History of B3 (stock exchange) in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 12, 2026

B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão, formerly BM&FBOVESPA, is a stock exchange based in São Paulo, Brazil. It is the second oldest stock exchange in Brazil. B3 facilitates trading in equities, derivatives, and other financial instruments.

1972: Automated system for dissemination of information online

In 1972, Bovespa was the first Brazilian stock market to implement an automated system for the dissemination of information online and in real-time, through an ample network of computer terminals.

1990: Negotiations through the Sistema de Negociação Electrônica – CATS

In 1990, the negotiations through the Sistema de Negociação Electrônica – CATS (Computer Assisted Trading System) was simultaneously operated with the traditional system of "Pregão Viva Voz" (open outcry).

1997: Mega Bolsa Implementation

In 1997, a new system of electronic trading, known as the Mega Bolsa, was successfully implemented.

1999: Home Broker Introduction

In 1999, Bovespa introduced the "Home Broker", an internet-based trading system, to increase popular access to the stock markets, allowing individual investors to trade stocks online.

2000: Creation of New Listing Segments

In 2000, Bovespa created three new listing segments: the Novo Mercado, Level 2, and Level 1 of Corporate Governance Standards.

2004: Growing number of newly public companies began to list on the Novo Mercado

Until 2004, the new listing segments mostly languished, when a growing number of newly public companies began to list on the Novo Mercado and other segments as part of a capital-raising effort.

2007: Number of initial public offerings

In 2007, only the United States and China equity markets had a greater number of initial public offerings.

2007: Demutualization

In 2007, the Exchange demutualized and became a for-profit company.

May 8, 2008: São Paulo Stock Exchange and Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange Merger

On May 8, 2008, the São Paulo Stock Exchange (Bovespa) and the Brazilian Mercantile and Futures Exchange (BM&F) merged, creating BM&FBOVESPA.

2008: CME Group stake in BM&FBovespa

As a result of an early 2008 stock swap, Chicago's CME Group owns a 5% stake in BM&FBovespa, and in turn, BM&FBovespa owns a 5% stake in CME Group.

2010: Vast majority of new listings on the Bovespa were made by Novo Mercado

From 2004 to 2010, the vast majority of new listings on the Bovespa were made by Novo Mercado, Level 2 and Level 1 companies.

June 18, 2012: Founding Member of United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative

On June 18, 2012, BM&FBovespa became a founding member of the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative.

March 30, 2017: BM&FBOVESPA merged with CETIP, creating B3

On March 30, 2017, BM&FBOVESPA merged with CETIP, resulting in the creation of B3.

June 14, 2017: Merger of Cetip S.A. into B3 S.A. Approved

On June 14, 2017, the merger of Cetip S.A. into B3 S.A. was approved at the Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting.

June 16, 2017: Corporate name change approved

On June 16, 2017, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil approved the change to the corporate name of BM&FBOVESPA S.A. to B3 S.A.

July 3, 2017: Merger of Cetip S.A. into B3 S.A. Action Occurs

The merger of Cetip S.A. into B3 S.A. occurred on July 3, 2017, after approvals.

June 7, 2021: Ibovespa Index Record

On June 7, 2021, the Ibovespa index reached its record market closing above 130,776 points.

October 2022: Companies traded at Bovespa

As of October 2022, there were 475 companies traded at Bovespa.

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