The TRADE

DECEMBER 10, 2024

ABN AMRO Clearing, IMC, Standard Chartered Bank and Virtu Financial have been named as strategic partners for GFO-X ahead of its launch in Q1 2025. This strategic collaboration underscores our shared commitment to advancing the institutional digital asset futures and options market.

Banking

Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 21, 2025

Washington, DC (January 22, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking , a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce that Joe Tomarchio , a veteran automotive industry leader, has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor in its Automotive group.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

This is, and will likely continue to be, a people business, requiring strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships and collaborate effectively. This evolution will streamline trading operations, creating more efficient and dynamic trading desks powered by human-AI collaboration.

Engineering

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 14, 2025

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – June 14, 2025 – MergersCorp M&A International, a distinguished advisory firm specializing in Investment Banking, cross-border Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and comprehensive corporate finance solutions for clients globally, and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC, a U.S.-based

M&A

The TRADE

JULY 3, 2025

Issued by First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the bond will be listed on ADX and made available through HSBC’s Orion digital assets platform. The Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) has begun the pricing process for what is reportedly the MENA region’s first distributed ledger technology (DLT)-based digitally native bond.

Capital Market

MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance. As the U.S.

Corporate Finance

Focus Investment Banking

JUNE 17, 2025

Holding some terms for the purchase agreement, is critical to avoiding fatigue and fostering collaboration. The trend toward detailed LOIs and early negotiations underscores the need for clarity, but overdoing it risks derailing deals before they gain traction.

Negotiation

The TRADE

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Cboe Clear Europe has received regulatory approval to clear European Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs), granted by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). Initially, the service will cover key European markets, with plans to expand the offering based on client demand and market developments.”

Finance

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

” The 2024 IT Nation Torch Award Honorees are: Partner Excellence Award: Abraham Garver , Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking, was recognized for his exceptional contributions to the IT Nation and ConnectWise communities, consistently driving value and supporting partners’ growth.

IT

MergersCorp M&A International

JUNE 7, 2025

The strategic partnership is effective immediately, with both MERGERSCORP and CHINAMERGER already engaged in collaborative efforts on several key initiatives. This proactive collaboration underscores their joint commitment to innovation and client success in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

M&A

How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

Key Takeaways: Vendor Financing as a Deal-Making Tool – Richmond explains how structuring deals with seller financing, instead of traditional bank loans, helps align interests and often results in better terms for both buyers and sellers. Overcoming Seller Expectations – Many business owners overvalue their companies.

Business

Beyond M&A

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Theres a version of Tech Due Diligence that is inherently collaborative because it involves working openly with the target company and the investment bank. This is known as ‘Vendor Due Diligence’ or ‘Sell-Side Due Diligence’ effectively assessing the firm before it goes to market.

M&A

The TRADE

JANUARY 22, 2025

I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021. We are nimble and agile. I believe so.

Funds

The TRADE

JULY 14, 2025

The ‘cloud strategies in financial services’ survey includes insights from financial firms across the industry, including banks, private equity, investment management, asset management; broker dealers, hedge funds, pension funds, and more.

Investment

The TRADE

JULY 3, 2025

In collaboration with the market, fairCT will deliver a comprehensive view of bond transactions, empowering market participants with better price discovery and fostering market integrity.”

Trading

The TRADE

APRIL 16, 2025

Coinbase Derivatives and Pico have established a collaboration aimed at enhancing trading infrastructure and connectivity. “[] We have again proven our ability to provide innovative, reliable and scalable solutions tailored to the needs of digital asset markets, as well as leading banks, exchanges, asset managers and trading firms.”

Collaboration

The TRADE

JUNE 18, 2025

Integral clients – including regional banks and retail brokers – can now place both passive and aggressive orders, and trade via GUI, API and algorithmic trading models, as well as risk warehouses. Every institution can now directly access primary FX liquidity from their existing workflows at the click of the button.

Trading

MergersCorp M&A International

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

The post Photovoltaic, MergersCorp, and Unoenergy IS sign partnership appeared first on MergersCorp M&A International | Investment Banking. This partnership is born with the goal of creating new opportunities for both entities, facilitating the meeting between investors and cutting-edge technological solutions.

Investment Banking

The TRADE

JUNE 23, 2025

ION has partnered with GFO-X, the UK’s first regulated and centrally cleared trading venue for digital asset derivatives.

Trading

The TRADE

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Erik Tham, head of product management, global private banking at MarketAxess, said: This collaboration between UBS and MarketAxess makes Axess IQ an even more powerful one-stop-shop. Erik Tham The move is set to enhance the liquidity and workflow options available to Axess IQ users.

Collaboration

Razorpay

APRIL 29, 2025

Through this collaboration, Hostinger integrated Razorpays Embedded Payments suite, enabling them to offer seamless payment experiences natively within their platform. Do you need a solution to streamline their payment or banking needs?

