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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Mergers and Inquisitions

I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.

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UBS and Credit Suisse: The Next Shoe to Drop in the Financial Crisis of 2023?

Mergers and Inquisitions

it’s starting to feel a lot like 2008. First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. But that would have happened anyway because of the firm’s plans to spin off its IB group into Michael Klein’s advisory firm, M. What Happens Next with UBS and Credit Suisse?

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The prime brokerage pie is growing, which means bigger slices for everyone

The TRADE

This has created an ongoing opportunity for mid-tier prime brokers, particularly those with broad asset class and geographical capabilities comparable to those of the bulge bracket banks. This is an ongoing pattern that we suspect will continue for some time.”

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