Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 3, 2025

By fostering a culture of collaboration, investing in talent development, and leveraging data analytics, companies can overcome obstacles and maximize the value of their mergers. The post The Power of Synergy: How Mergers Create Exceptional Value appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

Mergers

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Enhancing Communication and Collaboration Effective communication and collaboration are essential for successful integration. Collaboration platforms enhanced with AI can also help manage projects, track progress, and resolve issues quickly. Ensure that all teams have access to real-time information and updates.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Prioritize retaining key employees and fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. The post Mergers & Acquisitions in a Tech-Driven World: How to Prepare Your Business appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm. Address potential cultural clashes early to ensure a smooth transition.

Mergers

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and JP Morgan will be utilised by the service as tri-party collateral agents, while Pirum will serve as the transmitter of new trade instructions and post-trade lifecycle events on behalf of clients. “We

Finance

The TRADE

DECEMBER 5, 2024

“BMO has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge trading technology to its global clients,” said Peter MxStay, head of OptimX EMEA. “We are thrilled to partner with a leading European broker and are eager to expand this collaboration across global markets in the near future.”

Capital

The TRADE

JULY 14, 2025

The ‘cloud strategies in financial services’ survey includes insights from financial firms across the industry, including banks, private equity, investment management, asset management; broker dealers, hedge funds, pension funds, and more.

Investment

The TRADE

JUNE 25, 2025

Clients will have access to Marex’s broker-agnostic clearing service, which operates across equities, credit, financing, foreign exchange, and rates. Through the move, both Marex and NatWest are expanding their respective service offerings.

Broker

Lake Country Advisors

MAY 9, 2025

Engaging local business brokers or specialized brokers for manufacturing or construction adds targeted expertise, while having the right advisors streamlines decision-making and overcomes potential hurdles. Working closely with a business broker who handles day-to-day inquiries can keep negotiations on a steady timeline.

Middle Market

Sun Acquisitions

JULY 7, 2025

Engaging Stakeholders: Collaborate with employees, customers, and communities to understand their needs and priorities. The post M&A as a Force for Good: Creating Positive Social Impact appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

M&A

The TRADE

JUNE 18, 2025

Integral clients – including regional banks and retail brokers – can now place both passive and aggressive orders, and trade via GUI, API and algorithmic trading models, as well as risk warehouses. Every institution can now directly access primary FX liquidity from their existing workflows at the click of the button.

Trading

Sun Acquisitions

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Communication Silos: Different communication styles can create misunderstandings and hinder collaboration. Retention of Top Talent: The merged company can attract and retain top talent by fostering a culture of inclusion and collaboration. This can lead to a decline in morale, productivity, and innovation.

M&A

The TRADE

MAY 22, 2025

Jamie Crank, group executive, technology and data at ASX said: This new offering puts the needs of our customers first and has the potential to benefit an underserved market segment, such as buy-side firms, niche and smaller broker and investment firms, and emerging software providers.

Trading

Sun Acquisitions

JUNE 5, 2025

Foster a Positive Culture: They can create a positive, inclusive work environment promoting collaboration and innovation. Foster a Culture of Collaboration: Break Down Silos: Encourage cross-functional collaboration and knowledge sharing. Key Leadership Development Strategies for M&A 1.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Building Trust and Collaboration Building trust and collaboration between employees from different cultures is another critical challenge in M&A. This will foster a positive and collaborative work environment and reinforce the message that everyone is valued and appreciated.

Corporation

The TRADE

JULY 8, 2025

“Cboe is committed to the ongoing evolution of our equity trading services to strengthen European equity markets through the development of a vibrant and inclusive on-exchange ecosystem that benefits all investors,” said Alex Dalley, head of European cash equities at Cboe Global Markets. “This service is our latest innovation, developed through close (..)

Retail

Sun Acquisitions

MAY 12, 2025

It’s essential to create a unified culture that fosters collaboration and productivity. The post Talent Acquisition and Retention: A Critical Component of Successful M&A appeared first on Sun Acquisitions | Chicago Business Broker and M&A Firm.

M&A

Cisco: M&A

JULY 7, 2025

The list of hard problems and accompanying analyses serve as a reference to develop research agendas, inform public and private investments and catalyze new collaborations. Collaboration amongst committee members and subject matter experts was crucial as topics tended to overlap and impact each other.

Media

The TRADE

JULY 10, 2024

Interactive Brokers is set to provide HSBC with a new trading solution aimed at providing comprehensive, single platform to trade assets in the UAE. The post Interactive Brokers and HSBC collaborate on single platform trading solution appeared first on The TRADE.

Broker

The TRADE

MAY 22, 2024

Cboe Europe Derivatives (CEDX) has welcomed Interactive Brokers as a participant, providing its clients with access to CEDX’s equity index derivatives and equity options this quarter. The post Interactive Brokers joins Cboe Europe Derivatives as new trading participant appeared first on The TRADE.

