Acquisition
United Fintech Snaps Up AI Lender Trade Ledger in Share Swap
- The acquisition follows CBA purchase earlier this year as group builds banking infrastructure portfolio.
- Trade Ledger's founders exchanged equity for United Fintech shares and will continue operating the business independently.
Wednesday, 05/11/2025 | 08:12 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Mitrade Adds South Africa License Through Acquisition
- The CFD broker buys an FSCA-regulated firm as part of a push into the Middle East, Africa and Latin America.
- The new deal brings Mitrade's regulatory count to five and expands access to emerging markets.
Thursday, 09/10/2025 | 07:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Neo-Broker lemon.markets Expands €2.2 Trillion Custodian Arsenal
- The German securities services provider receives BaFin approval for Berlin fintech deal.
- The lender adds the challenger platform to expand its client offerings across various market segments.
Wednesday, 08/10/2025 | 08:16 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Beeks Acquires LMS Stake for Ultra-Low-Latency Push
- The London-listed cloud provider gains exclusive access to FPGA-based network technology targeting financial institutions
- The partnership gives Beeks's clients access to sub-microsecond latency capabilities crucial for high-frequency trading.
Tuesday, 02/09/2025 | 06:23 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
IFX Payments May Terminate £3M Argentex Acquisition on Insolvency Grounds
- The company is considering withdrawing its takeover offer for the troubled FX broker after the target firm entered administration last week.
- The original deal involved escape clauses, and IFX is now consulting regulators about invoking them.
Monday, 21/07/2025 | 06:48 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Electronic Trading War Heats Up with TP ICAP's Latest $1.2 Trillion Move
- The OTC liquidity provider acquired Neptune Networks and partnered with 9 banks to create a comprehensive dealer-to-client credit business.
- The electronic bond trading now accounts for 43% of U.S. corporate bond volume compared to just 19% in 2015.
Monday, 02/06/2025 | 06:20 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Crypto.com Exchange Acquires CySEC-regulated Broker, Plans to Offer CFDs in Q3 2025
- The crypto platform purchased Cyprus-based Allnew Investments to obtain a MiFID license and to offer securities and derivatives across Europe.
- According to the company's product roadmap, CFDs for FX and others could enter the offering in the next few months.
Wednesday, 21/05/2025 | 09:54 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FD Technologies in £541 Million Deal Talks with TA Associates Involving Cash and Shares
- The company is in talks regarding a potential £24.50 per share cash offer.
- TA Associates submitted a non-binding proposal that includes a cash offer and an unlisted share option.
Wednesday, 07/05/2025 | 11:14 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Forex Broker Nearly Collapsed Due to Dollar Crash, Competitor Acquires It for 4% of Value
- The high-risk strategy known as “zero-zero” lines proved disastrous for Argentex amid the sharp decline in the U.S. dollar.
- As a result, the company, which had a market cap of $69 million, was acquired to avoid collapse and valued at £3 million.
Monday, 28/04/2025 | 06:53 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Argentex Set for Acquisition as IFX Payments Targets UK FX and EMEA Markets
- Argentex, listed on AIM since 2019, has handled over $200 billion in FX transactions across over 140 currencies.
- The firm’s clients would gain access to IFX’s technical tools, including the ibanq platform.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 15:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Nomura Makes Largest Overseas Purchase Since Lehman With $1.8 Billion Deal
- Nomura Holdings is acquiring Macquarie's U.S. and European public asset management business.
- For the company, it is the largest deal since buying Lehman Brothers' assets after the financial crisis in 2008.
- The acquisition will increase Nomura's assets under management to $770 billion.
Tuesday, 22/04/2025 | 06:08 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Argo Blockchain Bitcoin Miner Aims to Double Hashrate with GEM Mining Acquisition
- The crypto company enters non-binding term sheets for a $21.7 million asset purchase and a $10 million investment.
- It also announced this week a change in CEO, who will need to fill a $6.3 financial gap.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 08:29 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
Banks Leverage AQaaS to Boost Revenues and Compete in Online Acquiring
- Due to cost and complexity, banks withdrew from online acquiring but now view it as a revenue opportunity.
- Fintech competition challenges banks, but they leverage trust and regulatory expertise to regain market share.
Tuesday, 04/02/2025 | 16:01 GMT by
Edgars Bremze
United Fintech Expands Trade Finance and Payments Solutions by Acquiring CBA
- CBA’s API-driven trade finance and payments solutions will be integrated into United Fintech’s platform.
- 15% of the deal’s total value was reinvested into United Fintech shares to retain CBA employees.
Tuesday, 04/02/2025 | 09:46 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FTMO Acquires OANDA from CVC: Plans to Operate It as a Standalone Business
- The deal is expected to strengthen FTMO’s regulatory compliance in the rapidly changing prop trading space.
- Experts also believe that the acquisition boosts the firm's risk management in handling the nascent industry.
Monday, 03/02/2025 | 16:20 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ACY Securities Acquires Ingot Brokers South Africa, Secures FSCA License
- South African clients can now access more than 2,200 financial instruments through ACY Securities.
- Recently, the firm updated its Swap-Free Account and removed cryptocurrency deposit fees.
Friday, 15/11/2024 | 10:19 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Prop Trading Gains AI Integration with Swiset’s Acquisition of PFT
- The acquisition creates a system that supports traders at all levels of experience.
- Prop firms now have access to a solution with improved decision-making, risk management, and AI analytics.
Thursday, 07/11/2024 | 12:13 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Kraken Ramps Up European Presence by Acquiring BCM, Elevates Crypto Offering
- The acquisition enables the firm to operate as a registered VASP in France and Poland.
- BCM clients will have access to over 200 digital assets, improved liquidity, and 24/7 support in local languages.
Tuesday, 24/09/2024 | 09:05 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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