Acquisition
LSE Buys XTF to Meet Demand for ETF Data
The LSE is not disclosing terms of the acquisition of New York-based ETF data vendor XTF.
Bloomberg Buys Barclays Indexes, Analytics
The move will help expand Bloomberg's existing index business to meet growing client expectations, officials say.
S&P Capital IQ Builds out Alpha Factor Library with SNL Data Integration
S&P Capital IQ has grown its library of alpha factors five-fold since its launch in 2008.
Tullett-Icap Voice Broking Merger Will Drive New Data Products, Indexes
Though details are yet to be confirmed, officials say the combined data group can build new indexes and products that respond to regulatory needs.
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.