Category: Institutional

Acquisition
January 20, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

LSEG to finalize Refinitiv acquisition on 29 January

The finalization of the deal follows the approval granted from the European Commission back in December. The EU regulator said its investigation discovered a number of concerns about the deal, however those could be addressed by a range of remedies The authorities have been concerned that the acquisition would give the London bourse too much market data…

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collaboration
January 14, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

UK bank Arbuthnot Latham adopts white label technology from smartTrade

Ashley King, Head of Treasury at Arbuthnot Latham commented: We were seeking a best-in-class vendor which offered a sophisticated back end and good connectivity with our existing systems, with the aim of enhancing our offering to private clients as well as meeting the more complex needs of our commercial clients. smartTrade understood the client experience…

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LSEG gets regulatory approval for $27 billion Refinitiv deal
January 14, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

LSEG gets regulatory approval for $27 billion Refinitiv deal

The approval of the acquisition brings a lengthy regulatory review of the deal, which will see Refinitiv owner Blackstone take a stake in LSE and will clear the way for a major new rival to Bloomberg. The authorities have been concerned that the acquisition would give the London bourse too much market data control, enabling…

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technology partnership
January 14, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Broadridge partners with AI company Fligoo for predictive analytics

Lucas Olmedo, CEO of Fligoo commented: We’re excited to leverage Broadridge’s extensive wealth management expertise, insights and data to develop software that can create genuine innovation in the wealth management industry. We have condensed the expertise acquired on hundreds of use cases in multiple industries into a product that has the power to augment the…

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Acquisition
January 11, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

IHS Markit acquires compliance technology provider Cappitech

Pierre Khemdoudi, Managing Director, Global Equities at IHS Markit said: Regulatory reporting demands will continue to grow rapidly around the globe and customers are looking for a reliable, frictionless and cost-effective way to comply with requirements across jurisdictions. Cappitech’s platform complements our existing offering, enabling us to provide the most comprehensive and scalable integrated financial…

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StoneX enters a four-year sponsorship deal with Saracens Rugby
January 11, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

StoneX enters a four-year sponsorship deal with Saracens Rugby

The partnership is an important vote of confidence in Saracens as professional rugby continues to face major challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. The sponsorship will help to ensure that the club keeps its management and players, while maintaining its academy. It will provide help to support the development of the stadium’s West Stand and the…

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partnership
January 08, 2021 BY Steffy Bogdanova

Gold-i integrates with digital asset trading platform from EPAM Systems, CryptoCortex

Ilya Gorelik, VP, Real-Time Computing Lab at EPAM added: We are delighted to partner with Gold-i to provide our customers with real-time, event-driven processing and analytics that not only meets their essential needs but also delivers actionable intelligence. Financial markets are among the fastest moving markets around, and with cutting edge tools - like CryptoCortex…

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