EquiLend acquires research and consultancy firm Finadium
Deal adds repo, prime brokerage and collateral management expertise to EquiLend’s securities finance platform.
M&A
Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group to expand Australia footprint
Deal adds AU$34bn in assets under appointment and introduces trustee, custody and DCM capabilities to regional offering.
OSTTRA to boost investment management offering with HUB acquisition
The move will complement OSTTRA’s existing solutions, which include buy-side trade processing, and will provide clients with greater access to automated, real-time oversight and streamlined operations.
Centralis expands into US with acquisition of PINE Advisor Solutions
Deal marks entry into registered funds and ETF support services, with transaction expected to close in Q2 2026.
Universal Investment Group to acquire Sweden-based FCG Fonder
The deal adds €4.6bn in AUA and enhances local ManCo and fund administration capabilities.
Funds industry
Deutsche Börse inks €5.3bn Allfunds acquisition
Transaction intended to create a global fund services player, combining Allfunds’ distribution capabilities with Deutsche Börse’s custody and settlement infrastructure.
Broadridge completes acquisition of Acolin
Deal strengthens regulatory and distribution capabilities for asset managers across Europe and beyond.
Apex Group enters agreement to acquire Mercer’s stand-alone administration business
Lift-out aims to strengthen Apex’s superannuation administration footprint in Australia.
EquiLend invests in Digital Prime
The partnership aims to integrate trading, post-trade, and data workflows for institutional digital assets and stablecoins.
SIX strengthens clearing business with Baymarkets acquisition
Integration of Oslo-based platform expected to modernise derivatives clearing and expand post-trade capabilities.