Global fintech firm Broadridge has reached an agreement to acquire CQG, a provider of futures and options trading, execution management, and market connectivity solutions.

The acquisition will integrate CQG’s execution management, algorithmic trading, and analytics capabilities with Broadridge’s order management and client connectivity solutions.

“The acquisition of CQG will accelerate Broadridge’s mission to deliver advanced, highly connected trading solutions on a global scale,”

said Frank Troise, President of Broadridge’s Trading and Connectivity Solutions business.

“Integrating CQG’s execution management, analytics, and connectivity technologies with Broadridge’s order management solutions will create a unified platform in futures and options that simplifies trading complexity, improves transparency and workflow efficiency, and enhances Broadridge’s digital asset trading capabilities.”

Ryan Moroney, CEO of CQG, added:

“The trading experience of our clients will be defined by speed, intelligence, and scale, enabling them to trade smarter, access new markets, and adapt faster in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.”

The acquisition is intended to support clients across various segments, including FCMs, institutional investors, retail brokers, proprietary trading firms, CTAs, and hedge funds.

It also aligns with Broadridge’s ongoing strategy to expand its offerings across futures and options, FX, and digital assets.

Broadridge will acquire CQG’s core global trading technology business, including CQG, LLC and certain affiliated entities and assets.

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