IEX Group, the alternative exchange group that drew worldwide attention on the back of Michael Lewis's latest book, is looking to move beyond plain vanilla equity trading.

IEX, which operates as a dark pool trading platform, is in "exploratory" talks with pension funds, ETF providers and asset allocation desks on market structure issues and ways to bring more trading onto the venue. FN reported last month that the group is looking to embark on a meet-and-greet tour of Europe this summer.