REDI Acquires InstaQuote EMS From Merrill Lynch

The acquisition expands REDI's EMS client base by more than 20%.

This morning, executives from REDI Global Technologies announced the completed acquisition of BofA Merril Lynch's InstaQuote execution management system (EMS) business, including its technology, clients, and 30 employees from the client service office in Dallas.

The acquisition expands REDI's EMS client base by roughly 20%, including small and midsized redistribution brokers.

This is REDI's first acquisition as an independent firm after its separation from Goldman Sachs nearly a year ago. According to a press release, the firm is looking to expand "both in size and capability in order to deliver valuable new services to clients globally."

Entering new markets prompted additions to the platform, which including a suite of middle-office solutions, deeper integration with several clearing and prime brokers, and expanded risk management capabilities.

"Our product strategy is centered on how we can make trading better and serve clients across the trade lifecycle -- the integration of the InstaQuote technology reflects this commitment," Goutam Nadella, chief product officer of REDI, said in the press release. "By adding middle office functionality to REDI's robust trading platform, we're answering our client demands for simplified and integrated workflows."

InstaQuote clients have been fully migrated to the new platform. The behind-the-scenes technology integration took six months. Beta testing took three months.

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