Sica Fletcher

JULY 1, 2024

For example, consider the following operational differences: Client Funds Management. Brokerages manage funds directly, in comparison to agencies, which are generally more focused on collecting premiums. When selling an insurance brokerage, this leads to a greater analysis to ensure that funds are properly protected.

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The TRADE

MAY 1, 2024

Joining the industry after graduating from business school at the age of 20, Papanichola has an impressive track record that spans across five hedge funds and two banks. Papanichola began his career at interdealer broker, GFI, however quickly realised the environment wasn’t the one for him.

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Sica Fletcher

AUGUST 6, 2024

Founded in 2014, they have consistently ranked at the top of the S&P Global Data's rankings for investment banks, totaling an average of 100 deals per year. This makes them ideal for agencies seeking a holistic approach to the M&A process, particularly those seeking funding in the final stages before closing.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 14, 2023

As a junior trader, the sell-side also really took me under their wing and passed on huge amounts of invaluable knowledge and expertise and the relationships I formed then are still going strong today. I made the move to London in 2014 to join Nikko Asset Management (Nikko AM), fulfilling a role as senior trader for global markets.

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The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2023

We’ve seen the growth in hedge funds, we’ve seen the emergence of quant and systematic.” The bank made a push into the quant space in 2014 and now services a variety of firms ranging from standalone systematic hedge funds, funds that sit within platforms or funds that exist as proprietary broker dealers.

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Sica Fletcher

JUNE 20, 2024

2024 Insurance Broker M&A Market Overview For the first time, M&A acquirers are purchasing insurance brokerages at a loss in favor of possible long-term gains. While there are likely many reasons acquirers would do this, our team has uncovered three of the most likely causes: Inflation Premiums. Learn more at SicaFletcher.com.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

In years gone by, buy-side firms have placed orders via a sell-side broker to be traded on exchange. However, DMA is the process of directly connecting electronically to an exchange in order to trade on exchange securities without using a broker or intermediary.

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Growth Business

AUGUST 22, 2023

But although the UK is fast becoming a factory for these innovative businesses, 48 per cent of funding still comes from outside Europe, the vast majority from US-based investors. This year, the firm raised $1bn in series D funding. #2 In 2020, Revolut raised $580m (£444m) in series D funding. #3 Which sectors are trending?

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