Apex Clearing Solutions LLC
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| Apex Clearing Solutions LLC | |
| Founded | 2012 |
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| Headquarters | Chicago |
| Key People | Danny Rosenthal, CEO |
Apex Clearing Solutions LLC is an independent clearing joint-venture between Peak6 Investments and Penson Financial Services. The firm plans to acquire Penson's customer accounts and clearing contacts as well as $90 million of its liabilities and net assets to cover regulatory capital requirements. Apex, privatly held and functioning as a clearing house, aims to increase stability in the markets by mitigating both firms' risk exposure. [1] Peak6 will provide capital, the management team, day-to-day operational oversight, and risk management discipline necessary to run the business.
History
Peak6 Investments and Penson Worldwide Inc. Announced the creation of Apex in June of 2012. The move by Penson, in conjunction with the sale of its futures division to Knight Capital signifies the firms desire to exit the futures space. [2]
Key People
Danny Rosenthal, CEO
References
- ↑ Apex Clearing Solutions. Securities Technology monitor.
- ↑ PEAK6 and Penson Announce Formation of Apex Clearing. .
