LMAX Group, a leading independent operator in institutional FX and digital assets trading, has announced its agreement to acquire the FX business of Cürex, a New York-based company specializing in institutional foreign exchange execution services and data analytics. The acquisition aims to strengthen LMAX Group's institutional FX offerings by integrating Cürex's technical capabilities and expanding its customer base.

A Strategic Move for LMAX and Cürex

The merger of LMAX Group and Cürex is a strategic move that combines both companies' technical prowess and distribution scale. This collaboration aims to offer a more robust and diversified institutional FX service, including precise market data and trade analytics.

Cürex, established in 2009, brings a comprehensive ECN product portfolio to the table. This includes a firm pricing spot FX central limit order book, a peer-to-peer matching pool, and a platform for both pre-trade and post-trade analytics featuring real-time data analysis.

"Cürex and LMAX Group share a common ethos of delivering transparent price discovery and efficient market structure through firm liquidity and no 'Last Look' execution," David Mercer, the CEO of LMAX Group, said. "We are constantly exploring ways to expand our product offering and diversify distribution for the institutional segment."

LMAX Group's existing institutional client base, which includes the top 40 global banks and all non-banks, will be complemented by Cürex's bank and buy-side relationships. The acquisition is expected to fast-track LMAX Group's growth in the US market, enhancing its technical capabilities and customer relationships.

"LMAX Group is the right business to take Cürex into the next stage of its evolution and start a new phase of growth," James Singleton, the CEO of Cürex, added. "After more than a decade of building Cürex, I will be leaving the business, following completion of the acquisition. It has been a privilege to serve in this role and I have no doubt that the combined organisations can achieve great success together under the leadership of LMAX Group."

A Step Forward in LMAX Group's Global Strategy

The acquisition aligns with LMAX Group's international growth strategy, further solidifying its institutional FX exchange market position. The company has a unique standing in both the FX and digital assets sectors, promising strong long-term growth potential.

The deal is expected to close within a month and is subject to standard closing conditions. The financial terms have not been disclosed.

Last Year, Cürex reached an agreement with Siemens to provide it with pre- and post-trade data analytics through its Cipher platform. Regarding LMAX, its crypto exchange subsidiary dubbed LMAX Digital, was recently celebrating its fifth year of operation.