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Three Big Beautiful M&A Takeaways

JD Supra: Mergers

It hasn’t taken long for the business world to start unpacking the implications of the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). While media coverage has mostly centered on its impact on individual taxpayers and the broader economy, the legislation is likely to have meaningful consequences for M&A in particular. While the full effect on how deals are negotiated and structured will need to play out over time, the bill already offers some clear takeaways for entrepreneurs, investors and

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Buffer ETFs keep booming, and Wall Street is now betting investors want more options

CNBC: Investing

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Dealmaker's Digest: A Top 10 Bulletin - July 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In Dealmaker’s Digest, read the top 10 latest developments in global transactions. We offer insights into M&A activity across industries and borders. The first half of 2025 saw a 13% increase in global deal value and 5% increase in U.S. deal value from the same period last year. Aggregate global monthly deal value in June exceeded $450 billion, the highest monthly value in three years.

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Goldman's top trades for this upcoming earnings season

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax leverage digital assets in UK-first trade

The TRADE

Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax have completed the first UK trade using digital assets. Specifically, the initiative is set to advance the use of blockchain technology using tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) as collateral. Tokenised units of Aberdeen Investment’s money market fund (tMMF) and tokenised UK gilts were used as collateral for FX trades between Aberdeen and Lloyds, while FCA-regulated digital asset exchange Archax issued, transferred, and securely held these dig

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M&A Diaries - S2EP6 - Alan Whitman - How Baker Tilly Grew from $500M to $1.5B

How2Exit

M&A Diaries - S2EP6 - Alan Whitman - How Baker Tilly Grew from $500M to $1.5B - Watch Here About the Guest: Alan Whitman, former CEO of Baker Tilly, is what you get when discipline meets vision. Under his leadership, the firm expanded nationally and internationally, navigated cultural integration with nuance, and doubled down on values while tripling in size.

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Navigating the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation: Strategic considerations for financial institutions

JD Supra: Mergers

Just two years into the implementation of the EU Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), financial institutions are already experiencing its significant impact. The Regulation’s broad scope, extensive data collection requirements and lack of sector-specific guidance present considerable challenges. Drawing on our experience in the financial sector, we highlight key considerations for financial institutions navigating the complexities of the FSR process.

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Goldman's winning options strategy for the upcoming earnings season

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Trading, investment banking power beat at Goldman Sachs

American Banker - Investment Banking

The New York-based company reported big increases in investment banking and trading revenue, and said it might consider a deal to boost its asset and wealth management business.

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Jupiter to acquire CCLA Investment Management in £100 million deal

The TRADE

Jupiter is set to acquire the entirety of asset manager CCLA Investment Management for a consideration of £100 million. The deal will be funded entirely from existing balance sheet cash resources. Matthew Beesley The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and is currently expected to complete before the end of the calendar year. The move is motivated by strategic, cultural and financial perspectives and “delivering progress against multiple objectives,” according to Jupiter.

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Dimon Warns That Private Credit May Be at Its Peak

The New York Times: Banking

The JPMorgan Chase chief has long been skeptical of the nontraditional, and less regulated, lending business. Now he thinks its best days may be over.

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M&A and Global Compliance Lessons From OFAC’s Settlement With Key Holding

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reached a settlement with Key Holding, LLC (Key Holding) concerning its non-U.S. subsidiary’s violations of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations (CACR), 31 C.F.R. part 515.

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Morgan Stanley: Clients are getting used to uncertainty

American Banker - Investment Banking

Executives at the New York bank said that strategic activity has started to pick up over the last month. Morgan Stanley also reported second-quarter revenue and earnings that beat analysts' expectations.

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How specialist debt solutions can meet unique business needs

Growth Business

By Gavin Harrison on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success In today’s evolving economy, UK SMEs face a unique set of challenges from continuing to navigate post-pandemic recovery to scaling quickly in competitive markets. Small business leaders may still be unsure of where to turn when traditional finance options fall short. This uncertainty highlights the need for different funding approaches that are not only reliable, but also adaptable to the complexities of modern busine

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Over the last two years 87% of companies have increased investment in the cloud, finds report

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As capital markets have continued to evolve at a rapid pace – with increased regulatory scrutiny showing no sign of let up – 87% of companies have increased their investment in the cloud over the last two years, according to a recent report by the London Stock Exchange Group. The ‘cloud strategies in financial services’ survey includes insights from financial firms across the industry, including banks, private equity, investment management, asset management; broker dealers, hedge funds, pension

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EU Competition Authorities Escalate Enforcement of No-Poach Agreements

JD Supra: Mergers

The French Competition Authority recently fined several companies for no-poach agreements, following similar action by the European Commission in the online food delivery sector. These decisions mark a sharp escalation in labor market antitrust enforcement and give further support to the position that no-poach agreements qualify as “by object” violations.

