Alliances, Mergers & Acquisitions
2013 Offers Both Familiar and Fresh Challenges
As the recycling is put out for collection, credit card bills from Christmas cause mild bouts of nausea and everyone begins to get back into their daily routines, let's take a look ahead to what's going to be important in 2013.
SunGard Acquires XcitekSolutionsPlus
SunGard has announced the acquisition of Birmingham, Alabama-headquartered XcitekSolutionsPlus (XSP).
Thomson Reuters Trio Quit to Form Tradepoint Systems
A trio of former Aegisoft partners, a New York-based electronic trading firm acquired by Thomson Reuters in 2010, have left the company to launch a new software business, Tradepoint Systems, LLC.
Tokyo and Osaka Bourses Merge as Japan Exchange Group
The Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) and Osaka Securities Exchange (OSX) have merged their operations under a new holding company, the Japan Exchange Group.
A Look at What's to Come, and Some Friendly Advice
Anthony previews what's to come from WatersTechnology between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, takes a look at the ICE–NYSE deal, and—for something a little different—offers advice on which Christmas ales are worth drinking this year.
NYSE Euronext Bid Puts 2012 on ICE
News of the IntercontinentalExchange’s (ICE’s) $8.2 billion cash-and-shares bid for the venerable New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) ends a year of speculation over consolidation and the future of the landmark equities operation at Broad and Wall Streets in…
Six Agrees to Acquire Oslo Clearing from Norway Børs
Six Group has agreed a deal to acquire 100 percent of Oslo Clearing from Norway's Oslo Børs for NOK 180 million (approximately $32 million).
Sapient Approved as Eris Training Partner
Boston-based Sapient Global Markets has been certified as an Implementation Partner by Eris Exchange, the Chicago-based futures exchange aimed at the OTC derivatives market.
Nasdaq OMX Acquires 25 Percent of TOM
Nasdaq OMX has acquired 25 percent of The Order Machine (TOM), a Dutch cash equities and equity derivatives trading venue.
Citi Joins with Tradable for FX
Foreign exchange (FX) platform Tradable has announced a partnership with Citi, which will allow brokers on its platform to transact with the bank through its CitiFX TradeStream.
BT Seeks Vendor Collaboration on Collaboration Tools
Data vendors could leverage BT's existing connectivity and collaboration platform to make it easier to engage with clients and counterparties, the telecoms vendor says.
HKEx Completes LME Acquisition
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEx) has completed its acquisition of the London Metal Exchange (LME), closing with the full acquisition of issued ordinary share capital in the UK-based bourse.
Ethernet Tech Vendor Emulex Buys Endace for Network Monitoring Play
Acquisition values Endace at $130 million, and is expected to close in early 2013
Cantor Expands to Ireland with Dolmen Deal
Cantor Fitzgerald has announced the acquisition of Dublin-based Dolmen Stockbrokers, in a move that gives the US firm an Irish presence.