M&A

Trading Technologies acquires OpenGamma

The integration is expected to provide Trading Technologies with access to clients across hedge funds and energy sectors, while OpenGamma will also benefit from a greater pool of sell-side bank customers.  

Nomura completes Macquarie acquisition in $1.8 billion deal

The transaction is expected to expand Nomura’s global asset management footprint, and will see the acquired assets combining with the firm’s private markets and high yield businesses to form an international branch of Nomura Asset Management.  

Robinhood Markets picks up 90% stake in MIAX derivatives exchange

The move comes as MIAX “continues to focus on strategic growth opportunities within its core exchanges,” and looks to facilitate its entry to the prediction markets to benefit both institutional and retail futures traders.

BMLL acquired by Nordic Capital

Optiver remains a minority shareholder; capital injection from private equity investor Nordic Capital is set to bolster the firm’s global venue coverage, depth and multi-asset capabilities.  

FalconX to acquire crypto ETF provider 21shares

21shares currently offers the world’s largest suite of crypto ETFs and ETPs, and the move is set to help build out FalconX’s listed markets and digital assets offering.