Freedom Holding, a diversified multi-national financial services firm, agreed to acquire Maxim Group, a full-service investment bank, for $400m. "We are committed to growing our global footprint, and we recognize that having a significant U.S. presence is an important part of this strategy. Adding Maxim to our group as a trusted partner through this cornerstone transaction will turbocharge our growth as we continue to expand our U.S. operations," Timur Turlov, Freedom Holding CEO.