ION Group specializes in automation technology tailored for the financial sector, primarily serving institutional clients like investment banks, asset managers, and brokers. The company provides advanced software solutions that enhance trading, processing, and risk management activities in global financial markets. ION's products include sophisticated software platforms and APIs that enable clients to connect seamlessly to various trading venues and exchanges, ensuring efficient and accurate transactions. Unlike many competitors, ION stands out by continuously acquiring entrepreneurial firms, which allows it to remain agile and responsive to market changes. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks for its clients through innovative automation technology.

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LONDON, Jan. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Commodities, a global leader in energy and commodity management solutions, announces the integration of its Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) solutions with ION LookOut, an award-winning regulatory reporting and trade surveillance solution. This integration significantly enhances ION CTRM's compliance capabilities, empowering businesses in the energy sector to address growing regulatory demands, manage compliance risks more effectively, and improve efficiency in an increasingly complex market.Regulatory compliance is a pressing challenge for the energy industry. As frameworks like EMIR, REMIT and Dodd Frank Act (DFA) evolve and sanctions add layers of complexity, the risk of non-compliance, penalties and reputational harm increases. The integration of ION LookOut with ION CTRM solutions empowers organizations to meet current and future global compliance standards in a dynamic regulatory landscape.ION LookOut acts as a universal and unifying platform that consolidates regulatory reporting across multiple sources. Integrated seamlessly with ION CTRM solutions, it enables accurate and timely regulatory reporting across diverse frameworks, including EMIR, REMIT, and DFA, while offering the flexibility to address broader compliance needs across jurisdictions

Ion Commodities Responds To Growing Regulatory Pressure In Energy Trading With Ion Lookout

MUMBAI, India, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading, analytics, treasury, and risk management solutions for capital markets, commodities, and treasury management, announces that it is now registered as an Independent Software Vendor for algorithmic trading on BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange). The registration allows exchange members to use the algorithmic trading functionality of ION's Fidessa trading platform on BSE.This milestone follows ION's approval as an equities trading vendor on BSE in June last year, and further strengthens ION's commitment to supporting the evolving needs of the Indian capital markets.BSE has certified the Fidessa trading platform's integrated suite of algorithms as compliant with exchange rules, regulatory standards, and risk management requirements. Fidessa's comprehensive trading solution brings significant advantages to traders in India's markets, where algorithmic trading currently drives over 55% of all trades nationwide. It enables real-time performance monitoring, automates workflows to optimize trading desks, and eliminates the need for additional tools—reducing costs and boosting efficiency.Established in 1875, BSE is Asia's oldest stock exchange and has over 5,700 listings. It has played a key role in the growth of the Indian corporate sector by providing an efficient capital-raising platform.Robert Cioffi, Global Head of Equities Product Management at ION Markets, said: "As a registered vendor on BSE, ION now offers seamless access to advanced algorithmic trading capabilities, fully integrated within the Fidessa trading platform

Ion Certified As Algorithmic Trading Vendor On Bse

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealogic, an ION Analytics service, published its 2024 Full-Year ECM Highlights report today marking a year of recovery for global equity capital markets, but threats of universal global tariffs by the incoming Trump administration could halt momentum next year.Following two challenging years characterized by rising inflation, higher global interest rates, and geopolitical turmoil, issuance volumes surged to USD 741 billion in 2024, up 20% on 2023. The report shows that easing global inflation and the start of interest rate cuts from major central banks bolstered confidence among equity issuers and investors, making 2024 the strongest year for equity capital markets since 2021. The Americas, particularly the US, led the global resurgence with USD 366.7 billion in issuance, up more than 56% from 2023.The mammoth capital raise of Boeing in 4Q24 consisting of a USD 18.5 billion follow-on and a USD 5.75 billion convertible bond deal boosted US volumes. A USD 9 billion capital raise by National Grid and a USD 12.5 billion share sale in Saudi Aramco showed market capacity for gargantuan deals, which will cheer listed issuers going into 2025.In contrast, China saw an 81% fall in ECM volumes, reflecting the broader economic slowdown in the world's second-largest economy. The decline in China was offset by the rise of India which emerged as the best market in APAC and the second-best market globally after the US, with ECM transactions of USD 69.4 billion.The health of the market next year, however, will be dependent on new US President Donald Trump's policies

