European Investment Bank

JUNE 30, 2025

The EIB Group Global Impact Report 2024/2025 offers a compelling look into Europe’s pivotal role as an anchor of stability and innovation, spotlighting the EIB’s strategic investments in climate action, digital connectivity, gender equality, and the reconstruction of Ukraine.

Finance

European Investment Bank

JULY 8, 2025

The EIB Group Compliance Activity Report for 2024 describes the EIB Group Compliance Functions’ organisational set-up, activities, ongoing work to further strengthen the policy framework and the management of the risks under their remit, and includes the foreseen priorities for 2025.

Management

The TRADE

JULY 16, 2025

Chris Tufano has joined Clear Street as the firm’s new head of clearing, following an almost nine-year tenure at Bank of America. New York-based Tufano brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his new position, which will see him working towards delivering a robust clearing platform and client experience alongside the firm’s trading, (..)

Banking

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

M&A

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 27, 2025

Axials League Tables rank the top investment banks based on their dealmaking activity in the lower middle market. Axial evaluated 400+ investment banks and M&A advisory firms based on a number of factors to determine its ranking. About Solganick Solganick & Co.

Middle Market

European Investment Bank

JULY 20, 2025

The EIB Group report describes the EIB Group’s corporate governance practices, in place in 2024, which comprises data on the Bank’s governance and shareholding structure as of 31 December 2024.

Government

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 23, 2025

We enjoyed working with Dr. O’Brien throughout this process and are thrilled with the outcome,” said Eric Yetter, Managing Director and Healthcare Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking. Sitwell had many strengths and a wonderful growth story, which allowed us to flex our process and deliver some very strong offers.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2025

Philip Smith The firm initially announced the acquisition in April 2025, which is set to make StoneX the largest non-bank futures commission merchant (FCM) in the US and support the firm in its goal to provide greater access to liquidity in fixed income markets.

Acquisitions

Growth Business

JULY 16, 2025

When it comes to funding a business, many leaders instinctively turn to traditional options like bank loans or overdrafts. In fact, lending to UK SMEs rose by 13 per cent year-on-year in 2024, exceeding £16 billion, yet net lending remained down due to ongoing repayments of pandemic-era debt. per cent increase on the previous year.

Debt

The TRADE

JULY 15, 2025

The partnership marks a further development in Panmure Liberum’s global outreach and follows the merger of Panmure Gordon and Liberum in May 2024 to create the entity, making it the UK’s largest independent investment bank.

Equities

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

Investment banking firm Solganick & Co. (“Solganick”) has issued its latest mergers and acquisitions (M&A) report on the IT Solutions and VARs sector. About Solganick: Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

Mergers and Acquisitions

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.

Investment Banking

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In addition to Mr. Knott, CCA’s investment banking team on this transaction included Vice President Katie Kieran who focused on day-to-day execution and Analyst Miles Gally who provided financial modeling and deal execution support. Under the SGS platform, AMA will undoubtedly continue to prosper and serve a broader range of customers.”

Investment Banking

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 20, 2024) – Cole Strandberg, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking and host of the Autobody News Collision Vision podcast , was one of several auto aftermarket experts to present during the IDEAS Collide Showcase at SEMA earlier this month.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

JUNE 16, 2025

Peel Hunt Redburn Atlantic’s head of electronic trading has left the firm to join UK investment bank Peel Hunt, as revealed by The TRADE. Meroni joins from Sanford Bernstein and also previously served at Lehman, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Nomura. He replaces Nishad Vallonthaiel as head of electronic trading.

Capital Market

European Investment Bank

JULY 7, 2025

This “Report on the implementation of the EIB's Transparency Policy in 2024” provides an overview and assessment of progress and implementation of the key elements of the Policy in 2024 – public access to information through disclosure upon request and pro-active publication of information on the EIB website.

IT

The TRADE

APRIL 29, 2025

According to a study conducted by Coalition Greenwich, program trades accounted for approximately $79 billion in daily trading activity in 2024, and nearly half (46%) of these trades were executed electronically, an increase of 35% in two years. Buy-side traders value the expertise and risk management capabilities of high-touch sales traders.

Equities

The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2025

Meroni joins from Sanford Bernstein and also previously served at Lehman, Goldman Sachs, UBS Investment Bank and Nomura. The move follows Redburn Atlantic’s winning Best Agency Broker at The TRADE’s inaugural 2024 Leaders in Trading New York Awards in November.

Electronics

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 9, 2025

The Wall Street investment bank says stocks like Shake Shack have plenty of upside ahead. Other buy-rated names include: Tyson Foods, FMC, Match Group and Woodward. FMC Corporation Buy the dip in shares of the chemical maker, analyst Duffy Fischer wrote recently. " Woodward "Continued momentum in multi-pronged growth story.

Stock

The TRADE

JULY 3, 2025

Natasha Cazenave, ESMA’s executive director, said: “With today’s decision, we are taking a decisive step towards setting up consolidated tapes in the EU.

