Marex Group closes acquisition of Webb Traders
Marex Group completed its acquisition of Webb Traders, a European equity derivatives market maker. The deal adds technology-led options market making and electronic trading capabilities to the Nasdaq-listed group.
Diversified global financial services platform Marex Group Limited (NASDAQ:MRX) has completed its acquisition of Webb Traders, a European equity derivatives market maker, the company announced on August 3, 2026. Webb Traders operates offices in Amsterdam and Paris and specializes in single stock options market making for European and U.S. mid and large cap equities.
The acquisition strengthens Marex's market-making capabilities by bringing in a technology-led team of market makers, quants and developers. Marex said the deal also expands its electronic trading capabilities, supporting the group's broader strategy to diversify its earnings stream.
Deal rationale
Marex expects the newly acquired trading expertise to enhance its existing Equity Linked Structured Products platform. The integration of Webb Traders allows the group to internalize hedging activity, improve profit margins and provide better pricing for clients, according to the announcement.
The deal adds a specialised European options market-making operation to Marex's wider financial services platform, which spans clearing, brokerage and market making. The transaction is the latest step in Marex's efforts to broaden its revenue base and deepen its electronic trading presence across global markets. No further financial terms were included in the announcement.
Source: FX News Group