The TRADE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

StoneX has moved to increase its remit and geographical reach through the acquisition of fixed income broker Octo Finances SA. StoneX will acquire 100% of Octo Finances SA shares once complete. Octo Finances is a highly respected French brokerage firm known for its excellent client service.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Read more – Numis shutters low touch electronic trading business At the time the deal was revealed, documents seen by The TRADE made clear that the move had come amidst the bank evaluating the best way to accelerate the growth of its UK business after identifying it as the largest investment banking market in Europe.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

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The TRADE

APRIL 15, 2024

These results however are arguably to be taken with a light pinch of salt as the market remains precarious and increasingly unpredictable, with future results set to be affected by a range of geopolitical and macro goings on.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

StoneX has completed its acquisition of Paris-based fixed income brokerage firm, Octo Finances , as the firm seeks to bolster its presence in the asset class. Speaking at the time the acquisition was announced, Talabor Szabo, chief executive and co-founder of Octo Finances, enthused that joining StoneX [is] a natural fit for Octo Finances.

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The TRADE

MARCH 11, 2025

StoneX Group is set to acquire The Benchmark Company, aiming to strengthen its offerings in equity and debt capital markets. The Benchmark Company is a full-service investment banking firm which offers a sales and trading platform, equity research, and an investment banking team.

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