The agreement follows the collaboration initiated by a letter of intent signed by both exchange operators in March 2011.

According to the agreement, access will be provided to both the operators’ markets through the existing network environments for trading participants, investors, service providers and other users of both networks.

Additionally, TSE market data will be distributed by the technology unit of NYSE Euronext, in December 2011.

TSE’s arrownet is a reliable information and telecommunications network, which is used by the majority of stock market participants in Japan.

NYSE Euronext CEO Niederauer said: "As we launch our Tokyo Liquidity Center and continue the expansion of our network in Asia, this linkage reaffirms the strength and value of our relationship and further extends the unique value both organizations can offer the global trading community."