The Budapest Stock Exchange (Hungarian:Budapesti Értéktőzsde, BSE) is one of the most important market by market capitalization and liquidity in Central and Eastern Europe. Located at 7 Liberty Square, Budapest, Hungary, in the downtown and within the central business district known as District V. Previously (from 1864) it was located in the Budapest Stock Exchange landmark building, until a large trading floor was necessary. The BSE is owned and operated by listed issuers on the exchange, furthermore Hungarian private banks and companies and by the Hungarian National Bank.