Objectway Expands Into Capital Markets With Planned Acquisition of French Specialist SLIB

European wealth technology provider Objectway has entered exclusive negotiations with BNP Paribas and Natixis to acquire their entire stake in French capital markets software specialist SLIB (Services Logiciels d’Intégration Boursière).

The proposed acquisition marks a major expansion into capital markets infrastructure and represents a significant step in Objectway’s broader pan-European growth strategy. If completed, the transaction will extend Objectway’s technology capabilities from wealth management and asset servicing into trading, securities processing, clearing, settlement, and risk management.

The deal remains subject to regulatory approvals and customary consultation processes. Objectway expects to complete the transaction by December 31, 2026.

A strategic move beyond wealth management

Objectway has built its business around technology platforms for private banks, wealth managers, asset managers, and asset servicers across Europe and Canada.

The planned acquisition of SLIB will significantly broaden that offering. Specifically, it will add front-to-back capital markets capabilities, allowing Objectway to support financial institutions across a much larger portion of the investment services value chain.

As a result, the combined platform will cover:

• Trading and execution
• End-to-end securities processing
• Clearing and settlement
• Retail brokerage
• Risk management
• Regulatory and post-trade operations

Consequently, Objectway will become a more comprehensive technology partner for banks, broker-dealers, asset servicers, and investment firms.

SLIB brings three decades of capital markets expertise

SLIB has been a trusted technology provider to the capital markets industry for more than 30 years.

Founded in 1988 from the IT department of the Lyon Stock Exchange, the company has grown into a specialized software provider serving 30 major financial institutions through a team of more than 140 professionals based in Paris, Lyon, and Lisbon.

Its client base includes leading European asset servicers, broker-dealers, and banks.

In addition, SLIB offers a portfolio of FinTech and RegTech solutions covering securities processing, brokerage platforms, and risk management. The company also provides implementation, operational support, and technology consulting services.

Strengthening Objectway’s European footprint

The transaction will significantly strengthen Objectway’s presence in France, one of Europe’s largest financial markets.

Furthermore, SLIB’s operations in Lisbon will expand Objectway’s presence in the Iberian Peninsula, creating new opportunities for regional growth and international partnerships.

The combination will also deepen relationships with shared clients such as BNP Paribas while expanding access to additional financial institutions across Europe.

Therefore, the acquisition supports Objectway’s ambition to build a stronger pan-European financial technology platform.

Creating an end-to-end financial services platform

Objectway currently supports institutions across investment distribution and manufacturing.

Its platform covers client lifecycle management, advisory, portfolio management, core banking, securities back-office operations, and fund administration.

With the addition of SLIB, Objectway will connect wealth management, investment operations, and capital markets infrastructure within a single integrated technology ecosystem.

As a result, financial institutions will be able to streamline operations across front-office, middle-office, and back-office functions.

Leadership emphasizes scale and integration

Objectway Founder and Group CEO Luigi Marciano said the financial services industry has entered a phase where growth increasingly depends on combining innovation with scalability.

He noted that institutions need technology partners capable of modernizing operations while enabling long-term business expansion.

Marciano also emphasized that the success of the transaction will depend on integrating people, expertise, and shared ambitions.

The company aims to create a unified organization while maintaining continuity for existing clients and preserving long-standing customer relationships.

SLIB leadership to remain after completion

SLIB Chairman Alain Pochet and CEO Philippe Ruault will remain with the business following the completion of the transaction.

Their continued leadership is expected to provide stability for employees, clients, and partners during the integration process.

Pochet said the combination will give SLIB greater scale and resources while preserving its long-term client relationships and technical expertise.

Ruault added that joining Objectway will allow SLIB to offer clients a broader range of capabilities while maintaining the same team and customer-focused approach.

The acquisition follows Objectway’s broader expansion strategy

The proposed SLIB acquisition follows Objectway’s recent expansion in Switzerland, where the company strengthened its private banking technology business.

The group has pursued a strategy of combining organic growth with targeted acquisitions to expand both its geographic footprint and technology capabilities.

Objectway now serves more than 250 financial institutions across EMEA and Canada.

The company supports the administration of over €2 trillion in assets, serves more than 10 million investors, and employs over 1,000 business and technology professionals across multiple European markets.

Why the deal matters

The transaction reflects a broader transformation across European financial technology.

Banks and investment firms increasingly seek integrated platforms that connect wealth management, securities processing, trading, and post-trade operations.

At the same time, regulatory complexity and operational modernization continue to drive demand for scalable technology infrastructure.

Therefore, software providers with end-to-end capabilities are becoming increasingly important strategic partners for financial institutions.

Market impact

For Objectway, the proposed acquisition represents a transformative expansion into capital markets technology and reinforces its position as one of Europe’s leading independent financial technology providers.

For SLIB, the combination offers access to Objectway’s broader European platform, investment capacity, and international client network.

More broadly, the transaction highlights a growing trend in European fintech consolidation, where wealth technology providers are expanding into core capital markets infrastructure to build comprehensive, pan-European financial technology ecosystems.

If completed, the acquisition will position Objectway to deliver integrated technology solutions across wealth management, asset servicing, securities processing, trading, settlement, and risk management, significantly strengthening its competitive position across the European financial services industry.

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