Dealogic 2024 Full-Year Ecm Highlights: Year Of Recovery Ahead Of Trump 2.0

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ION Analytics, a global provider of personalized, predictive data and market intelligence to advisers, banks, investors, law firms, and corporates, announces that Vintage Investment Partners (Vintage) has selected ION-owned Backstop Solutions (Backstop) to support its fundraising, investor relations, and investor communication initiatives. Vintage, a global investment fund with USD 4 billion in assets under management, invests in leading funds and startups in the USA, Europe, and Israel by combining fund-of-fund, secondary fund, and growth fund investments. To streamline its data, workflow, and reporting, the firm sought a dynamic platform for its fundraising, investor relations, and investor communications. Backstop will give Vintage Investment Partners a consistent, holistic view of the investor lifecycle and will support communications, collaboration, and decision-making across the organization. Backstop offers venture capital firms like Vintage a comprehensive solution to manage fundraising, investor relations, and investor communications efficiently

Vintage Investment Partners Selects Backstop Solutions To Streamline Fundraising, Investor Relations, And Investor Communications

LONDON, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, has been accepted as an Associate Member of the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA).ISLA is a leading non-profit industry association representing the common interests of securities lending and financing market participants across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. It has over 200 member firms comprising institutional investors, asset managers, custodial banks, prime brokers, and service providers.As an Associate Member, ION will:Contribute actively to defining trade lifecycle processing standards for repo and securities lending as business practices are automated and standardized.Strengthen its visibility in the securities lending market by demonstrating active involvement in key industry initiatives.Participate in ISLA-hosted events to connect with industry peers.Engage with a diverse network of institutional investors, asset managers, and other industry participants to foster collaboration and share insights.Join influential ISLA committees and working groups to contribute to impactful discussions on advocacy, regulation, and best practices.Working closely with the industry, national, regional, and global regulators, and policymakers, ISLA advocates for the importance of securities lending to the financial services industry. Through its member working groups, ISLA also plays a pivotal role in the creation and promotion of market best practices and processes, thought leadership, standards for legal frameworks, and securities lending guides.Ed Tyndale-Biscoe, Head of Secured Funding Product Development at ION, says, "Joining ISLA demonstrates our commitment to advancing the securities lending industry by fostering innovation, contributing to the development of best practices, and engaging in advocacy. Through active participation in regulatory initiatives and collaborative efforts, we aim to shape a stronger, more resilient market that meets the evolving needs of all stakeholders."Alistair Griffiths, ISLA Director of Business Development, says, "ION's membership highlights ISLA's increasing coverage of the service provider landscape. We look forward to working closely with the team as we continue to collaborate with our members to further develop the technology frameworks and best practices that underpin the securities lending and borrowing sector."About IONION provides mission-critical trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations

Ion Joins International Securities Lending Association

NEW YORK and LONDON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, released its 2024 Full-Year M&A Highlights report today, revealing a cautious recovery in global M&A in 2024. M&A volume reached USD 3.4 trillion, up 8% compared to last year's decade low. Despite historically subdued dealmaking, early indicators suggest positive signs for 2025 after central banks in the US and Europe began cutting rates, and this year's record number of elections worldwide concluded.Donald Trump's re-election and the Republican sweep in Congress have raised expectations for a surge in US deal making in 2025. Promises of lower corporate taxes, deregulation, and leadership changes at key regulatory agencies have many dealmakers eyeing opportunities for large transactions previously hindered by antitrust scrutiny under the Biden administration.The global M&A market saw a boost in 1H24 driven by easing financing conditions and strategic large-cap deals. However, a persistent valuation gap between buyers and sellers caused small- and mid-cap activity to remain sluggish

Mergermarket Reports Cautious Recovery In Global Ma For 2024, Fueling Optimism For Next Year

HONG KONG, Nov. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Asian Venture Capital Journal (AVCJ), part of Mergermarket and the leading provider of private equity and venture capital intelligence in Asia, this week hosted its 37th Annual AVCJ Private Equity Forum. The event saw a wide range of discussions among leading private equity and venture capital participants from around the world. Leading contributors included Matthew Michelini, Head of APAC, Apollo Global Management, Harvey Schwartz, CEO of Carlyle, and Jeffrey Perlman, CEO of Warburg Pincus. The AVCJ Private Equity Forum brings together over 3,300 senior investors, advisors, and regulators from Asia and more than 50 geographies across the globe. The forum is a valuable opportunity to share insights and forge partnerships, at a time when the global private equity investment revival has yet to extend to Asia, according to Mergermarket data

