The Trade News Alert

11 January 2026

Buy-side

BNP Paribas and AXA Investment Managers trading teams unify

BNP Paribas entered into a definitive agreement to acquire AXA Investment Managers in a €5.1 billion deal in August 2024.

People Moves

Arbuthnot Latham head of dealing departs for Stonehage Fleming

Individual was named one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2022 and joins after more than 10 years at Arbuthnot Latham, The TRADE can reveal.

M&A

TP ICAP to acquire global brokerage Vantage Capital Markets

The move is expected to expand the firm’s presence across equity derivatives and fixed income markets, particularly in APAC, while simultaneously supporting Vantage’s growth in the US.

Derivatives

One Trading becomes first venue to offer 24/7 CLOB trading for equity perpetual futures

The new offering aims to address challenges traditionally facing equity derivatives markets including fixed trading hours and legacy clearing cycles, beneficial for both institutional and retail clients, One Trading chief executive tells The TRADE.

data

ESMA launches initial selection process for OTC derivatives consolidated tape

Expressions of interest are open until 11 February 2026; ESMA expected to make a decision on the contract at the start of July.

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