M&A

FactSet to expand market data offering through BCC Group acquisition

The transaction integrates bccg’s ONE Platform into FactSet’s Real-Time Solution suite, and will help shape “how enterprise data solutions get built over the next decade,” FactSet global head of market data and trading tells The TRADE.  

Nasdaq firms up Dasseti acquisition

The completion of the transaction comes just two months after the deal was announced in July 2026 and will extend the Nasdaq eVestment platform to cover the entire manager research, due diligence and monitoring ecosystem.  

Marex completes acquisition of Webb Traders

The deal marks Marex’s third acquisition this year and is expected to boost the firm’s current equity linked structured products platform.  

TMX Group closes Cboe Australia acquisition

Deal was initially announced in April 2026 alongside the sale of Cboe Canada; Cboe confirmed that the acquisition of its Canadian exchange is set to close at a later date. 

ICE to acquire MarketAxess in $6 billion deal

The move is set to create a “premier fixed income marketplace”; fixed income traders to benefit from consolidated liquidity, more competitive pricing, and more.