Biggest listed stock exchanges in the world

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Stock exchanges serve as platforms for companies to raise money by public share-listing. Some exchanges are also listed companies themselves, according to The Economist.

Let's take a look at market capitalisation of some of the biggest listed stock exchanges in the world.

Source: The Economist

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Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing

Market capitalisation: $21.8 billion

Global rank: 1

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Deutsche Boerse

Market capitalisation: $12.1 billion

Global rank: 2

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NYSE Euronext

Market capitalisation: $8.8 billion

Global rank: 3

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Singapore Exchange

Market capitalisation: $6.9 billion

Global rank: 4

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Australian Securities Exchange

Market capitalisation: $6.4 billion

Global rank: 5

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London Stock Exchange Group

Market capitalisation: $5.6 billion

Global rank: 6

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Nasdaq OMX Group

Market capitalisation: $5.5 billion

Global rank: 7

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Japan Exchange Group

Market capitalisation: $5.4 billion

Global rank: 8