{"id":1582,"date":"2025-09-25T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cmta.at\/2025\/09\/strong-alliance-in-the-capital-market-raiffeisen-landesbank-steiermark-acquires-stake-in-cmta-ag\/"},"modified":"2025-10-09T13:16:24","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T11:16:24","slug":"strong-alliance-in-the-capital-market-raiffeisen-landesbank-steiermark-acquires-stake-in-cmta-ag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cmta.at\/en\/2025\/09\/strong-alliance-in-the-capital-market-raiffeisen-landesbank-steiermark-acquires-stake-in-cmta-ag\/","title":{"rendered":"Strong alliance in the capital market: Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark acquires stake in CMTA AG"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cmta.at\/en\/press\/\">back<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cmta.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/CMTA-Press-release-RLB.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download press release<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technological innovation meets financial strength \u2013 shared goal: digitalization and efficiency in institutional<br\/>bond trading<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Graz, September 25, 2025<\/strong> \u2013 Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG acquires a 10 percent stake in CMTA AG,<br\/>one of Europe&#8217;s leading technology providers for digital institutional bond trading. This investment marks the<br\/>beginning of a long-term strategic partnership with the aim of making capital market processes more efficient,<br\/>transparent, and accessible \u2013 for professional investors and issuers alike. <\/p>\n\n<p>&#8220;Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark and us are connected not only by our location, but above all by our shared<br\/>values. With RLB, we are gaining a strategic partner who shares our goal of creating a better capital market for<br\/>our entire network. We look forward to close, sustainable cooperation and the joint expansion of our platform,<br\/>as well as the development of new markets,&#8221; said Christoph M\u00fcller, CEO of CMTA AG.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>Shaping the future of bond trading \u2013 with AI, market knowledge, and regional roots<\/h3>\n\n<p>The new partnership with RLB Steiermark will not only accelerate growth but also build a bridge between<br\/>technology and banking expertise. The investment is deliberately designed as a strategic alliance \u2013 with a focus<br\/>on long-term value creation, joint product development, and a consistent internationalization strategy. <\/p>\n\n<p>&#8220;With our investment in Graz-based CMTA AG, we are investing in a regionally anchored fintech company with<br\/>an international focus. CMTA combines technological innovation with regulatory expertise and a strong<br\/>network, which is a promising combination in the digital capital market environment. The JAMES platform also<br\/>opens up new opportunities in bond trading and complements our capital market business in a targeted<br\/>manner. With this partnership, we are not only strengthening our technological expertise, but also the domestic<br\/>economy and Styria as a financial center,&#8221; emphasizes MMag. Martin Schaller, CEO of RLB Steiermark. <\/p>\n\n<p>The invested capital will be used for the technological expansion of the platform, the expansion of the product<br\/>portfolio, and further targeted internationalization.<\/p>\n\n<p>As a specialist in the institutional bond market, CMTA AG has established an outstanding position as a<br\/>technology provider at the interface between the capital market and digitalization with its proprietary trading<br\/>platform JAMES. Over 1,100 international investors and issuers already benefit from networking via the<br\/>platform, which uses AI to analyze and optimize the diverse needs of its customers. This makes trading bonds,<br\/>promissory note loans, and registered bonds more efficient for members of CMTA&#8217;s buy-side network and<br\/>cheaper by bringing together matching needs.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>Regulatory foundation and international expansion as growth levers<\/h3>\n\n<p><br\/>An important milestone for CMTA was the extension of its WAG license by the Austrian FMA at the beginning<br\/>of 2024. This makes CMTA AG the first securities firm in Austria to offer all central securities services from a<br\/>single source, including trading on its own account, portfolio management, order execution, and custody. <\/p>\n\n<p>Since 2022, CMTA has significantly expanded its geographical coverage of the markets it serves and, in addition<br\/>to the German market, has also established capital market teams focusing on CEE, Italy, and Spain. Together<br\/>with the established network of RLB Steiermark, synergies are to be leveraged, and further growth<br\/>opportunities implemented. <\/p>\n\n<p>&#8220;Combining our technological innovation with RLB&#8217;s market strength enables us to take the next step in our<br\/>growth \u2013 in Europe and beyond,&#8221; says M\u00fcller.<\/p>\n\n<p>With the entry of RLB Steiermark, <strong>Bernhard Mellitzer<\/strong>, Head of Capital Markets &amp; Treasury, will also be<br\/>appointed as a new member of the Supervisory Board of CMTA AG. His many years of experience in the banking<br\/>sector not only bring valuable strategic perspectives but also represent the spirit of partnership of the new<br\/>alliance. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br\/>Growth that works \u2013 for customers, regions, and capital markets<\/h3>\n\n<p>A key objective of the cooperation is to improve the capital market supply for regional and medium-sized<br\/>issuers \u2013 including cities, municipalities, and corporates that previously had only limited access to institutional<br\/>investors. The combination of a technology platform and a banking network creates new visibility, efficiency,<br\/>and financing opportunities for these market participants. <\/p>\n\n<p>The partnership between RLB Steiermark and CMTA AG is thus much more than an investment \u2013 it is a sign of<br\/>the potential of sustainable, digital capital market architecture &#8220;Made in Austria.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-1-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-1-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About CMTA AG<\/h2>\n\n<p>CMTA AG was founded in Graz in 2017 and is now one of the leading technology providers in the European<br\/>fixed income market. With its JAMES matching platform, the company connects over 1,100 institutional<br\/>market participants and enables AI-based, efficient trading of bonds, promissory notes, and NSVs. CMTA AG<br\/>has a comprehensive WAG license and serves customers in several European markets.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About RLB Steiermark<\/h2>\n\n<p>Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG is the leading institution of the Raiffeisen Banking Group Styria and one<br\/>of Austria&#8217;s most important regional banks. It stands for stability, innovation, and regional responsibility and is<br\/>active in all key areas of banking, from traditional lending to institutional capital markets. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Press contact<\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-98bb686d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Sarah Weihs<br\/>Head of HR &amp; Communication<br\/>CMTA AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:presse@cmta.at\">presse@cmta.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cmta.at\">www.cmta.at<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Technological innovation meets financial strength \u2013 shared goal: digitalization and efficiency in institutionalbond trading Graz, September 25, 2025 \u2013 Raiffeisen-Landesbank Steiermark AG acquires a 10 percent stake in CMTA AG,one of Europe&#8217;s leading technology providers for digital institutional bond trading. 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