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To Candidates & Firms: What To Expect In 2025

H. Friedman Search

Its time to take a quick look back on our industry in 2024, but more importantly what 2025 is portending. With a new administration taking office and no clear direction for interest rates or even further fed cuts, it will be an interesting one economically. But public finance and the hiring market is looking very strong, indeed. The Start Of 2024 As we look back on 2024, it was certainly a very interesting year for our industry.

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Here's the agenda for banks this earnings season

American Banker - Investment Banking

Regulatory shifts and loan growth are some of the hot-button topics banks will seek to address as they start sharing their fourth-quarter reports next week.

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) global legal guide

JD Supra: Mergers

In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be reviewed by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The legal framework for the regime is contained in the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023, which came into force by Ministerial Order on 6 January 2025.

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Investment banks prepare for 2025 crunch

Financial Times - Banking

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Takeaways from the Executive Order Blocking the Acquisition of U.S. Steel

Deal Lawyers

I remember the first time I learned about CFIUS. It was right after the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 when CFIUS was codified. I thought the whole thing was so strange. It’s not even an agency, but an interagency committee? Voluntary filings?

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Getty Images and Shutterstock to merge to form $3.7B stock photo giant

TechCrunch: M&A

The combined entity is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion based on yesterdays closing share prices. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Insurance stocks sell off sharply as potential losses tied to LA wildfires increase

CNBC: Investing

AllState, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.

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China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy

The New York Times: Banking

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

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Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam)

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam) A strategic partnership to continue.

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CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets

JD Supra: Mergers

Alex Barrage, a partner with Troutman Pepper Locke, was quoted in the January 9, 2025 American Banker article, CFPB Rules, M&A Standards Most Likely CRA Repeal Targets..

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Top 3 Banking Secrets to Stay Relevant with Gen Z Consumers

Speaker: Brian Muse-McKenney, Chief Revenue Officer & Matt Simester, Cards and Payments Expert

In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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Quantum stocks like Rigetti plunge after Nvidia's Huang says the computers are 15 to 30 years away

CNBC: Investing

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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Del. Chancery Confirms High Bar to Prove Liquidity-Driven Conflict of a Controller

Deal Lawyers

In June 2022, John blogged about the Delaware Chancerys decision in Manti Holdings v. The Carlyle Group (Del. Ch.; 6/22) to deny a motion to dismiss allegations of liquidity conflicts.

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Nigeria’s success in harnessing investment

World Finance

Nigeria was the largest of the African economies in 2022, but declining oil production has seen it slip down the rankings.

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[Video] SBA’s Final Rule Is Here: Key Takeaways on Updates to HUBZone Program, Other Small Business Programs, and Various Small Business Matters

JD Supra: Mergers

Join PilieroMazzas Meghan Leemon as she unpacks SBAs final rule implementing changes to the HUBZone Program, other small business programs, and various small business matters. This comprehensive rule goes into effect on January 16, 2025, and brings significant changes that government contractors need to understand to maintain compliance and position your business for success under the new regulations.

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Predictions You Can Rely On: How Data Drives Successful Financial Forecasting

Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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Bank of America downgrades Tesla due to high valuation and risks to EV maker’s strategy

CNBC: Investing

Bank of America analyst John Murphy downgraded the electric vehicle maker to neutral from buy.

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Proxy Contests: How Often Are Compensation Issues Raised?

Deal Lawyers

This recent alert from Compensation Advisory Partners updates research from 2015 on how often and when activist investors raise issues with executive pay during proxy contests.

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Powering Resilient Communities

Cisco: M&A

In 2024, opportunity, disruption, and innovation intersected and accelerated at a previously unimagined pace.

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M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. But inflation receded and dealmakers acted in anticipation of interest rate reductions, which central banks began delivering in the second half.

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Enhance Customer Value: Unleash Your Data’s Potential

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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New ETFs that combine bitcoin exposure and options are coming in 2025

CNBC: Investing

Calamos is set to launch a fund later this month that uses options to create a target exposure to bitcoin, one of many crypto fund ideas in the ETF pipeline.

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Activism: Mid-cap Companies See Surge

Deal Lawyers

FTI Consulting recently published its latest Activism Vulnerability Report, which provides an overview of the state of play in shareholder activism & ranks the vulnerability of various industries to activist campaigns.

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Right-sizing artificial intelligence: The overlooked key to more sustainable technology

Cisco: M&A

As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from the hypothetical to the real world of practical applications, its becoming clear that bigger is not always better. Check in with Aleksandra Przegaliska and Denise Lee to learn more.

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Europe Daily News, 10 January 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

COMPETITION - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11855- Macquarie / Dow / Dow Infraco JV) - Priornotificationof a concentration (CaseM.11816- OTPP / Nordic Capital XI / Max Matthiessen).

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Deliver Mission Critical Insights in Real Time with Data & Analytics

In the fast-moving manufacturing sector, delivering mission-critical data insights to empower your end users or customers can be a challenge. Traditional BI tools can be cumbersome and difficult to integrate - but it doesn't have to be this way. Logi Symphony offers a powerful and user-friendly solution, allowing you to seamlessly embed self-service analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting directly into your applications.

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Gold is poised for a new bullish phase, according to the charts. Here are the levels to watch

CNBC: Investing

David Keller breaks down the charts in the SPDR Gold Shares and Kinross.

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Behind Disney’s Deal to Merge Hulu + Live TV and Fubo

The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

The agreement ends litigation between the two companies over plans for a sports streaming service, but consumer advocates are pushing back.

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Redefining Parental Leave at Cisco

Cisco: M&A

See Account Manager Victoria G.'s inspirational journey embracing Cisco's inclusive parental leave, overcoming societal norms, and returning to work re-energized.

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Record $5.6 Million Penalty for 'Gun-Jumping' Violation

JD Supra: Mergers

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a record $5.6 million civil penalty to settle allegations that three crude oil producers engaged in gun-jumping activities that violated the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act.

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Using Data & Analytics for Improving Healthcare Innovation and Outcomes

In the rapidly evolving healthcare industry, delivering data insights to end users or customers can be a significant challenge for product managers, product owners, and application team developers. The complexity of healthcare data, the need for real-time analytics, and the demand for user-friendly interfaces can often seem overwhelming. But with Logi Symphony, these challenges become opportunities.

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The dollar keeps going higher. Investors are using these ETFs to get a piece of the rally

CNBC: Investing

Two funds that serve as bets on a strong dollar have seen strong investor interest in recent weeks.

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Ault & Company, Inc. Announces an Increased Majority Stake in Hyperscale Data, Inc.

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

Ault & Company, Inc. Announces an Increased Majority Stake in Hyperscale Data, Inc.

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MetLife IM set to acquire investment teams managing $6 billion from Mesirow

The TRADE

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. As part of the move, MIM is acquiring the high yield and bank loan, strategic fixed income and small-cap equity teams and certain related investment products. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.

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Momentum Shift: Canada’s M&A Landscape in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

A variety of factors are expected to significantly increase Canadian M&A activity in 2025. These include the likelihood of a more merger friendly regulatory environment in the United States for cross-border transactions, lower inflation, stabilized interest rates, a continued surplus of institutional capital and the necessity of private equity groups to effect exits.

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Navigating the Future: Generative AI, Application Analytics, and Data

Generative AI is upending the way product developers & end-users alike are interacting with data. Despite the potential of AI, many are left with questions about the future of product development: How will AI impact my business and contribute to its success? What can product managers and developers expect in the future with the widespread adoption of AI?