LSEG to Acquire Credit Data Firm Octus in US$3.5 Billion Cash Deal

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has agreed to buy credit data firm Octus for US$3.535 billion in cash. The deal adds private, illiquid and distressed credit data to LSEG’s fixed income business, which already covers liquid credit. LSEG is buying Octus from Permira-advised funds and Octus’ management, including founder Kent Collier. The LSEG Octus acquisition [...] The post LSEG to Acquire Credit Data Firm Octus in US$3.5 Billion Cash Deal appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News