Industry Leaders Convene At Avcj Private Equity Forum 2024 In Hong Kong

In association with ION, Acuiti published a whitepaper on the impact of the US Treasury market's upcoming clearing mandate. LONDON, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sell-side firms that will provide clearing services to clients under the SEC's treasury and repo clearing mandates have raised concerns over the economics of participation in the market and the timeline for implementation, a report from Acuiti has found. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced mandates for centralized clearing of treasury and repo transactions to enhance transparency, stability, and resilience in the $27 trillion Treasury market. The move represents one of the most significant shifts in US capital markets for decades

Fcms Voice Concern Over Economics And Timeline Of Repo And Treasury Clearing

Terpstra joined ION Group after it acquired Selerity, where he was Founder and CEO for over 10 years.

ITRS Appoints Ryan Terpstra as CEO

LONDON, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, held its 20th annual British Private Equity Awards at The Brewery in London on 01 October 2024 recognizing the year's best funds, standout exits, and advisors. The winners were announced live at the ceremony, attended by over 300 guests. To determine this year's winners, an independent judging process combined the insights of industry veterans with internal expertise and Mergermarket's data and intelligence, ensuring a rigorous selection process from over 100 submissions. "The British Private Equity Awards honor innovation and excellence within the private equity community," said Rachel Lewis, Head of Auctions and Chair of the Judging Panel at Mergermarket

Mergermarket Announces 2024 British Private Equity Awards Winners

LONDON, July 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporates, announces that Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange and Clearinghouse has chosen ION's XTP technology to support its building of new markets for the ongoing energy transition. The Abaxx Exchange, which began trading in Singapore on 28 June, has partnered with ION to offer robust, scalable, secure post-trade clearing and risk solutions.The new Abaxx Exchange features five new centrally cleared, physically deliverable commodity benchmark futures contracts to help market participants execute their energy transition strategies through improved price discovery and enhanced risk management tools. Abaxx aims to establish physically deliverable benchmarks for global LNG and voluntary carbon markets, followed by battery metals solutions.XTP is essential for exchange clearing members using the ION technology as it allows them to source all trades via the Abaxx Clearinghouse API and perform account transfers, trade splits, and give-up/ take-up processes. Once trades are allocated to the end beneficiary account, XTP performs in real-time position valuations, margining and commission charge calculations. As part of the end-of-day process, XTP calculates the final settlement amounts, and produces all required reports.Dan McElduff, Abaxx Exchange President, Strategy & Development, says, "We are thrilled to collaborate with ION to provide our clients with comprehensive post-trade clearing and risk solutions. With ION's XTP technology and our physically deliverable commodity futures contracts, market participants can benefit from enhanced price discovery and risk management tools

Abaxx Commodity Futures Exchange And Clearinghouse Partners With Ion To Offer Post-Trade Clearing And Risk Solutions

NEW YORK and LONDON, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mergermarket, an ION Analytics service, reports a resurgence in large-cap strategic M&A in 1H24, marked by a comeback in listed dealmaking, notably in the US and UK. This is according to Mergermarket's 1H24 M&A Highlights report published today, which reveals key trends in the M&A landscape and offers invaluable insights for strategic decision-making. As the premier provider of global proprietary M&A intelligence, data, and AI-driven predictive analytics, Mergermarket is the go-to resource for capital markets participants.The 1H24 M&A Highlights report offers a comprehensive analysis of global trends, dealmaking hotspots with detailed insights on global, regional, and sector activity. It notes that corporates accounted for 73% of deal value in 1H24, a level not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2Q24, PE activity surged with buyouts up 81.3%, driven by larger PE buyouts and more public-to-private transactions emerging in early dealmaking stages. PE exits and entries remained slow, focusing on high-quality assets.Sector-driven M&A, influenced by global trends, saw significant activity in the US oil and gas sector with major deals like Marathon Oil hitting the headlines

Mergermarket Reports Surge In Large-Cap Ma In 1H24 With Us, Uk Dealmaking Revival

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