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More investors are turning toward the equal-weighted S&P 500 ahead of 2025

CNBC: Investing

Investors are betting there will be more gains to be found in the equal-weighted index as opposed to the market-cap benchmark following this year's rally.

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Mergers that Matter: Creating Value and Driving Growth Through M&A

Sun Acquisitions

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have always been a powerful tool for companies to grow and expand. In the future, M&A activity is expected to remain strong, driven by several key trends: Technological innovation: Companies increasingly seek M&A to acquire new technologies and capabilities. This is especially true in sectors disrupted by digital transformation, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Speed, Security, and Reliability: How Alice Blue Financial Services Enhanced Investor Experience with Razorpay

Razorpay

Alice Blue Financial Services Pvt. Ltd., has come a long way since its inception, making waves in the Indian financial markets. What started as a discount brokerage service now spans a wide array of offerings—Equities, Currency, Commodities, IPOs, F&O, and Mutual Funds. Over the years, Alice Blue has built its reputation on a foundation of trust and accessibility, becoming a go-to platform for both seasoned traders and newcomers.

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Private Equity: Funds Eager to Get In the NFL Game

Deal Lawyers

Earlier this year, I blogged about the NFL’s decision to open its franchises up to investment by a select group of private equity funds.

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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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Tech stocks hit first all-time high since July

CNBC: Investing

Technology stocks powered to new highs on Wednesday as the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite rallied 1% and investors poured into key software and megacap players.

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Innovations in Personal Protective Equipment with Jason Scharton & Scott Shinn

Focus Investment Banking

I think that’s kind of the challenge is, is to really have the shop management on board that safety train every day as, as people come in and to the, to the shop, new employees replacing other employees, you know, they’ve got to be indoctrinated into a culture of safety within the shop. And, and if it’s just the once a year, we say, hey, here’s all the PPE and you guys sign this agreement that you’ll wear it.

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Trade associations emphasise need for credit ratings to bolster EU corporate bond transparency regime

The TRADE

As ESMA’s review of European Union’s post-trade transparency regime enters its final stage, European trade associations have stressed the importance of credit ratings in underpinning the success of the EU post-trade transparency framework for corporate bonds. The trade associations – namely, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME), BVI (German Investment Funds Association), Bundesverband der Wertpapierfirmen (bwf), the European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) and the

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Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth

How2Exit

E259: Supercharge Your Business: The Power of Strategic Acquisitions and Unlock EXPONENTIAL Growth - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Jamie Simpson is a co-founder of Monopoly Capital, known for his distinctive journey from working in various jobs, like door-to-door sales and configuring holiday packages, to becoming a pivotal player in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

No matter the economic climate, you can always bet on sports fans to show up for their favorite teams. This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals.

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Boss of takeover target Direct Line wants time to turn around insurer

The Guardian: Mergers & Acquisitions

New management at struggling firm, which rejected £3.3bn bid from Aviva, ‘making excellent progress’, says CEO The Direct Line chief executive, Adam Winslow, has appealed to shareholders to give his team more time to turn around the struggling insurer, faced with an unsolicited £3.3bn offer from Aviva , while its bigger rival is trying hard to drum up support from investors for the takeover.

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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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Building trust in retirement through engagement

Accenture Capital Markets

Retirement providers in the United States are facing unprecedented change as people increasingly view retirement as a dynamic life stage rather than a fixed milestone. Amid evolving lifestyles and shifting personal aspirations, what does this redefined view on retirement mean for the industry? To start, bear in mind that positive client experience matters in retirement and drives meaningful outcomes. 56% higher savings rates are observed for engaged participants (those who interact with their pr

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Societe Generale makes three new appointments to global markets team

The TRADE

Societe Generale has made three new appointments to its Global Markets Activities team in a bid to enhance its fixed income and equities offerings. Francisco Oliveira Francisco Oliveira has been appointed co-head of global markets activities and head of fixed income and currencies, succeeding Sylvain Cartier. He joins from BNP Paribas and his move is effective as of 6 January 2025, reporting to Anne-Christine Champion and Alexandre Fleury, co-heads of global banking and investor solutions (GBI

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Acquisition and Leveraged Finance in the Channel Islands

JD Supra: Mergers

Jersey and Guernsey (collectively, the "Channel Islands") remain popular for both private equity buyout structures of UK and international corporate groups across various industries and asset classes, and for leverage structures to maximise existing investments and facilitate general corporate borrowing. Term loans, revolving credit facilities and high yield bonds are common features of transactions involving Channel Islands vehicles.

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Why nature risk is the next frontier in financial risk management

Global Banking & Finance

By Sebastian Leape, CEO of Natcap Financial institutions have mastered climate risk assessment, they must now urgently expand their risk management capabilities to address nature risk (the financial exposure from degradation of ecosystems, biodiversity loss, and depletion of natural resources), which impact over $44 trillion in global economic value and face increasing regulatory scrutiny.

