Trading

ICE’s deal with Trayport under investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority is concerned over ICE’s potential ability to fix prices and divert trades to its platforms

Wednesday 27 April 2016 at 09:16

The Intercontinental Exchange’s acquisition of trading platform Trayport is at risk, after the UK competition authority revealed it might begin an in-depth investigation.

The Competition and Markets Authority is concerned over ICE's potential ability to fix prices and its ability to divert trades to ICE's trading platforms.