Broker

The TRADE

MAY 7, 2024

Kepler Cheuvreux Execution Services (KCx) has gone live as a broker on Bloomberg Tradebook’s PAIR solution. As a PAIR broker on Bloomberg Tradebook, KCx offers clients the ability to execute a variety of strategies for pair trades, helping traders optimise their strategies and achieve improved market impact savings.

Broker

How2Exit

APRIL 24, 2023

A small-town broker or attorney can be a valuable resource to help you navigate the complexities of the process. Concept 8: Brokers and ExitGuide.com Collaborate The collaboration between brokers and ExitGuide.com is an important one. This allows the broker to focus on larger deals while still helping the client.

M&A

Sun Acquisitions

JANUARY 8, 2024

This is where business brokers step into the spotlight, pivotal in facilitating successful deals by identifying synergies, negotiating terms, and ensuring a seamless transition for all parties involved. Navigating these intricacies requires expertise and a comprehensive approach, which is precisely where business brokers shine.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Sun Acquisitions

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Accountants, lawyers, and brokers are pivotal in helping buyers and sellers make informed decisions that safeguard their economic interests. Brokers: The Connectors Brokers serve as connectors between buyers and sellers. In these intricate financial landscapes, professional guidance becomes invaluable.

Broker

The TRADE

AUGUST 15, 2023

LCH – part of the post-trade division of London Stock Exchange Group – has announced that Goldman Sachs International and Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE have gone live as clearing brokers at CDSClear at it continues to expand its network. “By The post Goldman Sachs goes live as clearing broker for LCH appeared first on The TRADE.

Broker

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The news follows JSCC’s plan to replace their existing process between clearing houses and brokers respectively following execution of clients’ Yen swap transactions, in favour of supporting MTF and SEF trading. The post Tradeweb and Japan Securities Clearing Corporation collaborate on Yen swaps appeared first on The TRADE.

Collaboration

How2Exit

AUGUST 5, 2024

The collaborative approach and cross-functional team dynamics play vital roles in the seamless operation and expansion of M&A ventures. Initially, the team encountered a cumbersome broker-led acquisition hampered by delays. “We collaborate a lot and we discuss and debate a lot,” Costandi noted.

Business

The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

The ATS will trade US-listed securities only (Reg NMS), with TMX Group adding that participants will be FINRA-registered broker dealers. Its through feedback and collaboration with our stakeholders that we are able to deliver solutions that make markets better.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 15, 2023

There was a recent case regarding short selling, where we had a certain interpretation of the short selling rule, commonly accepted among market participants, and we consulted with our brokers and the regulators to check that they agreed with that interpretation. It pays to be a bit more collaborative.

Broker

The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The firm has also added Virtu Financial as an executing broker for client flows negotiated on Appital’s BookBuilder platform, offering buy-side participants improved options for executing large orders. This latest development follows the integration of Virtu Financial’s Triton Valor EMS with Appital’s BookBuilder platform in April last year.

Equities

The TRADE

JUNE 14, 2024

Stephen Roche As part of the move, Jupiter will leverage Saphyre’s platform for the onboarding and maintenance of its trading relationships with brokers and custodians. Saphyre’s automated intelligence enables onboarding and maintenance of custody and broker trading, alongside synchronising associated reference data in real-time.

Broker

The TRADE

AUGUST 10, 2023

As part of the collaboration, Virtu’s network of retail broker-dealers will gain access to the primary markets and to secondary market liquidity via an integration with InvestorLink’s primary market order management and artificial intelligence based matching platform. “We

Retail

The TRADE

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Brokers and nonresident brokers with access to international markets were noted by Baugh to have been increasingly sourcing liquidity in dual listed names offshore. With connection to agency brokers, Baugh also discussed opportunities to differentiate smaller businesses from larger players.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 23, 2024

In recent years, Baader Bank has also expanded its retail broker client base significantly, which will help enhance Spectrum’s presence in Germany. The Germany-based securities and banking services company will serve as an intermediary, facilitating clients’ trades on to Spectrum Markets’ trading venue, as part of this collaboration.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 5, 2023

FlexTrade Systems and BTON Financial have delivered a new integration which provides users of FlexTRADER EMS access to AI-driven broker selection suggestions to help improve best execution performance. “We think this is brilliant news for all concerned.

Trading

The TRADE

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Fixed income broker-dealer Millennium Advisors has appointed Dylan Blair managing director and global head of US dollar credit trading as the business continues its expansion efforts. Millennium is a fantastic organisation with a rich history of success, based on providing the very best service to a broad range of counterparties.

Trading

The TRADE

APRIL 16, 2024

The collaboration will provide KCx with a new front-office equities execution platform which enables clients to observe and manage KCx’s execution flow through one interface, offering new functionality and simplified workflows.

Equities

The TRADE

AUGUST 6, 2024

Saphyre’s technology manages the onboarding and maintenance of custody, broker trading, and buy-side accounts. Saphyre suggests this solution eliminates issues related to failed trades downstream and allows for better real-time collaboration which should support participants in light of the global shifts to a T+1 settlement regime.

Capital