Finelight Group, a premier network of business media and marketing solutions, today announced the acquisition of Tungsten Publishing Ltd, a multimedia holding company renowned for its market leading brands, Global Custodian and The TRADE.
This strategic investment significantly strengthens Finelight Group’s presence in the financial media sector, as a premier provider of in-depth financial intelligence and events for finance professionals and investors worldwide.
Global Custodian, with its 35-year legacy, stands as the leading independent voice in the global securities services industry, reaching over 20,000 investment professionals across 128 countries through its print, online, research, and prestigious annual awards events in London, New York, and Singapore.
The TRADE, for more than two decades, has been the definitive point of reference for the trading and execution industry, delivering critical insight to trading professionals at major asset managers and investment banks, as well as engaging with high-frequency traders, the sell-side, regulators, vendors, and fintech innovators.
This acquisition builds upon Finelight Group’s commitment to the financial media space, creating market synergies with its previous investment in A-Team Group, a leading marketing and content services business for the global capital markets data and technology sector. The combined strength of these entities will offer unparalleled reach and comprehensive services within the finance industry.
“We are delighted to welcome Tungsten Publishing and its team into the Finelight Group family,” said Andrew Schofield, Founder & CEO of Finelight Group. “This strategic investment aligns perfectly with our vision to build a closely connected network of premier events, media, and marketing businesses, leveraging their unique talents and deep-rooted expertise. Tungsten’s established leadership in both financial media and events, particularly through the highly respected Global Custodian and The TRADE brands, will significantly enhance our current offerings and deliver substantial value to our clients across our group.”
“This is an exciting new chapter for Global Custodian and The TRADE which will allow us to further build on the legacies of these trusted brands with fiercely loyal audiences,” commented Jonathan Watkins, CEO of Tungsten Publishing Ltd. “From day one, our mission has been to grow these publications through modernising our products, delivering the highest quality content and assembling the best talent, and becoming part of Finelight Group gives us the opportunity to accelerate those growth ambitions to go further than ever before.”
The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
About Finelight Group:
Finelight Group is a rapidly expanding network delivering innovative, market leading media, research, events and marketing solutions. We strategically integrate leading businesses, blending their diverse services and expertise to offer our clients seamless access to both powerful niche solutions and comprehensive full-service capabilities.
About Tungsten Publishing Ltd:
Tungsten Publishing Ltd is a leading multimedia and information services provider in the finance industry, delivering trusted publications, in-depth research, impactful advertising solutions, and bespoke content. Its premier brands, Global Custodian and The TRADE, offer unparalleled access to decision-makers within the investment servicing and trading communities.
About Global Custodian:
Global Custodian has been the authoritative voice of the global securities services industry for more than 35 years, providing in-depth news, analysis, and data to over 20,000 investment professionals worldwide. Its comprehensive offerings include benchmark surveys, insightful research, and prestigious industry awards events held globally.
About The TRADE:
The TRADE has served as the leading independent editorial voice for the global securities trading and execution industry for more than 20 years, delivering critical insights to trading professionals at the world’s largest financial institutions, as well as key players in the buy-side, sell-side, regulatory, and fintech communities.
