Northern Star Investment II, a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company, agreed to merge with Apex Clearing, a digital wealth management company, in a $4.7bn deal. "Apex combines modern technology, operational excellence, risk management, compliance and discipline to deliver dynamic, seamless and secure custody and clearing solutions for our global clients. Today, our business encompasses a comprehensive platform applying these founding principles to the full financial services spectrum," William Capuzzi, Apex CEO.