The TRADE

JULY 1, 2025

London-based alternative investment firm, Regents Gate Capital (RGC), has selected big xyt to provide execution analytics and trading cost analysis (TCA).

Capital

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

Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 28, 2025

You can download the full report here: IT Solutions Providers Q4 2024 and 2025 Mergers Outlook The following summarizes the report: The IT Solutions Provider landscape continues its dynamic evolution, marked by a steady stream of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Q4 2024 and the start of 2025.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The TRADE

JULY 31, 2025

David Schwimmer The markets offering provides secondary market trading for equities, fixed income, interest rate derivatives, foreign exchange (FX) and other asset classes, as well as clearing, risk management, capital optimisation and regulatory reporting solutions. Equities revenue reached £205 million, a 4.4%

Risk Management

The TRADE

JULY 8, 2025

Liquidnet has appointed Michael Fidance as head of CEEMEA equity markets as part of the firm’s efforts to drive growth across the region. 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.

Equities

Focus Investment Banking

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Like the broader market, the food and beverage industry had its challenges in 2024, from inflation impacting consumer spending to interest rates limiting growth and spending. Strategic buyers pursued opportunities across the food and beverage landscape, while private equity was largely sidelined by the rate environment.

Food

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. 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.

Capital Market

The TRADE

JUNE 12, 2025

The move follows Redburn Atlantic’s winning Best Agency Broker at The TRADE’s inaugural 2024 Leaders in Trading New York Awards in November. Prior to Panmure Gordon, McCormack has also previously served at RBS, ABN AMRO, Shore Capital, HSBC Securities and GNI. Pete Murden is also set to re-join the firm in July from Tourmaline.

Electronics

The TRADE

JULY 14, 2025

BNY Buy-side Trading Solutions Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) equity and foreign exchange trader Jamie Jones is set to leave the firm to join BNY’s expanding outsourced trading refit, as revealed by The TRADE. Prior to this, he worked as a principal, sales trader at Eight Capital from August 2016 to March 2020.

Investment Manager

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

JULY 7, 2025

He served as a managing director at the firm, based out of New York.  The hires also include Hillary Budds, who has been appointed as head of US crossing. The hires also include Hillary Budds, who has been appointed as head of US crossing. Budds also most recently worked at Instinet as an executive director from August 2017 to April 2025.

Asset Management

The TRADE

JULY 2, 2025

The post UBS taps GTN for new sales trader appeared first on The TRADE.

Sale

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 18, 2025

Brahim said that the 60/40 model that's typically split between stocks and bonds has evolved to include exposure to domestic and foreign assets, a range of market capitalizations, different flavors of fixed income and now alternative investments. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund (BTAL) and the Clough Hedged Equity ETF (CBLS).

S&P

CNBC: Investing

JULY 1, 2025

equities staged a sharp comeback from a steep selloff beginning in April that saw the broad market index approach bear market territory. "We also have been encouraged by strategic enhancements, balance sheet progress, and momentum for Merrell/Saucony (57% of 2024 revenue)." STLA YTD mountain Stellantis stock in 2025.

Stock

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 16, 2025

This is a follow-up to my 2024 Election article , where I predicted that the Trump administration would be much less business friendly than hyperventilating influencers had forecast. Moderately Negative Impact: Any sector thats dependent on capital goods from other countries ( industrials , power/utilities , etc.).

Valuation

CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 2, 2025

The firm's team includes analysts from leading tech private equity firms, engineers and operating partners – former technology CEOs and COOs. This drop was in response to the company's Analyst Day, where Equinix revealed higher-than-expected capital expenditures of $3.3 Stock Market Value : $75.53B ($771.75

IT

The TRADE

APRIL 16, 2025

The firm announced the launch of the US options exchange in September 2024, and efforts have already been made to expand IEXs options team, file the proposed rule book with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and maintain engagement with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders.

Book-building

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

I hope 2024 treated you and yours incredibly well, and I’m looking forward to an even better year in 2025. I’m sitting here at the time of this recording in the North Georgia mountains, spending the holidays with my in laws and reflecting on what a great year 2024 was and how much I’m looking forward to 2025.

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 1, 2025

The FCA will retain the requirement to include a working capital statement based on strong feedback but will consult on proposals to amend existing working capital guidance and the guidance for companies with a complex financial history.

Corporation

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 6, 2025

trillion has flowed into CLO and bank loan exchange-traded funds since the start of the year, following 2024's record $25.6 Himani Trivedi, head of structured credit at Nuveen, said demand for the products has been steady up and down the capital structure, and expects that to continue.

Portfolio

The TRADE

JULY 24, 2025

” Read more – Cboe head of market data joins EuroCTP advisory committee The exchange has said that it will maintain its global derivatives and Cboe data vantage businesses in Japan, and the removal of its Japanese equities business will not have a significant impact on growth and expenses. .”

