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LoopFX launches as live FX liquidity network integrated with State Street’s FX Connect

The TRADE

Blair Hawthorne, chief executive and founder of LoopFX said: We’re especially grateful to State Street’s FX Connect; their support and collaboration have been instrumental in enabling a smooth and timely rollout, we couldn’t have done this without them.

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Aberdeen Investments, Lloyds Banking Group and Archax leverage digital assets in UK-first trade

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Tokenised units of Aberdeen Investment’s money market fund (tMMF) and tokenised UK gilts were used as collateral for FX trades between Aberdeen and Lloyds, while FCA-regulated digital asset exchange Archax issued, transferred, and securely held these digital tokens on the Hedera Hashgraph public permissioned blockchain.

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Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred

The TRADE

I spent a lot of time in my sell-side days working as a conduit between capital markets and the origination desk within investment banking as a bridge into the public side, covering hedge funds and multi strategy investment managers for anything equity-linked and credit with a cross-asset mindset. It’s been busy.

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Striking the Balance: Key Negotiation Points in Today’s Agreements

Focus Investment Banking

Triggers for releasing the funds, such as resolving specific contingencies, are crucial, but overloading these terms early can bog down talks – you may be better served saving some of this for the purchase agreement. Holding some terms for the purchase agreement, is critical to avoiding fatigue and fostering collaboration.

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It’s OK to Have Amber Flags on Your Vendor Due Diligence Report

Beyond M&A

Theres a version of Tech Due Diligence that is inherently collaborative because it involves working openly with the target company and the investment bank. Once a company secures funding or undergoes a buyout, team expansion is inevitable. At Beyond M&A, we prefer to call it Pre-Emptive Due Diligence.

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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

KOTRA (Korea Trade Promotion Corporation initially, Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency since 1995) is a state-funded trade and investment promotion organization operated and controlled by the Government of South Korea. By collaborating with them, we are equipping Korean businesses with the necessary tools to thrive in global markets.

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MergersCorp M&A International and Spektrum Capital Advisors LLC Announce Strategic Alliance to Enhance Capital Access for Growing Businesses

MergersCorp M&A International

offering a truly end-to-end solution from strategic preparation to successful funding.” This collaboration allows us to provide even more robust and integrated services, ensuring our clients can navigate complex capital landscapes with expert guidance and seamless execution, ultimately accelerating their growth trajectories.”

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