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Nasdaq to buy Swedish tech rival Cinnober for $190m

US exchange looks to strengthen its hand a provider of technology to rival stock exchanges and clearing houses

Nasdaq to buy Swedish tech rival Cinnober for $190m

Nasdaq has offered to buy a Swedish competitor for around $190m to strengthen its hand as a provider of technology to rival stock exchanges and clearing houses.

Nasdaq, which has a strong presence in the Nordic market, made its all-cash offer for Cinnober on Friday. The deal would take out one of Nasdaq's rivals in the market for trading systems, clearing and surveillance tech.

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