Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables. The other bulge brackets (BofA, Barclays, UBS, and DB) tend to rank lower, but this varies each year. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 17, 2024

based bulge brackets (GS, MS, JPM, Citi, and BofA) are the strongest international banks, and Avendus, Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI, and Axis are the strongest domestic firms. Among the bulge brackets, the U.S.-based based firms (GS, MS, Citi, JPM, and BofA) tend to perform best.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. bulge brackets (well, except for RBC). The post How to Get an Investment Banking Internship appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

Investment Banking Experience at Bulge Bracket or Top Domestic Banks – As with PE anywhere, you need a few years of IB experience to be competitive in most cases. Working at the bulge brackets or elite boutiques is better for international funds, while IB experience at the top Chinese banks (CICC, CITIC, Huatai, Haitong, etc.)

Private Equity

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs paid quite well, with many Associates in the $400K – $500K total compensation range, and various other bulge bracket and middle market firms followed suit. The post Investment Banker Salary and Bonus Report: 2022 Update appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. at some smaller firms.

Investment

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

That is something that the mid and smaller brokers can access relative to the bulge bracket who don’t really see that as an important USP for the business right now. The de-equitisation in the UK with consolidation and mergers could continue. Within the next five to 10 years, Europe will be at that level.

Bulge Bracket

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 27, 2024

All the bulge bracket banks in the U.K. The post Investment Banking Spring Weeks: The Full Guide appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. Which Banks Offer Spring Weeks? run them, but so do many elite boutiques (Lazard, Evercore, PJT, etc.), middle-market banks (Jefferies, Houlihan Lokey, etc.),

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

OCTOBER 18, 2023

So, prepare for the usual categories , but shift some of your time away from merger and LBO models and learn about IPOs and convertibles for ECM or bond math for DCM. On the other hand, I do not recommend capital markets over something like a private equity mega-fund offer , even if the capital markets offer is at a bulge bracket.

Capital Market

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. .” Everyone knew it was in trouble; the main question was whether it would be sold whole or in pieces. What Happens Next with UBS and Credit Suisse?

Bank

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 23, 2025

If the bank has separate groups for all three, here’s how you can think about them: Investment Banking: Advises mostly large companies (worth hundreds of millions or billions) on transactions such as mergers and acquisitions and debt and equity issuances.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Top Firms in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking Most people would say the top investment banks are the bulge brackets and elite boutiques , at least for entry-level roles. The post Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. If you have questions about whether a pre-MBA internship is worthwhile for you, comment away.

IT

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Banks do not appear to offer many internships in this area, so if your goal is a bulge bracket bank , you’ll likely have to work in other credit roles first and network your way in. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. Hopefully, that Senior Analyst above you will retire one day.

Equities

Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 23, 2023

All the large investment banks – bulge brackets , elite boutiques , and middle-market firms – use internships as a recruiting tool for Analysts and Associates. The post No Return Offer from an Investment Banking Internship: What to Do appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

JULY 12, 2023

PitchBookGPT could target large banks ( the bulge brackets ) instead, as they are more willing to pay for training and productivity tools. The post The Venture Capital Case Study: What to Expect and How to Survive appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Capital

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

On the other hand, it is extremely unlikely that you will go from a SWF to a PE mega-fund because they tend to “discount” SWF experience and prefer candidates from the top bulge-bracket banks. The post Sovereign Wealth Funds: The Full Guide to the Industry, Recruiting, Careers, and Exits appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Recruitment

The Deal

AUGUST 15, 2023

Additionally, the FTC and Department of Justice recently proposed changes to federal merger guidelines that could create tougher rules for tech deals, including the purchase of startups and vertical deals. Bulge-bracket deal expectations may also be a factor. “I Wildcards remain, however.

Bulge Bracket

Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 5, 2024

The skill sets and cultures are too different, and it will be tough even if you aim to move from a bulge bracket wealth management team to a regional boutique investment banking team. The post From Wealth Management to Investment Banking: How to Make the Leap appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

Investment Banking

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 8, 2024

As I wrote in a recent update of the bulge bracket banks article , though, these points are less true today. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. Tech firms have caught up, and plenty of Product Manager and business/strategy roles pay quite generously; engineers also earn a lot more than they did 10-15 years ago.

Investment

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act requires firms that complete a merger to report the deal to the government, assuming they have revenue or assets above certain thresholds. The post Private Equity Regulation: 2023 Changes and Impact on Finance Careers appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions. In the U.S.,

Private Equity

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. [1] in 2022 to 5.9x

M&A