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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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Trump Picks Warren Stephens, Billionaire Investment Banker, for U.K. Ambassador

The New York Times: Banking

Warren Stephens, an investment banker, gave $2 million in 2016 to a group aiming to block Donald J. Trump’s political rise. More recently, he backed Asa Hutchinson, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Nikki Haley before donating to the Trump campaign.

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BMO Capital and OptimX Markets partner to deliver flow in European markets

The TRADE

Liquidity management service provider OptimX Markets has partnered with BMO Capital Markets to bring the firm’s institutional algorithmic trading flow to institutional buy-side trading desks in European markets. BMO will now offer a range of trading opportunities tailored to their institutional client base through OptimX. “BMO has been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge trading technology to its global clients,” said Peter MxStay, head of OptimX EMEA.

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[Podcast] Rev Up! Deal Drivers: Steering Through Workforce Challenges in M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

With a likely uptick in M&A and investment activity in the Automotive/Mobility industry just over the horizon, we grab the steering wheel and take a spin with Deal Drivers. Deal activity in the evolving automotive and mobility industry will be driven by technological advancements impacting vehicles and the manufacturing processes to make vehicles as well as shifting consumer demands, geopolitics, and evolution in the supply chain.

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SOLD: Managed Cloud, Cyber Security & Analytics Company with 98% ARR

GillAgency

Selling a tech business with only the owner and a contracted engineer on staff requires a very specific buyer. When we first went to market, we secured an LOI quickly, and the due diligence went smoothly. But at the contract stage, the buyer—being a first-time buyer—made unreasonable demands, such as a 20-year indemnification period, far from the typical 12-18 months.

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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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UBS capital requirements should be proportionate, minister says

Global Banking & Finance

ZURICH (Reuters) -Capital requirements set for UBS under new banking regulations should be “proportionate”, as Switzerland attempts to strike a balance between financial sector competitiveness and protecting taxpayers, Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter said.

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Ex-BNP Paribas and Instinet to join Liquidnet’s buy-side facing EMEA team

The TRADE

Liquidnet has made three new hires into its European Execution & Quantitative Services (EQS) team as it seeks to grow its execution offering across the region, The TRADE can reveal. EQS advises Liquidnet’s buy-side members on topics including trade analytics, algorithmic strategies, and quantitative products and services. Among the new hires is Prashanth Manoharan who has been named head of execution consulting, EMEA, set to focus on enhancing the firm’s core algorithmic tradin

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Energy & Sustainability M&A Activity — December 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

November 18, 2024: Piedmont Lithium, a U.S. based, development-stage, multi-asset, integrated lithium business in support of a clean energy economy and energy security, reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by Sayona Mining for an undisclosed amount. This merger marks a transformative step for Sayona, creating a leading North American lithium producer with the scale and capabilities to meet the growing demand for lithium products.

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What Fed chief Powell said about crypto that may have aided bitcoin's rally to $100,000

CNBC: Investing

Powell said bitcoin is not a challenge for traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar but rather for gold.

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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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How Bangladesh’s Economy Was Siphoned Dry

The New York Times: Banking

Bangladesh’s currency was battered by what the new head of the central bank says was the looting of the banks under the deposed prime minister.

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What Should M&A Change Management Look Like In 2025?

Midaxo

You can have all the numbers crunched any way you want, and they can add up to these great numbers, but if the people dont come in and operate in the way that is needed for success were in trouble – Dawn White According to Dawn White , M&A change management guru at Corning, change management is at a pivotal turning point in the world of M&A.

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Key Takeaways | Market Access and Reimbursement – Opportunities and Challenges

JD Supra: Mergers

During this session, the panelists discussed the role of market access in making investment decisions within the healthcare sector. The conversation covered various aspects, including the importance of early market access planning, the impact of reimbursement mechanisms, and the strategic considerations for investors when evaluating new technologies.

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Bitcoin to replace gold over next decade, says Bernstein

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin could replace the role of gold in the economy, although it will likely be a long way ahead, per Bernstein.

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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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Russia’s Economy Is Slowing, Opening Fissures Over Policy

The New York Times: Banking

The slowdown is worrying for the Kremlin but not serious enough to significantly hobble its war effort.

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Remedies: Del. Chancery Imposes Constructive Trust Hitting PE Funds Right in the Wallet

Deal Lawyers

Earlier this week, the Chancery Court issued its decision in Enhabit, Inc. v. Nautic Partners IX, L.P. (Del. Ch.; 12/24), a case involving breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting claims arising out of a former executive of Encompass Health’s usurpation of corporate acquisition opportunities.

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Battery energy storage systems: a complex but promising route to clean-energy transition

JD Supra: Mergers

For investors, excitement in the renewable energy landscape is palpable. Renewable energy capacity is being added to the world's energy systems at the fastest rate in two decades, prompting the International Energy Agency to revise its forecasts for 2027 upwards by 33 per cent. However, further growth will depend on investment in a key technology: battery storage.

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Bitcoin will double to $200,000 by the end of 2025, says Standard Chartered

CNBC: Investing

Bitcoin prices can continue their run up higher into the end of 2025, said Standard Chartered.

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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?