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Global Banking & Finance
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
CFE Finance Group, an investment banking boutique, has acquired 100% of TechStar, a pioneering company in industrial metaverse technologies, strengthening its presence in this strategic and highly innovative sector.
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Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 30, 2025
Eric Crouse Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in the Business Services and Technology Services Groups Washington, DC, (June 30, 2025) – FOCUS Investment Banking (“FOCUS”), a premier middle market investment bank, is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Crouse as Managing Director.
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Financial Times - Banking
MARCH 12, 2024
The New York investment bank is narrowing the gap with its downtown Wall Street rival
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Financial Times - Banking
MAY 22, 2023
Japanese group is paying significant premium as it seeks to quicken US expansion
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Financial Times - Banking
APRIL 24, 2025
Unlike large investment banks, boutiques are fully exposed to the dealmaking lull
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Financial Times - Banking
JANUARY 5, 2025
Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires
Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
SMC Entertainment Enters Letter of Intent to Acquire Boutique Investment Manager, Bateau Asset Management.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. But the true inflation rate is likely at 10-20%, and global investment banking fees were up by even higher percentages! What Happened to Investment Banking Fees?
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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A
JANUARY 8, 2025
SMC Entertainment Closes Acquisition of Boutique Investment Manager, Bateau Asset Management.
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Financial Times - Banking
SEPTEMBER 9, 2023
Japanese lender targets US investment banking top 10 after acquisition of boutique firm Greenhill
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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive
JULY 20, 2024
For more than 200 pro athletes, the boutique investment firm Patricof Co. is opening the door to the private equity market.
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OfficeHours
JUNE 2, 2023
There are a lot of reasons why investment banking courses can be beneficial to a junior employee. Because as a junior in investment banking, this is something that you want to experience. So below, I will go over some of the key benefits that investment banking courses can give you over the course of your career.
Wizenius
JULY 9, 2023
The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. Specialization and Niche Expertise: Boutique IB Firms specialize in specific industries or sectors, offering in-depth knowledge and tailored advice.
Financial Times - Banking
MAY 22, 2023
Boutique investment bank’s independence ends after 27 years
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Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Why investment banking?” a summer internship that converts into a full-time offer vs. a boutique internship in your 1 st or 2 nd year of university). and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. I’ll explain these points here and suggest specific answers to “Why investment banking?”
Growth Business
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Other than the US and India, there is no other country attracting the numbers of VC investment in the sector. It invests in early-stage companies in software, SaaS, healthcare, fintech, security and media. Its UK funds primarily invest at Series A through to Series C, and typically lead rounds with cheques between £2m and £10m.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. Join 1-2 student groups that will help you network into finance roles, such as the student investment club or the business frat. You could also consider investing or case competitions.
The TRADE
AUGUST 2, 2023
One of BCS Global Markets’ prime services sales leads has left the investment bank to join boutique merging markets broker and investment bank BancTrust. The post BCS Global Markets prime sales lead departs for boutique emerging markets bank appeared first on The TRADE.
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Growth Business
OCTOBER 25, 2024
By Michael Goodwin on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success Many entrepreneurs’ burning question when considering investment for growth is how much equity to give away. The key ones are: Company valuation: Your current valuation will impact how much equity a given investment represents.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 21, 2023
Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S. are much less active.
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.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 27, 2024
If you go by most online discussions, investment banking spring weeks in the U.K. If you want to work in investment banking in London , these “spring weeks” (1-2-week mini-internships in your first or second year of university) are helpful but not necessarily required. What Do You Do in a Spring Week? Which Banks Offer Spring Weeks?
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
However, the global IB fees over the past two years the numbers do not support that argument: UBS cares less about investment banking than the banks above it, but it is still in the top ~7 worldwide for IB revenue. Each has a separate article on this site; there’s also a summary of the top investment banks.
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Financial Times - Banking
MARCH 11, 2025
A public trial offers a rare peek into one of Wall Streets top boutique investment firms
Financial Times - Banking
JULY 26, 2023
Dispute involving former employee David Handler shines spotlight on inner workings of boutique investment bank
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Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.
