Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions
Cinnober Acquires Nomura's Swedish Development Center
The deal includes a transitional support agreement for Nomura's ongoing system operations developed and managed from the Umeå office.
ICAP to Acquire Plus SX
Interdealer broker to buy loss-making venue for nominal fee.
Mantara Acquires UNX
Combines Catalyst EMS with existing pre-trade risk and DMA functionality.
Portware Retains Broker-Neutral Status with Aritas Tech Acquisition
Vendor buys key technology assets from Pipeline successor.
Markit to Acquire Cadis
Markit snaps up Cadis, a move that significantly bolsters the pricing vendor's data management capabilities.
Expanding US Presence, Tullett Prebon Acquires Elevation
The deal will add to Tullett's offerings in equities and equity derivatives.
GreySpark Partners with Velocimetrics
Strategic collaboration launched for latency measurement.
Deutsche Börse Completes Eurex Acquisition
Frankfurt-headquartered exchange pays €295 million ($390 million) and 5.3 million shares to Six Swiss Exchange.
With Merlin Securities Buy, Wells Fargo Gains Open-Architecture Prime Brokerage Offerings
In addition to Merlin's technology offerings, the move gives the bank its first prime brokerage.
Nasdaq OMX Acquires NOS Clearing ASA
NOS Clearing ASA is a clearing house primarily for cargo freight, seafood derviatives and electricity certificates.
Vista Equity Partners Continues Acquisition Push, Buys CDC Software
Move to give software firm greater independence, investment capability.
LSE-Clearnet Approval, NYSE CIO Shuffle Lead Busy Week
A roundup of the week’s news and views, as the UK heads into a long weekend.