Marex Group announced that it has agreed to acquire Valcourt SA, a Geneva-based fixed-income market-making firm specialising in high-yield, subordinated, emerging-market, private, illiquid, and sustainable debt instruments.
Under the terms of the deal, Valcourt’s client base of approximately 700 institutions—including banks, independent wealth managers, and asset managers—would be integrated into Marex’s expanded fixed income business.
The acquisition is designed to bolster Marex’s capital markets offering by enhancing distribution capabilities in the Swiss institutional market and enabling access to Marex’s broader platform across its global operations. Marex sees the move as a strategic addition of new clients and capabilities aimed at diversifying earnings and deepening relationships in key geographies.
The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
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“We are excited to welcome the team from Valcourt to Marex. They bring a high level of expertise in the fixed income markets and will enhance our Capital Markets offering. The acquisition also brings us deep local knowledge and strong client relationships, particularly with Swiss institutions, where we see great potential to deepen these relationships by offering access to our broader range of products from across our platform.”
Paolo Tonucci, Chief Strategist & CEO of Capital Markets, Marex Group
“We are delighted to join forces with Marex, a global leader in financial services. This partnership represents a fantastic opportunity for Valcourt clients to access Marex’s extensive network and expertise. We look forward to combining our strengths and delivering even greater value to our clients.”
Mike Conway, CEO, Valcourt
