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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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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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Hostile Or Not, Every Merger Brings A Battle

JD Supra: Mergers

The merger landscape in the United States is shifting once again. After a period marked by stricter antitrust enforcement and skepticism toward merger transactions, recent developments suggest a renewed openness to structural remedies, such as divestitures, to resolve competitive concerns. This evolution in enforcement strategy may signal not only greater regulatory flexibility but also a potential resurgence in corporate dealmaking, including, in some cases, hostile takeovers.

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What If The “Right Fit” Ends Up Being Wrong?

H. Friedman Search

Life At The New Firm Matching a candidate to a client company is not a perfect science. On paper and through the interview process, everything looks great between candidate and the new firm; however, sometimes with the greatest intentions, it just does not work out for one reason or another. To no one’s fault, it’s simply not the right fit. So, what’s to do?

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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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Goldman's top trades for this upcoming earnings season

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The Dollar’s in Trouble, but Not for the Reason You Think

The New York Times: Banking

New payment systems allow users and banks to bypass the U.S. currency and sanctions.

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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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Goldman Sachs becomes second Wall Street bank to raise its S&P 500 target this week

CNBC: Investing

The strategist's updated forecast puts Goldman among the three most bullish Wall Street firms.

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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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UK Public M&A Monthly Activity Update: June 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

In June 2025, there were twelve Rule 2.7 announcements made across the UK public M&A market and five further possible offers announced. Recommended cash offer by HGGC LLC for Inspired plc – £183.6 million – public to private. Recommended cash and share offer by Tritax Big Box REIT plc for Warehouse REIT plc – £485.2 million, and more.

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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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DExit: Will Nevada & Texas Shoot Themselves in the Foot with Investors?

Deal Lawyers

Over on The M&A Law Prof Blog, Prof. Brian Quinn looked at the recent amendments to Texas’s corporate statute and came away unsure about whether the state has any idea what it’s doing.

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Panmure Liberum and Nedbank CIB announce equities partnership

The TRADE

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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Bank of America says these five stocks have more room to run

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The Economy Has Been Resilient. The New Round of Tariffs May Hit Harder.

The New York Times: Banking

The economy’s resilience so far to President Trump’s global trade war risks emboldening him and unleashing the sort of economic devastation that economists have long feared.

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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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The UK Takeover Panel’s Guidance on “Stub Equity” In Take-Private Transactions

JD Supra: Mergers

On 3 July 2025, the UK Takeover Panel (Panel) published a new Practice Statement 36 (PS 36), which provides formal guidance on how the Panel will interpret and apply the Takeover Code to an “unlisted share alternative” (known as stub equity) in the context of a take-private transaction of a UK public company.

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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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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 Wall Street analysts are upbeat about these dividend-paying stocks

CNBC: Investing

TipRanks' analyst ranking service highlights three dividend-paying stocks, including ConocoPhillips and U.S. Bancorp, that are favored by Wall Street's top pros.

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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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S.E.C. Accuses Prominent Georgia Republican of Running Ponzi Scheme

The New York Times: Banking

Edwin Brant Frost IV, a well-known Republican, is accused of defrauding 300 investors of $140 million, and using some funds for political donations. He said he took “full responsibility.

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CFIUS and President Trump Force Unwinding of 2020 Acquisition of Jupiter Systems, LLC

JD Supra: Mergers

On July 11, the Trump administration issued an order blocking and requiring the unwinding of a 2020 acquisition by which Jupiter Systems, LLC (Jupiter), a U.S.-based audiovisual equipment supplier, was acquired by Suirui International Co., Limited (Suirui), a Chinese-based cloud communication service carrier. The administration cited national security concerns due to “the potential compromise of Jupiter’s products used in military and critical infrastructure environments.”.

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Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process

Focus Investment Banking

Breaking Down the FOCUS Sell-Side Process FOCUS Investment Banking is a leading sell-side advisor serving middle market companies. Our clients are usually founder-owned businesses that work with us on their first sale transaction, often to a larger company or private equity-backed group. Our healthcare services clients (e.g., physician groups, dental practices, behavioral health) are highly sought after, and multiple buyers often bid competitively against one another to win the deal.

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AI to have greatest impact on algo optimisation in equity trading, report finds

The TRADE

Algo optimisation is expected to see the greatest impact from AI adoption by buy-side equity firms, a report by Coalition Greenwich has revealed. According to the study, 78% of buy-side equity traders predict that this area will see the most benefits, with 61% also foreseeing impacts on venue selection, and 50% on broker and strategy choices. As discourse around AI gains traction in the industry, buy-side equity traders are increasingly looking to leverage the technology, with approximately

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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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Earnings playbook: The reporting season kicks off with big banks and Netflix on deck

CNBC: Investing

It's that time again. Prepare for a deluge of corporate profit reports outlining how companies performed in the second quarter.

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Where private equity is accelerating, and where it's slowing down

Private Equity Info

Private equity firms are sharpening their sector strategies amid a complex dealmaking environment shaped by macro uncertainties, evolving tech landscapes, and a heightened focus on operational efficiency. As market conditions shift, so too does the allocation of capital, toward industries with more scalable growth.

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M&A in a period of turbulence

JD Supra: Mergers

Macroeconomic volatility, shifting trade policies, and regulatory change continue to shape the dealmaking landscape. Here we explore the challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers navigating uncertain markets. The rapidly changing macro landscape through the first six months of the year has made M&A deals, challenging to execute. Global M&A by value stood at USD1.6 trillion during the first half of the year, which although higher than during the same period last year masks a.

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ReserveOne Sets Out to Build the Digital Reserve of the Future

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Plans to List on NASDAQ Following Business Combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp. in a $1 Billion Transaction Plans to List on NASDAQ Following Business Combination with M3-Brigade Acquisition V Corp.

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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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Jamie Dimon Backs Jerome Powell Over Trump in Fed Fight

The New York Times: Banking

The C.E.O. of JPMorgan Chase, who has rarely taken on President Trump during his second term, wades into the argument over the Federal Reserve chair.

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Tom Lee's Granny Shots ETF is crushing the market and raking in cash

CNBC: Investing

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

The TRADE

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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Preferred and structured equity investments in the spotlight amid uncertain markets

JD Supra: Mergers

Preferred equity investing is on the rise amid a search for yield and a fall in the number of high-quality assets coming to market. Here we explore the growing appeal of preferred equity instruments, outline the terms that are heavily negotiated in deals—and explain their impact on M&A.

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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?