- S&P Dow Jones Indices (SPGI, Financial) to acquire ARC Research, boosting wealth data and benchmarking capabilities.
- ARC Research adds a proprietary dataset of 500,000+ private client portfolios and a network of 190+ global advisers.
- Transaction expected to close in Q3 2025, pending regulatory approvals.
S&P Dow Jones Indices, a division of S&P Global (SPGI), has announced a definitive agreement to acquire ARC Research, a subsidiary of ARC Group. This acquisition aims to enhance S&P DJI's wealth data and benchmarking capabilities. ARC Research is renowned for its vast proprietary dataset, which includes over 500,000 private client portfolios accumulated over 20 years, and its established relationships with more than 190 investment managers and wealth advisers worldwide.
The strategic acquisition is expected to expand S&P DJI's ability to deliver specialized benchmarks and data solutions tailored for wealth managers, private banks, and financial advisers. The integration of ARC Research's robust suite of performance benchmarks is anticipated to elevate transparency and enable clients to make more informed investment decisions.
The acquisition aligns with S&P Global's broader strategy to strengthen its foothold in the high-growth private wealth data sector through enhanced data services and benchmarking capabilities. The transaction is projected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
