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Understanding Portfolio Valuations: The Backbone of Smart Investing and Risk Management

PCE

In the complex world of modern finance, the importance of portfolio valuations cannot be overstated. These valuations are crucial for fund and investment managers, as transparency and consistency is important for individual investors, large institutions and other stakeholders.

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Commercial Bank International expands adoption of Bloomberg MARS for primary risk management

The TRADE

UAE national bank Commercial Bank International (CBI) has adopted Bloomberg’s multi-asset risk system (MARS) modules for counterparty risk, market risk and valuation. The bank will now adopt three additional modules of the solution, making MARS its primary risk management system.

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LSEG launches historical analytics for bonds via Snowflake

The TRADE

Regulatory reporting and risk management, security valuation and portfolio analysis, research, index strategy and historical simulations – among other analytics offerings – will be available via Snowflake as a delivery channel. million bonds with a 20 year look back period.

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Euronext and Clearstream partner on collateral management enhancements

The TRADE

Clearstream will handle the collateral selection, valuation and substitution, acting as an independent third party, to ensure compliance with eligibility criteria, as well as managing settlement and custody services, handling regulatory reporting, and supporting liquidity and risk management objectives.

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Our startup handles a lot of user data. What privacy, security, or compliance documentation will acquirers expect us to provide (e.g., GDPR policies, SOC 2 certification)?

iMerge Advisors

Well also explore how early preparation in these areas can materially impact valuation and deal certainty. A well-documented compliance program can enhance buyer confidence, reduce indemnity holdbacks, and even justify a premium valuation. Moreover, buyers may adjust deal terms based on compliance maturity.

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Cybersecurity M&A Update Q1 2025

Solganick & Co.

Security Operations constituted the largest sub-sector of M&A activity , followed by Risk Management , Infrastructure , and Identity. Strategic acquirers are increasingly unifying disparate security tools to simplifyoperations and gain greater visibilityacross organizations’attack surface and prioritize cyber risks.

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Exit Planning Through an Investment Banker’s Lens

Focus Investment Banking

These are called addbacks, and are extremely important to valuation. Stay Current Leaning heavily on one product, service, outdated technology or critical piece of equipment is a risk. Proper risk management before a sale means diversifying offerings and updating facilities and equipment ahead of time.