Marex Boosts Fixed Income Business Through Valcourt’s Acquisition
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Marex Group has announced the acquisition of Geneva-based Valcourt SA, as it expands operations in the European fixed income markets. Valcourt SA is a popular market maker focused on high-yield and emerging market debt.
According to the announcement, the deal will be completed in the first half of next year, pending regulatory approval. This is another strategic statement by Marex Group. The goal is to strengthen its European presence and diversify its client base.
Valcourt serves over 700 institutional clients, including asset managers, independent wealth managers, and banks. This client base will be a massive boost for Marex’s distribution network. With the purchase, Marex will have access to the Swiss institutional network, where asset management and private banking are major players.
Marex Can Now Offer Access To A Wide Range Of Products To Users
Paolo Tonucci, Marex’s Chief Strategy Officer, stated that the deal will expand the company’s strength in the market. Marex already covers a handful of sectors, including the financial markets, commodities, and energy. With the acquisition of Valcourt, Marex hopes to enhance its credit trading and fixed income capabilities.
“We are excited to welcome the team from Valcourt to Marex,” he said, adding that they will enhance Marex’s Capital Markets offerings. The deal is also significant because it will ensure a strong client relationship and deep local knowledge about Swiss institutions. Tonucci noted that the acquisition enables the firm to offer access to a wide range of products from across its platform.
Chief Executive Officer of Valcourt, Mike Conway, says the partnership will enable its clients to take advantage of Marex’s global infrastructure. Valcourt has been expanding steadily in the capital markets division. This aligns with its goal of diversifying its revenue sources beyond traditional commodity trading.
Marex Expands Futures and Options Access To International Clients In China
Marex will gain a strong foothold in Europe’s growing fixed income landscape. This comes by integrating Valcourt’s expertise in sustainable and less liquid debt instruments. The acquisition also strengthens Marex’s presence among institutional investors within the region. Many of these investors want to diversify their debt exposure. Valcourt’s infrastructure will enable Marex to provide such services for them.
The acquisition marks another important milestone for Marex. The company continues its transformation and transition to a fully financial services platform. The platform has been expanding its services to offer more options to its users.
Earlier this year, it strengthened its presence in the Asia Pacific derivatives market by expanding its services to provide Internationalized Futures Contracts to clients in China.
Marex’s clients can now trade on futures and options products listed on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE), the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE), and the Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE). These exchanges cover several commodities, including freight, agriculture, metals, and energy.
