Marex has finalised its acquisition of equity derivatives market maker Webb Traders.
The deal was initially announced in February 2026 and is set to enhance Marex’s current market making capabilities.
Specifically, the move will integrate Webb Traders’ team of market makers, quants and developers into Marex’s offering, and is expected to enhance Marex’s current equity linked structured products platform.
Speaking when the transaction was initially announced, Ian Lowitt, chief executive of Marex, affirmed that Webb Traders had “built an incredibly talented team supported by excellent technology,” and that their addition to Marex would enhance the firm’s equity derivatives capabilities.
“They have a prudent approach to risk and have been profitable across a range of market environments, which, combined with the ability to internalise some hedging costs, will be beneficial to Marex,” added Lowitt.
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Through the integration, Marex also aims to internalise hedging and provide better pricing for clients.
Currently, Webb Traders’ footprint spans across Amsterdam and Paris, and the firm’s offering covers single stock options market making for European and US mid and large cap equities.
Webb Traders marks the third acquisition for Marex so far this year, and follows the integration of fixed income market maker Valcourt into the company in May 2026.
The move is expected to enhance Marex’s current fixed income business, expanding its client suite and adding new capabilities to its platform, to diversify the firm’s earnings.
Moreover, the firm also announced in July that it had entered an agreement to acquire Asian-focused clearing business, Bright Point International (BPI), expanding Marex’s footprint across APAC and Chinese markets.
Specifically, the deal will add approximately $800 million in client balances to the firm, as well as more than 70 employees spanning Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Norway and the UK.