Borsa Italiana, founded in 1808, is [[Italy]]'s main stock exchange located in Milan. Originally established as the Milan Stock Exchange, it has undergone several transformations throughout its history. Key developments: - Privatized in 1997 - Merged with London Stock Exchange Group in 2007 - Sold to Euronext in 2021 for €4.4 billion Current status: - Part of Euronext group since 2021 - Main stock exchange for Italian securities - Operates several markets including: * MTA (main market) * AIM Italia (for small/medium companies) * MOT (bond market) * IDEM (derivatives market) Ownership: - Now owned by [[Euronext]], making it part of the pan-European exchange network - Regulated by CONSOB (Italian Securities and Exchange Commission) The exchange plays a crucial role in Italian financial markets and has become an important part of Euronext's European exchange network.