What changed
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period effective October 21, 2026, satisfying the HSR Act condition for Intercontinental Exchange's acquisition of MarketAxess. The deal, announced July 29, 2026, remains subject to other customary closing conditions, including approval by MarketAxess stockholders and receipt of other required regulatory approvals.
Why it matters
The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period effective October 21, 2026, satisfying the HSR Act condition for Intercontinent