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Liberum head of execution strategy and sales trader depart for Investec to set up new low touch desk

The TRADE

Originally joining the firm in 2007, he also previously served as a pan-European trader and as head of trading. Lowres joins Investec as head of electronic trading and execution strategy after almost 17 years with Liberum.

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2024 Insurance M&A Market Update: Robust But Complicated

Sica Fletcher

The History of Private Equity in Insurance One of the primary forces differentiating the insurance M&A market in 2024 from those of decades past is the presence and dominance of private equity (PE) firms in the buyer space. We’ve seen this number jump even in the last two years, with the percentage of equity almost doubling.

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Trading at the frontier

The TRADE

The active investment manager specialises in emerging and frontier markets trading across fixed income, credit and specialist equities. In nothing short of a baptism of fire, he took his first steps into trading in January 2007 in the build-up to the global financial crisis. Like Willis, his career was forged during testing times.

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Keeping ESG commercial

The TRADE

Papanichola began his career at interdealer broker, GFI, however quickly realised the environment wasn’t the one for him. It trades equities only – dabbling in equity derivatives when the need arises – and roughly a third of its trades are public, Papanichola confirms. A hybrid role Bluebell has a small but punchy refit.

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The Big Interview: Laura-Jane Purnell

The TRADE

My career began in 2007, which nicely coincided with the start of the global financial crisis – certainly an interesting time to be a recent graduate and a very steep learning curve. Fast forward to the end of my studies, I applied for a position at a European investment bank.

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Tech unicorns UK – complete guide to the billion-dollar club

Growth Business

This valuation is either achieved through an equity financing round or via financial performance indicators. The group comprises of brokering firm Howden, underwriting agency DUAL, MGA and its data and analytics arm HX. 15 – Rezolve Value: $1.75-$2bn Founded: 2007 What do they do? What is unicorn status?

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Strategic Partnerships vs. Mergers: Which path is right for your business?

Lake Country Advisors

However, cultural differences and strategic disagreements led to challenges, and eventually, the merger was dissolved in 2007 when Daimler sold Chrysler to a private equity firm. The goal was to create a global automotive powerhouse. This example highlights both the potential and the challenges of mergers in the business world.

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