BGC Group Acquires Macro Hive to Strengthen AI-Driven Market Analytics
BGC Group, Inc., a leading global brokerage and financial technology company, has announced the acquisition of Macro Hive Limited, a premier provider of global macro market analytics and strategy. The move further expands BGC’s growing agency business by incorporating Macro Hive’s AI-powered technology and data insights into its global broking and execution platform.
Macro Hive specializes in delivering advanced macroeconomic analysis, data-driven trading strategies, and investor intelligence. Through this acquisition, BGC plans to enhance its Rates and FX market offerings by integrating Macro Hive’s proprietary AI analytics with its existing suite of institutional services.
Expanding Agency Business with AI Innovation
Macro Hive’s co-founders, Bilal Hafeez (CEO) and Andrew Simon (COO), will join BGC as part of the acquisition to market expertise. Their leadership is expected to bolster BGC’s technology-driven approach to brokerage and research services.
Adding Macro Hive to our suite of institutional services enhances our platform with tech-forward insights and proven expertise, setting a new standard for agency services,
said Richard Leighton, Senior Managing Director at BGC Group. I look forward to working closely with Bilal and Andrew to ensure a seamless and impactful integration.
Macro Hive’s Vision for Growth
Our mission has always been to deliver innovative, AI-driven insights and strategies that empower institutional investors and corporates to make better-informed decisions,
said Bilal Hafeez, Founder and CEO at Macro Hive. By combining our expertise with BGC’s global platform, we can deliver unmatched client answers. We are excited to accelerate our growth in this next chapter with BGC.
Founded to bridge the gap between macroeconomic research and technology, Macro Hive provides institutional-grade content, data analytics, and market intelligence. The firm’s expertise in algorithmic and AI-driven models complements BGC’s innovation and digital transformation across financial markets.
Driving Future Growth in Global Financial Markets
The acquisition underscores BGC’s strategic focus on building a tech-enabled financial ecosystem that merges human expertise with AI analytics. By aligning Macro Hive’s advanced modeling capabilities with BGC’s expansive network, the company aims to deliver quicker insights, deeper liquidity access, and smarter execution for .
