Oxford Economics Expands Reach with Acquisition of Alpine Macro
Deal News | Jun 25, 2025 | Globenewswire
Oxford Economics, a leading independent global forecasting and economics consultancy, has acquired a majority stake in Montreal-based Alpine Macro. Founded in 2017, Alpine Macro is a well-known global investment research firm, offering financial market forecasts and investment strategies to institutional clients in over 60 countries. This strategic acquisition enhances Oxford Economics' international expansion and service offerings by merging its macroeconomic expertise with Alpine Macro's financial market insights. The merger promises to deliver more comprehensive research capabilities, enrich client experiences, and solidify the combined entity as a leading privately-held independent research firm. Leading the advisory roles were Blake, Cassels & Graydon for legal counsel to Oxford Economics, and Raymond James and Fasken Martineau DuMoulin for financial and legal counsel to Alpine Macro.
Sectors
- Financial Services
- Investment Research
Geography
- United Kingdom – Oxford Economics is based in London, UK.
- Canada – Alpine Macro is a Montreal-based company in Canada.
Industry
- Financial Services – The acquisition involves companies operating in the financial advisory and investment research services.
- Investment Research – Alpine Macro is a global investment research firm focusing on financial market forecasts and investment strategy.
Financials
- Not Disclosed – Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Oxford Economics | Acquirer | Company | A leading independent global forecasting and economics consultancy. |
Alpine Macro | Target Company | Company | A global investment research firm based in Montreal. |
Blake, Cassels & Graydon | Legal Advisor to Acquirer | Company | Provided legal counsel to Oxford Economics. |
Raymond James | Financial Advisor to Target | Company | Served as exclusive financial advisor to Alpine Macro. |
Fasken Martineau DuMoulin | Legal Advisor to Target | Company | Provided legal counsel to Alpine Macro. |
Adrian Cooper | CEO of Oxford Economics | Person | |
Arun Kumar | CEO of Alpine Macro | Person | |
Chen Zhao | Chief Global Strategist and founder of Alpine Macro | Person |