NEX Group

158 results about this entity

Period: 21 Sep 2004 - 05 Jul 2019

Icap launches electronic securities lending platform

UK interdealer broker Icap is pushing into the electronic securities lending market with the launch of a new screen dealing system, i-Sec.

Icap seeks new acquisitions as e-trading volumes soar

UK interdealer broker Icap, which bought the EBS electronic currency trading platform a year ago, says its electronic broking businesses have boosted full year profits and it is on the look out for further acquisitions.

Chapman Capital piles pressure on eSpeed following patent ruling

After last week disclosing a 9.3% stake in e-trading operation eSpeed and calling for a formal split from interdealer broker Cantor Fitzgerald, investment advisor Chapman Capital has demanded that eSpeed's board of directors retain an independent auditor to review the two entities' joint services agreement (JSA).

Icap extends precious metals trading on EBS

Interdealer broker Icap is introducing e-trading in platinum and palladium on its EBS dealing system in response to market demand and soaring volumes in precious metals trading.

E-trading and buy-side demands shifting FX markets - Celent

The global foreign exchange market is rapidly moving towards an exchange traded business model as e-trading accelerates and the traditional segregation of the interdealer and dealer-to-client markets is breached, according to research conducted by analyst house Celent.

City workers get set for Arctic race

Two City workers are gearing up to embark on a competitive 400-mile race to the North Pole in order to raise vital funds for Orchid, a male cancer charity dedicated to fighting prostate and testicular cancer.

GFI and Icap acquire stakes in the Clearing Corporation

Interdealer brokers GFI and Icap are to acquire undisclosed minority interest stakes in the Chicago-based Clearing Corporation under plans to expand their participation in over-the-counter derivatives trading.

European regulations stifle bond markets, says study

Regulations that currently force traders to use the MTS platform in eight EU countries have held back the development of the bond market in Europe, says a report sponsored by interdealer broker Icap.

Icap confirms LSE merger talks

Icap has emerged as the latest suitor for the London Stock Exchange (LSE) after it confirmed that it had held exploratory talks with the UK market operator regarding a possible merger, but the interdealer broker says discussions have been halted, reportedly because the LSE's share price is too high.

Icap bolstered by e-trading

Interdealer broker Icap is reporting a 16% rise in annual profits following strong growth in its electronic and voice trading businesses.

Lava to launch interbank FX trading platform

Citigroup subsidiary Lava Trading is gearing up to launch an electronic interbank foreign exchange trading platform. The news comes just days after the US bank sold its stake in the EBS currency trading system.

Icap seals EBS deal

Interdealer broker Icap has confirmed it is acquiring bank-owned electronic currency trading platform EBS for $775 million in cash.