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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents SUCCESS Computer Consulting in its Sale to L Squared Capital Partners

Focus Investment Banking

L Squared developed a white-paper industry thesis in the summer of 2022 focused on the opportunity to consolidate the highly fragmented Managed IT Services industry. Through the acquisition of SUCCESS, Netrio, and PCA Technology Group (PCA), L Squared has been able to complete the creation of its Managed IT Services Platform, Netrio.

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Commodity Hedge Funds: The Most Lucrative “Hidden Gem” in Finance?

Mergers and Inquisitions

But a few related areas, such as commodity desks at banks, commodity trading advisors (CTAs), and physical commodity trading shops could put up a good fight for that “most cyclical” title. Commodity trading desks within sales & trading at the large banks. Start in trading and pivot into commodities.

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Over a third of asset managers are planning to renegotiate fees with vendors to lower costs

The TRADE

On the other hand, survey responses show that in the face of industry challenges – including higher interest rates, regulatory amendments, and technological disruption – almost two thirds (63%) of asset managers are banking on the deployment of new technology.

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2023 First Quarter Review & Commentary

FineMark

Bank Failures, Rate Hikes and Market Mean Reverts As investment practitioners, we regularly encourage our clients to remain calm when reacting to unfavorable media reports about the economy or geopolitics. banks: Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) of Santa Clara, CA and Signature Bank of New York City. bank failures.

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2024 FOCUS Year in Review

Focus Investment Banking

Rick Thomas CEO rick.thomas@focusbankers.com 202-345-3824 The MSP market is thriving right now, with strong demand for high-value MSP acquisitions, says Stan Gowisnock, Chief Strategic Advisor and Technology Services Team Leader at FOCUS Investment Banking. MSPs are regularly approached by buyers ready to write a check for their business.

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