EuroCTP, a new provider of an EU real-time pre and post-trade Consolidated Tape (CT) for financial equity trades, has selected Equinix's FR2 data center to host its 'tape' in Frankfurt, Germany.

The data center will be used as the digital foundation for EuroCTP's system, and has been selected due to its connectivity with key European markets, the company said.

Additionally, in 2025, Equinix secured designation by Europe as one of only 19 firms deemed “critical” suppliers under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) legislation.

CT is a type of high-speed system for financial markets that aggregates real-time data on price and volume for securities, giving traders a wide view of the landscape.

EuroCTP, which is backed by 15 of Europe's financial markets, will capture all pre and post-trade data from trading and reporting venues across the EU and create a centralized feed to monitor the transactions. Selected by the European Securities and Markets Authority to provide the service, EuroCTP is currently targeting a Q3 2026 launch.

“Equinix FR2 provides EuroCTP with the ideal foundation to drive growth, ensuring we can reliably meet the evolving needs of our platform and customers. The site is already directly connected to major EU financial venues and data consumers; this established connectivity makes it an ideal location for low-latency access and seamless cost-efficient integration with the core financial ecosystem. Partnering with Equinix’s world-class facility in Frankfurt contributes to the delivery of resilient, sustainable, compliant, and scalable services that meet the highest standards and the needs of the industry,” said Eglantine Desautel, CEO of EuroCTP.

Eleni Coldrey, financial services director for EMEA at Equinix, added: “Equinix welcomes EuroCTP and this new European market infrastructure into its FR2 financial services community. The reliability, security, and efficiency of digital infrastructure are crucial for financial players, and their trust in our data center ecosystem is important to us. "

Equinix has numerous data centers in Frankfurt, with FR2 part of the four-building North East Campus. The city is also home to the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, the world's 3rd oldest and 12th largest by market capitalization.