OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing. This means that banks commit to providing debt financing for a transaction, and then they syndicate this debt out to a variety of investors and pocket a fee for this service (say, 2-3% on average).

Private Equity 130

Private Equity Equities Debt Finance 130

Razorpay

AUGUST 9, 2023

They may help with underwriting, fundraising, credit or financial advice. Leasing Services Merchant banks provide leasing services to companies in the form of capital goods, vehicles and office equipment. What is a Merchant Bank? Merchant banks may also provide services to high net worth individuals.

Bank 52

Bank Banking Business Underwriting 52

The TRADE

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Overall, banking increased 17% – largely driven by this impressive performance in investment banking as well as “bolstered by a rebound in debt issuance and some signs of life in the equity capital markets”. Throughout Q3 Citi has had some significant changes to its personnel.

Equities 59

Equities Investment Banking Trading Banking 59

Street of Walls

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Debt underwriting had its best week since May 2011 and equity underwriting also improved significantly while M&A activity was quite light Equity underwriting volumes of $17.2 Thus far in 3Q12, equity underwriting volumes are averaging 12% below both the 2Q12 weekly average level and the 3Q11 average weekly level.

Mergers and Acquisitions 40

Mergers and Acquisitions Underwriting Mergers Acquisitions 40

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Bulge Bracket Bank Definition: The “bulge brackets” are the largest global banks that operate in all regions and offer all services – M&A, equity, debt, and others – to clients; they work on the biggest deals (usually $1 billion+) and have divisions for sales & trading , equity research , wealth management , corporate banking , and more.

Bulge Bracket 105

Bulge Bracket Bank Banking Boutique 105

Street of Walls

AUGUST 27, 2012

Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.

M&A 40

M&A Investment Banking Investment Bank 40

How2Exit

AUGUST 8, 2023

The funds generated from the sale can be used to finance the M&A transaction, invest in growth opportunities, or pay down debt. Firstly, they provide immediate access to capital. This infusion of capital allows the business to have higher and better use for its funds than being tied up in property.

Sale 130

Sale Mergers and Acquisitions Business M&A 130