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Intercontinental Exchange acquires MarketAxess

PUBLIC · ICEJul 30, 2026•about 1 month ago

Acquiring Company

Intercontinental Exchange

Acquired Company

MarketAxess Holdings

United StatesFinancial ServicesFintechAnalyticsFinancial ServicesFinanceFintech

Description

Intercontinental Exchange has announced a definitive agreement to acquire MarketAxess Holdings. This acquisition aims to create a more complete fixed income marketplace. The combination of these two companies will enhance their offerings in the global capital markets. This move is expected to drive innovation and efficiency in electronic trading.

Company Information

Company

Intercontinental Exchange

About

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. We provide financial technology and data services across major asset classes that offer our customers access to mission-critical workflow tools that increase transparency and operational efficiencies. We operate exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange, and clearing houses that help people invest, raise capital and manage risk across multiple asset classes. Our comprehensive fixed income data services and execution capabilities provide information, analytics and platforms that help our customers capitalize on opportunities and operate more efficiently. At ICE Mortgage Technology, we are transforming and digitizing the U.S. residential mortgage process, from consumer engagement through loan registration. Together, we transform, streamline and automate industries to connect our customers to opportunity. Trademarks of ICE and/or its affiliates include Intercontinental Exchange, ICE, ICE block design, NYSE and New York Stock Exchange. Information regarding additional trademarks and intellectual property rights of Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and/or its affiliates is located here. Key Information Documents for certain products covered by the EU Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products Regulation can be accessed on the relevant exchange website under the heading “Key Information Documents (KIDS).”

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Frequently asked

Who acquired MarketAxess Holdings?

MarketAxess Holdings was acquired by Intercontinental Exchange. The deal was reported on July 30, 2026. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE) is a Fortune 500 company that designs, builds and operates digital networks to connect people to opportunity. Intercontinental Exchange is publicly traded (ICE) and operates in Financial Services.

When did Intercontinental Exchange acquire MarketAxess Holdings?

Intercontinental Exchange's acquisition of MarketAxess Holdings was reported on July 30, 2026. Intercontinental Exchange has announced a definitive agreement to acquire MarketAxess Holdings. This acquisition aims to create a more complete fixed income marketplace. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does MarketAxess Holdings do?

MarketAxess Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:MKTX) is an S&P500 company with a remarkable history of over two decades of innovation and leadership in the fixed-income space. It is publicly traded (MKTX), operating in Financial Services, and is based in United States.

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