LSEG chief labels Shanghai the centre for China markets amid HKEX takeover bid
David Schwimmer, CEO of LSEG, bets on the future of Shanghai, as HKEX chief Charles Li, makes the case for the mega-merger at Sibos.
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Nasdaq hires hedge fund alternative data veteran for analytics firm Quandl
Evan Reich joins Quandl from $18 billion hedge BlueMountain Capital, where he oversaw alternative and market data for the quant and fundamental teams.
INTL FCStone joins SGX as derivatives trading and clearing member
The addition of INTL FCStone brings SGX’s total derivatives trading members to 62, and clearing members to 25.
LSEG chief says Refinitiv integration could take up to five years to complete
LSEG CEO, David Schwimmer, told delegates at the ISDA conference in London this week that integrating Refinitiv will take years to complete.
Deutsche Börse pens partnership with Google to expand cloud strategy
Partnership with Google Cloud to further German exchange group’s strategy following similar deal with Microsoft in May.
Deutsche Börse forms intelligence division as Axioma acquisition closes
New Qontigo entity combines Deutsche Börse indices and Axioma’s analytics tools for investment management intelligence.
HKEX to persist with LSEG bid despite rejection as tensions rise on both sides
Hong Kong exchange voices "disappointment" over LSEG declining to properly engage in bid, says it will engage directly with shareholders.
LSEG rejects Hong Kong bid and blasts ‘surprise’ nature of announcement
Board of the LSEG puts an end to Hong Kong exchange bid and seemingly closes the door on any counter offer, expressing disappointment at publicly revealing the approach.
Refinitiv FXall sees 41% surge in buy-side algo trading
FX algo trading continues to increase as FXall reports surge in activity amid new functionality.
Hong Kong exchange puts in £32bn bid to buy the London Stock Exchange Group
Proposed mega deal would see two of the world’s largest market infrastructure groups combine as Hong Kong exchange chief proposes connecting ‘East to West’.