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Mercer & Hole appoints Menzies LLP Director of Corporate Finance

Global Banking & Finance

Accountants Mercer & Hole has today announced the appointment of Kevin Paget. Kevin joins as Director and Head of Deal Advisory and brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, having worked in senior finance roles in industry across a variety of sectors in the UK and US. Since 2008, Kevin has focused his […]

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M&A Blog #07 – debt (Part II – management considerations, debt alternatives, and acquisitions purse / war chest)

Francine Way

If the 2008 mortgage crisis taught us anything, it is not to get ourselves into situations where our homes can be taken away by the banks. That debt should be used prudently, taking into account future financial shocks that require financing flexibility. We will discuss the three most common one in this post: 1.

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How the Growth of Private Credit is Impacting Private Equity

OfficeHours

In recent years, private credit has emerged as an important financing source for corporations of all kinds, especially for private equity-owned businesses with high financial leverage. The growth of private credit can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008-2009. Private credit firms operate in a very different manner.

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What is Leadership? Examples in Finance and Key Traits

Peak Frameworks

In this article, we delve deeper into the critical leadership traits that define top-performing finance professionals and drive forward organizations on the path of growth and success. Take, for instance, Jamie Dimon , the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, who successfully navigated the company through the 2008 financial crisis.

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FTX and an old blog post

Bronte Capital

The 1934 Securities Exchange Act and all that When you sign up to a margin account in almost all cases you pledge your securities to the broker with the ability for them to repledge. They can – on face of it – take your assets and pledge them to finance their risky business. There is one word for this.

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What is the Fisher Equation? Explanation and Examples in Finance

Peak Frameworks

Jenny isn't a finance guru, but she's smart and wants to make an informed decision. One day, her bank offers her a special savings account. Practical Implications of the Fisher Equation By understanding this equation, finance professionals can deduce how a given inflation rate can impact both the real and nominal interest rates.

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What is a Retainer Fee? (Definition, Examples in Finance)

Peak Frameworks

Retainer fees , an integral part of the finance landscape, offer security for both professionals and clients. While they're seen in numerous sectors, their significance shines particularly in investment banking , private equity, and corporate finance. Such high-stakes deals involve significant groundwork.

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