Acquisition
Tullett Prebon to Buy Icap Voice Broking, Data Businesses
The deal will create the largest broker and bolster Tullett's market data business.
OneMarketData Buys Tick Data for Cloud-Based Content-Analytics Combo
The vendors will combine their respective analytics and historical tick data to form an on-demand historical analysis platform.
ICE Positions as Valuations Vendor with Interactive Data Buy; Data Consumers Concerned by Potential Impact on Competition
User firms remain wary of potential price increases for IDC data under ICE ownership.
UPDATE: Intercontinental Exchange Buys Interactive Data for $5.2 Billion
IDC is ICE's second data vendor acquisition, following last year's purchase of SuperDerivatives.
Buy-Side to Benefit by FactSet’s Portware Acquisition
Existing buy-side clients set to benefit by acquisition due to FactSet's extended reach, larger headcount, and data assets.
UPDATE: Iress Buys Proquote Terminal Biz from LSE
The LSE exits the data terminal business after buying Proquote 12 years ago.
With Bit-isle Buy, Equinix Beefs up Asia Datacenter Footprint
The acquisition will significantly bolster Equinix's local presence in Japan.
Under CSC, Fixnetix Eyes Bigger Client Wins
Officials say clients' reactions to the acquisition have been overwhelmingly positive.
After 2014 Buyout, KVH Adopts Colt Name
The move unifies the companies' branding under the Colt banner.
CSC Buys Fixnetix for Front-Office Data, Trading Infrastructure Play
The deal gives CSC a presence in "as-a-service" provision of data, trading and connectivity.
IPC Buys ASPone for Broader, Faster Connectivity
The acquisition will help IPC expand its voice and data networks.
SIX Agrees Sale of Index Businesses to Deutsche Börse
The sale of SIX's stakes in the Stoxx and Indexium joint ventures is set to complete on July 31.
S&P Capital IQ Parent McGraw Hill Buys SNL Financial
Acquisition will allow the vendor to enhance the content and capabilities of its S&P Capital IQ and Platts businesses.
Ipreo Buys iLevel to Boost Private Capital Transparency Solutions
The deal builds on Ipreo's previous acquisitions to form an integrated Private Capital Markets group.
SIX Plans Sale of Stoxx, Indexium Stakes to Deutsche Börse
A sale will end the joint-venture model of the index businesses operated by SIX and Deutsche Borse
Update: CBOE Buys Livevol to Boost Volatility Analytics
CBOE will apply Livevol's tools to its proprietary data, analytics and indexes.
Options Buys Consultancy Jake Roy Pillar for Buy-Side Advisory Biz
Vendors tout "powerful" client advisory partnership for buy-side clients.
CBOE Buys Livevol Options Data, Analytics Platforms
CBOE will leverage Livevol's data assets to create greater insight into CBOE's data.
Asset International Buys German Fund Data Provider FWW
Deal will allow both vendors to grow the audience for their products.
Equinix to Buy UK Datacenter Operator Telecity for $3.6Bn
Equinix's takeover offer scuppered Telecity's original plans to merge with rival Interxion.
First Derivatives Buys ActivateClients for €4.75M
Acquisition will accelerate First Derivatives' HTML5 and mobile capabilities
R.J. O’Brien Announces Acquisition of GFI Subsidiary Kyte Group
US brokerage and clearing firm to take ownership of derivatives clearing agent.
MVS Eyes Expansion After Acquisition by Platts
Vendor will leverage Platts' resources to grow its commodities data business.
Temenos Acquires Fund Administrator Multifonds
Temenos broadens its banking software portfolio with Multifonds acquisition.