Were the financial-data company Michael Bloomberg founded ever to do a deal, it would be a momentous event for fintech investorsWhen most people think about a race for Bloomberg, they probably have in mind Michael Bloomberg joining the Democratic primary. ...
Who buys Bloomberg, the company, if the man wins?In college, Michael Bloomberg joked he would be America’s first Jewish president. On Sunday, the former New York City mayor presented himself as the antidote to Donald Trump. For that pitch to...
FactSet chief says information sellers are focusing on companies rather than tradersFinancial information suppliers are on the hunt for new markets such as wealth management and corporate audiences, according to the chief executive of Factset, as the decline of the...
Hong Kong exchange’s pulled offer for the LSE highlights the difficulties of crossborder deals between trading venuesLondon Stock Exchange Group PLC’s dismissal of the Hong Kong exchange’s almost $37 billion takeover attempt underscores the challenges global exchanges face trying...
Asian exchange to launch three-week charm offensive to persuade board to soften stanceHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing will this week step up efforts to buy the London Stock Exchange Group by appealing directly to shareholders, following the LSE’s rejection of its...