Thomson Reuters Acquires Compliance Software Company Complinet

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Leena Rao is currently a Senior Editor for TechCrunch. She recently finished graduate school at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, where she studied business journalism and videography. From 2004 to 2007, she helped lead Congresswoman Carloyn Maloney’s community outreach and relations efforts in New York City. She graduated from Columbia University in 2003, where she was... → Learn More

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Thomson Reuters is acquiring compliance and risk software company Complinet. Terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2010, were not disclosed.

Complinet’s technology helps companies in the financial services industry handle governance, risk and compliance. In an age where the sector is being regulated more than ever, Complinet helps these institutions navigate regulations, risk and compliance. Of course, since Thomson Reuters caters to the financial services industry, Complinet’s software will be used to offer clients an option to manage compliance.

Thomson Reuters also recently bought analytics company DiscoveryLogic and acquired Breakingviews, a site that provided commentary on UK and European breaking financial news. Thomson was rumored to have paid close to $18 million in cash for the site.

Company: Thomson Reuters
Launch Date: April 17, 2008

Thomson Reuters is the world’s leading source of intelligent information for businesses and professionals. TR offers industry expertise with innovative technology to deliver critical information to leading decision makers in the financial, legal, tax and accounting, scientific, healthcare and media markets, powered by the world’s most trusted news organization. With headquarters in New York and major operations in London and Eagan, Minn., Thomson Reuters employs more than 50,000 people in 93 countries. Thomson Reuters shares are listed on the...

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