Deutsche Börse, the German stock exchange operator, had a record number of new entrants to its privately regulated Open Market this year while growth in its other segments, including the Prime Standard, declined.

There were 150 listings on the Frankfurt-based Open Market this year, up 50% from 102 companies last year. The Open Market is regulated by private law and lists German shares, international shares from more than 60 countries, bonds of German and international issuers, certificates and warrants.