaction costs, improved price discovery and greater investor confidence in the fairness and efficiency of markets across the region.
Equinix FR2 as the digital foundation
Following its appointment by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator, the ‘tape’ will be hosted in Equinix’s FR2 data center in Frankfurt. The location was selected for its strong connectivity to European markets, as well as Equinix’s proven reliability, connectivity and sustainability ambitions.
“Equinix FR2 provides EuroCTP with an ideal foundation to scale while reliably adapting to the evolving needs of our platform and customers. The site is already directly connected to major European trading venues and data users. This existing connectivity ensures low-latency access and enables seamless, cost-efficient integration with the financial ecosystem. Working with this leading Equinix location in Frankfurt allows us to deliver resilient, sustainable, compliant and scalable services that meet the highest industry standards,” said Eglantine Desautel, CEO of EuroCTP.
Real-time European trading data in one place
EuroCTP’s system is designed to collect real-time pre- and post-trade data from all trading and reporting platforms across the EU and consolidate it in one place. This should significantly improve accessibility, giving users an immediate and complete overview of all shares and exchange traded funds (ETF) trades executed within the EU, including the consolidated best buy and sell orders available at any given moment. EuroCTP is working closely with ESMA on the authorization processes, with the aim of going live in the third quarter of 2026.
Regulation, sustainability and maximum reliability
EuroCTP’s collaboration with Equinix ensures compliance with key regulations such as the Markets in Financial Instruments Regulation (MiFIR) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). In 2025, Equinix was designated by European authorities as one of only 19 companies classified as a ‘critical’ provider under the DORA legislation.
EuroCTP also places strong emphasis on responsible environmental practices. The company deliberately selected a facility with strong energy performance and an expected Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) within established standards, in line with the European Code of Conduct for Data Center Energy Efficiency.
“Equinix is pleased to welcome EuroCTP and this new European market infrastructure to the FR2 financial services community. The reliability, security and efficiency of digital infrastructure are essential to financial institutions, and their trust in our data center ecosystem is highly valued. We deploy advanced security capabilities, techniques and procedures to protect our sites, and our five nines (99.999%) reliability is widely recognized as a benchmark for excellence. Achieving this level requires significant financial, operational and time investments, and it is something the company is fully committed to,” said Eleni Coldrey, Financial Services Director EMEA at Equinix.
Additional Resources
Financial Services at Equinix [website]
The Overlooked Benefits of Colocation: Efficiency and Sustainability [blog]
About EuroCTP
EuroCTP B.V. is a Dutch company dedicated to providing robust and compliant real-time consolidated tape for shares and ETFs, servicing European investors. EuroCTP B.V. is committed to fostering transparency, fairness and access to market data among investors globally
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About Equinix
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