The Channel Islands Stock Exchange (CISX) opened on 27 October, 1998, with the intention of providing recognised facilities for the listing and trading of a broad range of debt and equity securities, as well as investment funds. Current listings on the CISX include investment funds, equity-linked notes, convertible notes, Eurobonds and warrants. As of 1 January, 2004, there are more than 400 listings on the CISX that have a total market capitalisation in excess of $17bn (£9.3bn).
The CISX is authorised to operate as an investment exchange under the Protection of Investors (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law 1997, and it is regulated and supervised by the Guernsey Financial Services Commission.
