One of the main WealthTech solution partners and players in the Objectway arena is engaging in confidential talks to buy-out BNPP and Natixis’ shares in their subsidiary SLIB, a French startup that develops software for stock trading and investment industry players. If all goes well, this step would allow Objectway to widen its portfolio by taking over the technology of the capital market sector across Europe, and having more direct presence in France and Portugal.
For the deal finalization, the typical legal requirements will have to be satisfied plus, there will be certain approvals of the relevant regulatory authorities and consultation procedures with the employee representative bodies for the company information. The target closing date for the deal is December 31, 2026.
Expanding Across the Investment Services Value Chain
The planned acquisition extends Objectway’s software and service coverage directly into the trading and execution layer of capital markets. By combining SLIB’s front-to-back securities processing, clearing, settlement, and risk management solutions with Objectway’s client lifecycle management, portfolio management, core banking, and fund administration software, the combined entity will deliver an integrated, end-to-end value proposition for banking, wealth, and asset management institutions.
Originally established in 1988 from the IT division of the Lyon Stock Exchange, SLIB has spent over three decades building specialized software solutions for capital markets institutions. Today, SLIB employs a team of more than 140 professionals across Paris, Lyon, and Lisbon, providing software and professional services to approximately 30 major European financial institutions, including tier-one asset servicers, broker-dealers, and banks.
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The transaction strengthens Objectway’s position across primary European financial centers:
- Geographic Reach: Adds a direct operational hub in France alongside SLIB’s established center in Lisbon, supplementing Objectway’s existing presence in Italy, Germany, Switzerland, the Benelux region, and the United Kingdom.
- Expanded Capabilities: Broadens Objectway’s core WealthTech platform by integrating SLIB’s specialized capital markets, retail brokerage, securities clearing, and compliance/risk management tools.
- Strategic Client Alignment: Deepens relationships with tier-one European financial institutions while reinforcing long-standing client relationships shared between both companies, such as BNP Paribas.
“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,” said Luigi Marciano, Founder and Group CEO of Objectway. “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.”
“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,” said Alain Pochet, Chairman of SLIB. “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.”
Strengthening Scale in European Financial Technology
With over €2 trillion in assets administered on its platform, Objectway supports more than 100,000 investment professionals and 10 million individual investors across EMEA and North America. Incorporating SLIB’s specialized capital markets capabilities positions the combined group to assist financial institutions in managing regulatory evolution, reducing middle-and-back-office complexity, and unifying front-to-back wealth and investment operations under a single strategic technology partner.