Trading

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 1, 2025

"AON is poised to deliver stronger than consensus 2026 organic growth and free cash flow (FCF 9%+ above Visible Alpha consensus for 2026/2027) supported by talent investments (more brokers), NFP acquisition synergies (acquired in 2024), and a recovery in M & A and capital markets activity."

Stock

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States in November 2024 marked a significant change in the political and economic landscape of the country. The post Mergers and Acquisitions in the Age of Trump: Opportunities and Challenges appeared first on MergersCorp M&A International | Investment Banking.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The TRADE

JULY 15, 2025

In December 2024, the bank was named a strategic partner ahead of the launch of GFO-X in Q1 2025 , the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue dedicated to digital asset derivatives.

Trading

TM Capital

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle November 12, 2024 I knew Bernie for over four decades and, no matter how long I live, I will never encounter another soul who combines Bernie’s selfless generosity, empathy, passion for sharing knowledge and great humor. What a life! Realized.

Medical

The TRADE

JULY 21, 2025

London-based Matuszewski returns to SIX after having previously left in February 2024 following a 10-year tenure with the firm.   During his time at the exchange, he served as head of equities and executive director, as well as covering various product management roles in equities.   After leaving SIX, he joined Citadel Securities as head of EMEA (..)

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 23, 2025

Coupe most recently served at Barclays as global head of cross asset market structure, departing the bank last year after a nine-year stint. Susquehanna Institutional broker dealer Susquehanna International Securities has appointed Matt Coupe to its fixed income trading team.

Trading

The TRADE

JULY 14, 2025

Bank of America Merrill Lynch Paul Kilfoy has joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch as director, senior sales trader. Prior to this, he also served as head of sales for CF Global Trading in Europe before the firm was acquired by State Street in 2024.

Investment Manager

CNBC: Investing

JULY 8, 2025

The investment bank recently highlighted some stocks it likes that offer solid dividend yields, strong dividend growth and whose payouts are well covered by earnings. Bank of America is raising its quarterly dividend by 8% to 28 cents per share, beginning in the third quarter of 2025. But not all are created equal.

Stock

The TRADE

JUNE 25, 2025

US investment bank Stifel has appointed Sarrah Chaker as a sales trader covering US markets to European clients, The TRADE can reveal. In her new position, Chaker will be based out of Paris, where she will report to Seema Arora, Stifel’s managing director and head of execution services for EMEA.

Sale

The TRADE

AUGUST 4, 2025

She takes the helm from Shay, who is set to remain at AccessFintech as special advisor to Shenton, to facilitate the leadership transition and drive expertise.   Flow Traders Market maker and liquidity provider Flow Traders has appointed former global head of markets at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), Thomas Spitz as its new chief executive, effective (..)

Trading

The TRADE

JUNE 9, 2025

Sinet brings 10 years of trading experience to his new position and previously worked as a credit trader at Mizuho from April 2023 to November 2024. Banque, Banca Commerciale, and Lugano Espirito Santo Investment Bank. Kepler Cheuvreux Henri Sinet has joined Kepler Cheuvreux in a senior credit sales role.

Capital Market

The TRADE

AUGUST 5, 2025

UBS has resolved the latest legacy issue related to its 2024 acquisition of Credit Suisse, paying the US Department of Justice (DOJ) $300 million. First announced in 2023, UBS has now assumed all of Credit Suisse’s assets and liabilities as the bank merges into its business.

Business

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 11, 2025

"Cash coming into a portfolio can be very important to income investors in particular, but it provides all investors with optionality," she said during a panel discussion Tuesday on the bank's investment outlook. 'Fireworks' One area the bank likes is investment-grade corporate bonds.

Portfolio

The TRADE

JULY 7, 2025

The move sees Dubai-based Darwish leaving his previous position at GTN, where he had been working as an equity sales trader from January 2024 to July 2025.   Prior to this, he also held the same position at Arqaam Capital for more than 3 years and has also served as a director at Beltone Financial.   Additionally, he has served as VP sales trader (..)

Asset Management

CNBC: Investing

JULY 28, 2025

The bank upgraded the U.S.-listed Hesai's volume share continued to rise among suppliers, reaching 37% in May 2025 versus 22% in May 2024. listed shares of the Chinese tech company to an overweight rating from equal weight. Hesai supplies LiDAR products such as sensors, which are then used in the robotics industry.

Shares

Solganick & Co.

JULY 2, 2025

The completion of their Splunk acquisition in March 2024 was a massive deal, and they continue to make smaller, targeted acquisitions, including the acquisition of cybersecurity threat detection solution provider SnapAttack. Cisco : Concentrating on networking, security, and collaboration. For more information, please contact us. Contact Us

Corporation

Chesapeake Corporate Advisors

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The CCA investment banking team on this transaction included Managing Director Charlie Maskell and Managing Director Tim Brasel who focused on client management, deal strategy, and deal negotiations. For more information, visit www.ccabalt.com or call 410.537.5988.

Corporation