London Stock Exchange boosted by FTSE acquisition This wiped out falls in the LSE's markets business, which was off 15pc at £67.5m pounds, and post-trade services, which fell 12pc to £22.8m. The LSE's technology unit grew 14pc to £12.1m pounds, while the net interest income drawn from cash deposits with Italian banks, the fastest-growing LSE revenue stream in recent quarters, rose 10pc to £28.5m. "Notwithstanding continuing market and economic uncertainties, the group remains well positioned and will continue to focus on delivering benefits from recent transactions and its more diversified range of products and services," Mr Rolet said.