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SIX closes Aquis acquisition

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SIX has completed its acquisition of Aquis, eight months after the deal was first announced. Through the move, SIX and Aquis are have an aggregated 15% market share and access to 16 capital markets across Europe. Additionally, as part of the acquisition, SIX is also set to deploy Aquis’ next-generation technology.

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SPACs: A Path to Public Markets That Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

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In the frenetic world of finance, few instruments have sparked as much debate, and perhaps as much misunderstanding, as the Special Purpose Acquisition Company, or SPAC. The capital raised in the IPO is placed in a trust account, earning interest, and can only be used for an acquisition or returned to investors.

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Delta Capita launches platform to automate OTC derivatives post-trade

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The offering will also translate native client messaging formats into the common domain model (CDM) standard, to drive interoperability. Mark Aldous, global head of capital markets managed services at Delta Capita, said: “This end-to-end offering brings together best-in-class technology and proven operational capabilities.

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MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow

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The acquisition comes as part of MetLifes strategy to accelerate growth in asset management and MIMs efforts to expand offerings and channels, alongside adding higher yield capabilities. This includes the strategies expected to be added through the announced acquisition of PineBridge Investments.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

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NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

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Tell Me About a Recent Deal: Full Guide and Example

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Even if you interview in capital markets or restructuring , using an M&A or LBO deal is fine. billion acquisition of Alani Nu, announced in February 2025, as an example. billion acquisition of Alani Nu in the energy drink and supplement space.

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Former head of equities at SIX returns as managing director after Citadel stint

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Read more – SIX promotes its global exchange head to become CEO as Dijsselhof steps down Matuszewski’s return follows significant developments for SIX in recent months.