- CEO
- Ola Källenius
- Full Time Employees
- 78
- Sector
- Finance
- Industry
- Investment banks/Brokers
- Address
- Rottenbucher Strasse 28 Graefelfing BW Germany 82166
- IPO Date
- Apr 19, 1999
- Business
- mwb fairtrade Wertpapierhandelsbank AG is a Germany-based securities trading bank specializing in securities trading and capital markets services. It operates two primary business segments: Securities Trading, which includes order-book management for equities, investment funds, and fixed-income securities; sales and execution services for institutional investors; and order execution on behalf of third parties, as well as designated sponsoring and IPO advising and listings within Capital Markets. The company provides market-making, order-book management for multiple asset classes, and related support services across the lifecycle of securities transactions, coupled with advisory and listing services for public raisings. Headquartered near Munich in Graefelfing, the firm maintains a presence across major German financial centers, including Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, and Berlin, reflecting its nationwide footprint. Founded in 1990, mwb fairtrade operates as an independent financial services provider with a focus on comprehensive securities infrastructure and capital markets solutions for institutional clients. The company’s offerings span core products and services such as order-book management for equities, funds, and bonds; trading and execution services; sales and client coverage; designated sponsoring and IPO advisory; and listings support, complemented by related consulting and execution capabilities. The business addresses the needs of asset managers, banks, and other financial intermediaries seeking reliable trading infrastructure, market access, and corporate finance support within Germany and on German markets. Recent developments include strategic partnerships and alliances within the European securities ecosystem, ongoing exploration of enhanced product suites for capital markets clients, and continued emphasis on expanding market access and liquidity provision through its core platforms and services. The company maintains a dual focus on operational excellence in securities trading while expanding capital markets activities to broaden its offering to listed companies and institutional counterparties, ensuring a broad, end-to-end platform for trading, sponsorship, and IPO-related services.