Six Group, the operator of Switzerland's national stock exchange, reported a near 50% increase in profits last year as its internationalisation strategy began to bear fruit.

The Zurich-based group reported net profit of Sfr210.2 million ($237.9 million) in 2013, up 45.5% on the previous year. Its revenues grew by 8.9% to Sfr1.58 billion, the results statement said.