S&P Agrees to Buy IHS Markit in $44 Billion Deal

The video discusses a $44 billion deal, making it the second largest of the year, and its transformative impact on the financial sector. It highlights the roles of IHS and SPLC, known for their index businesses, and the potential antitrust challenges due to the deal's size. The discussion also covers the competitive landscape, especially in the UK and European Union, and the strategic moves by companies to balance the industry.

What are IHS and SPLC most known for?

• Their banking services

• Their index businesses

• Their retail operations

• Their insurance products

What is the value of the deal discussed in the video?

• $60 billion

• $50 billion

• $44 billion

• $30 billion

Which previous major deal is compared to the current one?

• LSE and Refinitiv

• NYSE and Euronext

• Nasdaq and OMX

• Deutsche Börse and LSE

What is a major concern for the antitrust approval of the deal?

• The companies' large market capital

• The companies' focus on retail

• The companies' small market size

• The companies' lack of data business

Which region is particularly concerned about competition due to the deal?

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

• United Kingdom