The TRADE

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The requirements align the US with Basel III standards which were agreed following the 2008 crisis with capital, leverage and liquidity requirements rolled out in the ensuing years, as the latest reforms look to end the reliance on internal models in the US for estimating risk and introduce standardised frameworks.

Broker 113

Broker Asset Management Trading Funds 113

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

it’s starting to feel a lot like 2008. But that would have happened anyway because of the firm’s plans to spin off its IB group into Michael Klein’s advisory firm, M. In 2008, some banks rescinded internships and full-time jobs, so it’s safest to assume that will happen again. Klein & Co.

Bank 98

Bank Banking Government Investment Banking 98

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Investment Bankers M&A advisory is replete with examples of retainer fees. For instance, in M&A advisory, the scope could range from just identifying potential acquisition targets to guiding the entire acquisition process, including post-merger integration.

Finance 52

Finance Finance Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity 52

Peak Frameworks

MAY 2, 2024

However, it's also spotlighted the need for a balanced approach to regulation, as evidenced by the financial crisis of 2007-2008 , which underscored the potential dangers of overly lax regulatory frameworks. Demand for advisory services: Companies require guidance to navigate the complexities of a deregulated market.

IT 52

IT Finance Finance Financial Services 52

InvestmentBank.com

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

Hence, as an advisor, it’s always frustrating when sellers fail to listen to both retained advisory and acquiring firms when they tell them their business isn’t worth 12x EBITDA. Nowhere was this more prevalent than in 2007 and 2008. For those who chose to wait, this proved fool-hearty and in some cases fatal.

Valuation 52

Valuation Business Mergers and Acquisitions Management 52

Mergers and Inquisitions

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For example, Lehman Brothers and Bear Stearns were considered bulge bracket banks before the 2008 financial crisis – but many people today don’t even remember them. For example, Wells Fargo always does well in debt capital markets but much worse in M&A advisory and equity capital markets.

Bulge Bracket 105

Bulge Bracket Bank Banking Boutique 105

Peak Frameworks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

European companies, especially after the financial crisis of 2008, started maintaining larger cash reserves. Banks involved in facilitating these deals need to forecast the potential cash inflows from advisory fees, the costs associated with due diligence, and any financial arrangements that might be necessary post-acquisition.

Private Equity 52

Private Equity Investment Banking Corporate Finance Mergers and Acquisitions 52

Cooley M&A

MARCH 23, 2020

Be warned, though: Despite evidence that companies with rights plans generally received higher change of control premiums upon sale than companies without rights plans, these plans have been opposed by proxy advisory firms and certain institutional shareholders as a matter of policy.

Risk Assessment 40

Risk Assessment Government Management Business 40

The TRADE

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The requirements align the US with Basel III standards which were agreed following the 2008 crisis with capital, leverage and liquidity requirements rolled out in the ensuing years, as the latest reforms look to end the reliance on internal models in the US for estimating risk and introduce standardised frameworks.

Funds 69

Funds Broker Bank Banking 69

How2Exit

JUNE 6, 2023

Furthermore, Wilson notes that this is not the same economy as in 2008, where people were struggling to find their next meal. This means putting in the effort to find solutions and opportunities rather than focusing on the negative aspects of the market.

M&A 130

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Business Valuation 130