Equities

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 9, 2025

Contrast that to 2024, where 4.06 International expansion into Europe and Asia, initiated in 2024, taps new high-net-worth markets, with early success in London and Paris galleries signaling strong growth potential. billion in 2024 now look ill-timed; hindsight is 20/20. For context, in 1978, there were 4.09 share vs. $2.10

Retail

The TRADE

JULY 17, 2025

billion in 2024, demonstrating a 7.5% year-on-year for 2024, and accounted for 52.8% in 2024, and Singapore was also a stand out with a recorded growth of 6.1% in 2024, and Singapore was also a stand out with a recorded growth of 6.1% Global exchange revenues reached $58.9 billion, up 9.8% of all industry revenues.

Mergers and Acquisitions

The TRADE

AUGUST 1, 2025

million in the same quarter in 2024. Meanwhile, the exchange reported a robust quarter in cash equity trading, with average daily volumes recorded at €13.4 compared to Q2 2024. million in Q2 2024, to €12.8 and totalling €51.7 million, compared to €39.2 Similarly, Euronext attributed the 18.9% decline from €16.6

Trading

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JUNE 27, 2025

Over the past 24 years, we’ve been a trusted partner for top law firms, lenders, and private equity investors, tackling some of the most complex and high stakes matters. About GlassRatner GlassRatner Advisory & Capital Group, LLC and B. We have one of the strongest teams in the industry and are well poised for continued growth.

Advisory

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 5, 2025

rise in private strategic deals compared to 2024*. Private Equity Dry Powder and Vertical Deals Private equity firms hold over $1.2 Sources: Capital IQ, FactSet, PitchBook, PWC Deals , ABF Journal The post Why precision machining shops are seeing premium valuations right now appeared first on FOCUS.

Valuation

Razorpay

AUGUST 3, 2025

As India continues its reign as the world’s top recipient of foreign remittances , with volumes projected to have surpassed $135 billion in 2024 , a crucial compliance step governs every single transaction: the RBI purpose code. To simplify this, the RBI categorizes them broadly into Current Account and Capital Account transactions.

Accountant

Growth Business

AUGUST 8, 2025

A springboard for Skyscanner and FreeAgent, Scotland’s capital also hosts operations for Microsoft, IBM, Adobe and more. What you might not know is that the Scottish government wants to focus on making the country the ‘data capital of Europe’, focusing on improving its digital infrastructure and applying data science to products and services.

Funds

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

A subdued 2023 is in the rear-view mirror but the outlook for 2024 is positive – how do Private Capital players in Australia optimise their chances of deal success in 2024? On both sides of the M&A equation – Private Equity and Private Credit – embracing 'optionality' will be key to success in 2024.

Capital

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 8, 2024

Congratulations to those who won a cannabis social equity license in the Maryland lottery! To take advantage of this exciting business endeavor, check out these suggested priority actions and read on for essential considerations around raising capital.

Equities

CNBC: Investing

JULY 6, 2025

Some companies – like Nakamoto, Twenty One and Strive Asset Management – are merging with public companies to allow them to raise capital for bitcoin purchases using equity offerings. The most recent took place in April 2024.

Investors

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 15, 2024

private equity investors has reached an all-time high, and with capital on the sideline ready to deploy, pressure to get deals done is on the rise. Although the U.S. healthcare industry has weathered the storm over the past couple of years, we may be reaching calmer waters in the coming months. Dry powder held by U.S.

Private Equity

TechCrunch: M&A

JULY 18, 2024

Canadian private equity firm PartnerOne paid $28.2 HeadSpin’s 2023 revenue was $21 million and its Q1 2024 revenue stood at $5 million, the […] © 2024 TechCrunch. million for HeadSpin, a mobile app testing startup whose founder was sentenced for fraud earlier this year, according to documents viewed by TechCrunch.

Private Equity

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JULY 15, 2025

Under the terms of the agreement, CloudFirst will join Performive , a cloud and infrastructure services provider backed by Renovus Capital Partners , a private equity firm. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it was initially made.

Corporation

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 14, 2024

Heading into 2024, expectations for biotech venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) investments were low following two lackluster years, but as we wrap up Q1, those expectations have been turned on their head after a strong start to the year. This leads us to question whether these early tailwinds are here to stay?

Private Equity

JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 25, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 and the year so far has been one of notable transactions, continued investment in Québec's energy transition innovation efforts, an interest rate cut (followed by another in July), tax and regulatory changes to consider and both bright spots and challenges for private equity and venture capital.

M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 3, 2024

Last week on April 23, 2024, the FTC adopted a final rule that would effectively ban non-compete agreements in the context of employment relationships when the rule becomes effective on September 4, 2024, absent a stay or injunctive relief. By: Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Private Equity