Objectway, a pan-European WealthTech technology provider for banking, wealth and asset management firms, has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire SLIB, a French capital markets software specialist, from BNP Paribas and Natixis.
The proposed transaction would see the two French banks transfer their entire holding in SLIB to Objectway, subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals and consultation procedures with employee representative bodies. Completion is expected by 31 December 2026.
The acquisition would strengthen Objectway’s position across Europe by adding a direct presence in France, one of the continent’s largest financial markets. It would also expand the company’s capabilities beyond wealth management and asset servicing into capital markets technology, including securities processing, trading and execution, clearing, settlement and risk management.
SLIB’s Lisbon operations would further extend Objectway’s presence into the Iberian market, while the company’s client base of European asset servicers, broker-dealers and banks would broaden Objectway’s reach among capital markets institutions.
Following completion, SLIB chairman Alain Pochet and CEO Philippe Ruault will remain with the business to support integration and maintain continuity for employees, clients and partners.
The acquisition reflects a wider trend of technology providers expanding their capabilities across the investment services value chain as financial institutions seek integrated platforms that can support increasingly complex operations.
Objectway founder and group CEO Luigi Marciano said, “The financial services industry has entered a phase where growth depends on the ability to combine innovation with scalability. Institutions are seeking partners that not only modernise technology and operations but also orchestrate business capabilities enabling them to scale.
“This acquisition project reflects our long-term strategy to broaden our expertise, strengthen our pan-European presence and help clients navigate increasing complexity while creating the foundations for sustainable growth. The true value of an acquisition lies in the successful combination of people, expertise and shared ambitions. Our focus is on creating one integrated team that builds on the strengths of both organisations to provide continuity for existing clients and preserve the trusted relationships established over the years,” he said.
SLIB chairman Alain Pochet added, “This transaction project opens a new chapter for SLIB, giving us the scale and resources of a pan-European platform while preserving what has made us a trusted partner for our clients for over 30 years. Objectway shares our commitment to long-term relationships and technical excellence, and I am confident this combination will accelerate our growth ambitions.”
SLIB CEO Philippe Ruault also commented, “Joining Objectway is a natural next step for SLIB. It allows us to offer our clients an even broader range of capabilities while keeping the same team, the same expertise and the same level of proximity they have always relied on. I look forward to continuing to lead SLIB through this integration and building on the strong foundations we have established.”
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