Hmm, interesting. Apex from what I understand is what the new platform will be called. Peak6 is the company who they are doing the merge or acquisition or whatever they call it with. Don't know if they are in any way connected. I have a call into my broker from Friday to speak with someone who many know more about it:
About PEAK6 INVESTMENTS LP: www.peak6.com PEAK6 Investments, L.P. is a leading financial institution with headquarters in Chicago, and offices in Seattle, New York and San Francisco. Established in 1997, PEAK6 has a demonstrated track record of success in proprietary trading, retail brokerage, technology innovation, and risk management. PEAK6 focuses on innovation, execution prowess and nurtures a highly dynamic, entrepreneurial culture.
About Penson Worldwide: http://www.penson.com The Penson Worldwide group of companies provides execution, clearing, custody, settlement and technology infrastructure products and services to financial services firms and others servicing the global financial services industry. The Penson Worldwide group of companies includes Penson Financial Services, Inc., Penson Financial Services Canada Inc., and Nexa Technologies, Inc., among other companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Penson has served the clearing needs of the global financial services industry since 1995.
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