LSE set to buy Frank Russell, plans rights issue - Reuters

The London Stock Exchange Group is to acquire US-based asset manager and stock exchange provider Frank Russell for $2.7 billion, with the help of a $1.6 billion rights issue, writes Reuters. The LSE said in May that it was in exclusive talks with the owners about a possible acquisition for the firm, which is owned by life insurer Northwestern Mutual.

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