The TRADE
AUGUST 20, 2024
Northern Trust has been selected to provide outsourced trading to global asset manager Nedgroup Investments via its Integrated Trading Solutions (ITS). Amy Thorne Specifically, Northern Trust will support Nedgroup with its new in-house multi-boutique fixed income platform.
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H. Friedman Search
APRIL 11, 2024
There seems to be a common pattern among public finance firms, whether they be investment banks, regional banks, boutiques, or large and small law firms. Hopefully, today’s blog can reassure candidates who are waiting for some action from the hiring managers. What’s the pattern? The common thread is no one is hiring quickly.
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Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Vanderbilt University has solid placement into investment banking and ranks #28 on our investment banking target school list. Vanderbilt sends the majority of its investment banking hires into bulge brackets, with a notable volume to Bank of America. hires into the top investment banks.
Peak Frameworks
JANUARY 15, 2024
If you're interested in breaking into finance, check out our , Private Equity Course and , Investment Banking Course , which help thousands of candidates land top jobs every year. York University Investment Banking Placement York University is a public research university located in Toronto, Ontario Canada. We have created a U.S.
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.”
Global Banking & Finance
JUNE 29, 2023
CHOM CAPITAL: Integrating Sustainability Into Every Stage of the Investment Process CHOM CAPITAL GmbH is an owner-operated asset management boutique with a proven track record across European equities.
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Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 10, 2023
Instead, undergraduates often pursue investment banking and finance while obtaining degrees in economics, engineering, and other fields. UCLA has extremely strong placement into the top investment banks. UCLA has strong elite boutique hiring statistics, with 26% of total investment banking hires going to elite boutiques.
Chesapeake Corporate Advisors
MAY 12, 2023
Baltimore, MD, MAY 12, 2023 —To support its continued growth as a top boutique investment banking and corporate advisory firm in the Mid-Atlantic region, Chesapeake Corporate Advisors (CCA) recently welcomed Miles Gally to the investment banking team.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
UNC also has respectable placement into investment banking and finance. UNC ranks #30 on our investment banking target school list and we recognize it as a semi-target. UNC ranks #26 by Total Hires and #37 by Undergrad % Placement , suggesting that it is a well-rounded school for investment banking placement.
H. Friedman Search
APRIL 25, 2024
Is there one thing that sets them apart from any other candidate – whether they are at a small, boutique law firm or a large, bulge-bracket investment banking firm? Is there one thing they each have in common, so that when I am talking to someone I know I can help them? This simple question was the answer I was seeking.
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Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 29, 2023
Duke ranks #14 on our investment banking target school list , which would classify it as a target school. Duke routinely sends students into the top investment banks every year and is a well-recognized brand on Wall Street. This indicates that Duke students have a relatively strong chance of breaking into investment banking.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Boston College is the oldest higher education institution in Boston and has consistent placement into the top investment banks. Boston College ranks #23 overall on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Wake Forest University has fair placement into investment banking and finance, sending a handful of graduates each year into the top investment banks. Wake Forest ranks #38 on our investment banking target school list , earning itself a designation as a lower semi-target school. hires into the top investment banks.
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 10, 2023
Emory students consistently place into the top investment banks and Emory earns its reputation as a semi-target on our investment banking target school list. Emory University sends a reasonably high amount of investment banking hires into elite boutiques (29% of total hires). hires into the top investment banks.
Peak Frameworks
OCTOBER 2, 2023
UMiami is known for its strong athletics, but they also send a select number of people into investment banking each year. UMiami is ranked #54 on our investment banking target school list , earning a designation of a lower semi-target school. UMiami is the only school on our target school list to feature no elite boutique hires.
Peak Frameworks
AUGUST 10, 2023
Indiana University is a well-rounded public research university that has very solid placement into investment banking. With a consistent number of hires and strong representation at almost every top investment bank, Indiana is ranked #22 on our investment banking target school list. hires into the top investment banks.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Middlebury College is a well-regarded liberal arts college with respectable placement in investment banking and finance. Despite its small student body, Middlebury sends a steady number of graduates into the top investment banks every year. Accordingly, Middlebury has very little representation at the elite boutique firms.
Peak Frameworks
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Queen's University is a public research university in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and is the second-best Canadian school for investment banking placement. Home to the well-regarded Smith School of Business Commerce program, Queen's top students consistently go to the very best investment banks in the world.
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