The TRADE’s best of 2019: Sell-side
John reviews the best of The TRADE News’ coverage of the sell-side over the past 12 months.
Tag: Merger
The TRADE’s (Unofficial) M&A Awards 2019
The Unofficial M&A Awards returns for a second year, as consolidation in the exchange space raises more than a few eyebrows and investment in FinTech has never been hotter.
HKEX drops pursuit of London Stock Exchange
Charles Li says level of engagement from LSEG indicated that proposed deal not in best interests of HKEX shareholders.
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.
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’.
Buy-Side
The TRADE’s (unofficial) M&A awards 2018
This year has seen some of the biggest deals inked between major players, shaking up the market structure and bringing with it a potentially huge impact on the future of trading. The TRADE reviews the mergers and takeovers that are already causing a stir in the industry.
Cantor Fitzgerald to expand Irish presence with Merrion Capital acquisition
US-based brokerage expands footprint in Ireland with acquisition of Merrion Capital subsidiaries.
Itiviti, ULLINK complete ‘union of equals’
Torben Munch appointed chief executive of the combined organisation.
LSE refutes sale of MTS for Deutsche Boerse merger
LSE and Deutsche Boerse merger ‘unlikely’ to go ahead after LSE rejects Commission’s request to sell MTS business.