More than 70% of European asset managers currently feel disadvantaged compared to their US peers regarding corporate access and investment analysis access, according to the most recent Substantive Research survey.
Euronext is set to establish a technology centre in Athens to support its network following the acquisition; plans include the establishment of a cross-border clearing framework.
The decision from the Hellenic Capital Market Commission (HCMC) makes the firm’s tender offer unconditional, with an acceptance period set to run until 17 November; results to be announced on 19 November.
The hires are expected to help build out the firm’s UK and European presence and follow further appointments into the European equity sales trading team in recent months.
The TRADE sits down with Nicholas Phillips, market structure research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), following the publication of BI's 'European institutional equity trading study 2025’ report, to explore Europe’s renewed trading momentum, what to look out for in 2026, and the continued developments in post-trade, dark trading caps, rising bilateral, and more.
The ECB has confirmed that it will make both moves in Q1 2026.
The suggestions are aimed at ensuring increased investor interest in European capital markets.
The individuals will be based in London and Paris respectively, The TRADE understands.
Individual spent three years at UBS as a multi-asset trader and has also previously worked at Axia Futures and Odey Asset Management.
Merz’ support follows recent developments to unify Europe’s markets and address fragmentation across the region, such as Euronext’s bid to acquire all ATHEX shares.