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Analysts are getting more bullish on these names with strong earnings growth

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JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and Citi Report Solid Earnings Despite Trump Tariff Risks

The New York Times: Banking

JPMorgan’s chief, Jamie Dimon, lauded the “resilient” U.S. economy as his bank reported bumper quarterly earnings.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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JPMorganChase delivers $15B bottom line, ups 2025 guidance

American Banker - Investment Banking

Chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon said in a Tuesday statement that "the U.S. economy remained resilient" during the second quarter, adding that the recent tax cuts and potential deregulation are "positive for the economic outlook.

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OptimX completes first live US equity trades on bilateral liquidity network

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Institutional trading technology provider OptimX has executed its first live US equity trades on its bilateral liquidity network, in a bid to streamline trader workflows. The network is expected to remove disruptions to existing strategies or infrastructure while simultaneously helping institutional traders to direct flow with control and transparency, as well as connect with liquidity providers directly at the source and prioritise relationships.

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Deal structuring in focus as U.S. outbound investment regime takes effect

JD Supra: Mergers

Navigating the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States has long been a key consideration for inbound investors to the U.S. But at the start of 2025, a new regulatory framework was introduced to limit certain outbound investments and transactions by domestic entities. With the new rules having been in effect for six months, we explore their impact on deal structuring.

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These stocks could benefit if Trump expands private markets access in 401(k) plans, analysts say

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Trump’s Attacks on Powell and the Fed Ripple Through Global Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The independence of central banks, which allows policymakers to operate free from political meddling, is considered sacrosanct by investors and economists.

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What Is an Add-On Acquisition and Why Does It Matter?

Lake Country Advisors

When we talk about business acquisitions, we’re simply referring to one company buying another. Sometimes that means taking over a competitor. At other times, it’s about adding a business that fills a gap or strengthens the buyer in a specific area. These deals come in all shapes and sizes, and not all of them are as complex as they sound. A growing trend in the acquisition space is what’s known as an add-on acquisition.

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Panmure Liberum and Nedbank CIB announce equities partnership

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UK investment bank Panmure Liberum has partnered with South African bank, Nedbank’s corporate and investment banking division, to deliver a trading agreement across South African and Pan-European equity markets. Jason Quinn Through the offering, both banks will provide co-branded research across the countries, as well as taking on corporate advisory opportunities in the UK and for dual listed companies in the UK and South Africa.

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M&A Market Shows Resilience Despite Economic Headwinds: HSR Filing Analysis Through June 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

The U.S. merger and acquisition landscape continues to demonstrate strategic resilience, with Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) premerger notification data through June 2025 revealing a market that prioritizes careful planning over aggressive expansion. Companies filed 1,519 HSR notifications during the first nine months of Fiscal Year 2025 (October 2024 through June 2025), maintaining steady deal flow despite challenging economic conditions.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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Josh Brown talks two big bank stocks after earnings reports

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President Trump, Jerome Powell, and Why Their Relationship Matters

The New York Times: Banking

The president has talked about firing Jerome H. Powell, the chair of Federal Reserve. Their tensions could have major implications for the global economy.

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Valuation Calculator: What Is My Software or IT Services Company Worth?

Solganick & Co.

July 11, 2025 – Solganick has created a company valuation calculator that covers the software and IT services sectors. It provides average valuation multiples based on current market activity, public and private information, research reports, and Solganick’s proprietary transaction database. Subsectors include: Artificial Intelligence Software Artificial Intelligence Consulting Cloud Computing Consulting Cloud Computing Software Cybersecurity Software Cybersecurity IT Services/Consu

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Fireside Friday with… MarketAxess’ Riad Chowdhury and Paulo Costa

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Why is data transparency so important for trading fixed income in APAC? Riad Chowdhury, Paulo Costa Costa: The emergence of algo automation trading that we’ve seen over the last few years in Europe, in the US, and now increasingly seen in Asia is a key driver to this. There’s now a lot more process-focused pieces and what drives all of those processes and automation is data.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?