Episode 110: An Examination of the Temenos-Fidessa Deal

Waters Wavelength

This week it was announced that Temenos is set to buy Fidessa, in yet another major acquisition in the capital markets space during the first two months of 2018. Victor Anderson phones in from London to chat with James Rundle about the deal and what it might mean for M&A going forward into 2018. Victor—who has been covering this space for over 16 years—has some funny anecdotes about Fidessa employees, past and present. 2:45 Victor joins and explains why he’s not too surprised by this recent pairing. 5:30 Some examples of past successful acquisitions. 8:00 While Fidessa being bought isn’t surprising, what about the fact that it’s Temenos doing the acquiring? 12:45 Is there a risk of Fidessa losing its London fintech heritage? 18:00 The market seems to be splitting between massive all-singing, all-dancing corporations and startup fintech firms. Does that mean that there’s no room for mid-sized vendors? 24:30 Victor has a few funny stories to tell about Fidessa, and certain fintech figures who appeared on Top of the Pops. https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3514481/fintech-fever-grips-ma-with-fidessa-acquisition-offer https://www.waterstechnology.com/organization-management/alliances-mergers-acquisitions/3514486/fidessa-and-temenos-a-bold-move