Business

Solganick & Co.

JULY 2, 2025

Cisco : Concentrating on networking, security, and collaboration. About Solganick Solganick is a data-driven investment bank and M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the software and technology services sectors. For more information, please contact us. Contact Us

Corporation

Razorpay

APRIL 29, 2025

Through this collaboration, Hostinger integrated Razorpays Embedded Payments suite, enabling them to offer seamless payment experiences natively within their platform. Do you need a solution to streamline their payment or banking needs?

Business

The TRADE

JULY 1, 2025

The European Central Bank (ECB) has taken a major stride forward in enabling the settlement of distributed ledger technology (DLT) transactions using central bank money through revealing a two-track approach. The post ECB outlines plans to settle DLT transactions using central bank money appeared first on The TRADE.

Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 9, 2025

Common projects might include forecasting revenue from a new product or an existing product’s entrance into a new market; these tend to operate on longer time horizons with more cross-company collaboration. So, if you join after a few years in investment banking, expect something in the $100 – $150K USD total compensation range.

Corporate Finance

European Investment Bank

JUNE 26, 2025

This study, conducted by the European Investment Bank in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs (DG GROW), looks at firms’ exposure to trade tensions over time and at their ability to react against an ongoing cascade of geopolitical shifts and global disruptions.

Business

Solganick & Co.

MARCH 10, 2025

The expertise, innovation, and collaborative culture weve fostered have laid a strong foundation for our transition to Accordion, where we are fully aligned in core values. Visit www.accordion.com About Solganick Solganick is a leading M&A advisory firm and investment bank focused exclusively on software and IT services companies.

Consulting

Lake Country Advisors

AUGUST 8, 2025

This setup can make a sale possible when a buyer can’t secure enough bank financing upfront. Improves trust between parties: Collaborating on a financing arrangement fosters a collaborative relationship. You essentially act like a lender, and the buyer makes scheduled payments (usually with interest) for an agreed period.

Finance

Razorpay

JULY 22, 2025

Banks verify account details, payment gateways route the transaction, processors check authorisations, and card networks confirm the transfer. This frames the payments ecosystem as a dynamic, collaborative network —one where each component must function reliably to support smooth and secure transactions.

Business

Focus Investment Banking

JULY 1, 2025

Collaboration, Conservation, and Courage: Key Takeaways from the ACG Water Roundtable At a time when water issues in California are reaching a critical juncture, the ACG Water Roundtable—hosted by FOCUS Investment Banking —brought together some of the most experienced voices in agriculture , water policy, and environmental stewardship.

Collaboration

Razorpay

JUNE 24, 2025

Recognizing this, ET Money worked closely with Razorpay to unlock T0 (same-day) settlements — an industry-leading feature enabled through Razorpay’s partnership with banks. Market fluctuations can influence decisions, and ensuring quick settlements is crucial to delivering the experience users expect.

Banking

European Investment Bank

JULY 1, 2025

The Joint MDB Water Security Financing Report 2024 marks a milestone in collective action by ten Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) to strengthen global water security. Building on commitments made at COP28 and the One Water Summit, the report sets a baseline for tracking investments and collaboration across the water sector.

Finance

Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2025

NATO nations continue to ramp up their defense budgets, pledging 5% of GDP by 2035—a trend fueling European defense equities. Technological Integration & AI The Pentagon is accelerating partnerships with Silicon Valley and defense-tech outfits, awarding contracts (e.g.,

M&A

Razorpay

JUNE 11, 2025

Despite ongoing collaboration with their existing partner, improvements were incremental and didn’t fully resolve the gap. What Scripbox was looking for wasn’t just technical performance—it was consistency across all payment methods, from UPI to internet banking to mandates. UPI and internet banking journeys became more reliable.

Management

CNBC: Investing

JUNE 13, 2025

. $16tn annual global economic value on the line, AI is becoming key in setting the new world order," Bank of America analyst Haim Israel said in a May note. "These should increase the rollout of AI and improve the economics," Bank of America's Israel said. Broadcom is more custom," he said. Wang manages T.

Investment

Razorpay

JUNE 18, 2025

Collaborate to Build a Better Policy Involving teams from finance, HR, and management is a smart move. Explain how reimbursements happen, bank transfers, company cards, or checks. Allows fast, direct ACH payments into employee bank accounts. Approval Steps: Clarify who reviews and approves the reimbursement requests.

Management

Razorpay

AUGUST 4, 2025

(tokenised and bound to device as per RBI norms) At Razorpay checkout, we present eligible saved tokens, always with explicit user consent The card syncs pre-filled at checkout – ready for payment The customer pays with their tokenised/saved card via Native OTP – eliminating hops and redirections to bank OTP pages.

Business