Barclays details plans to revamp investment banking returns
Financial Times - Banking
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Co-heads of British lender’s investment banking arm seek to reduce reliance on debt underwriting
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FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition
Focus Investment Banking
JANUARY 21, 2025
and Dublin, Ireland January 23, 2025 FOCUS Investment Banking based in the US (the Company) and FOCUS Capital Partners (FCP) based in Ireland have combined ownership and operations to provide best in class investment banking services for middle-market clients. Washington, D.C.
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Why Investment Banking? How to Answer the Most Boring But Persistent Interview Question of All Time
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“Why investment banking?” and there’s now an overwhelming amount of information online about investment banking. I’ll explain these points here and suggest specific answers to “Why investment banking?” in Interviews for Steppingstone Internships “Why Investment Banking?”
Panmure Gordon and Liberum agree merger to create new investment banking giant in the UK
The TRADE
JANUARY 16, 2024
Panmure Gordon and Liberum are set to merge to create the UK’s largest independent investment bank, with ex-Barclays executive Rich Ricci stepping into the chief executive role of the combined entity. The deal comes just three months after Deutsche Bank completed the acquisition of institutional broker Numis for £410 million.
Investment Banking in Singapore: The Best Gateway to Asia for the Non-Chinese?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
I’ve found that two main groups care about investment banking in Singapore : Students who are from Southeast Asia and are considering whether they want to work in Singapore, NY, London, or other places. It’s just that it’s smaller than you might expect, which means a lower investment banking headcount than true financial centers.
Investment banking for positive impact and sustainability
World Finance
JULY 17, 2023
Alpen Capital has built an impressive reputation for structuring unique and innovative solutions for its clients across the areas of debt, M&A and equity. The company now looks to build on its success
Distressed Debt Hedge Funds: How to Become a Vulture Capitalist
Mergers and Inquisitions
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Ask anyone interested in distressed debt hedge funds for “the pitch,” and they’ll probably mention one of the following: “It’s like long/short equity or credit , but more interesting!” Distressed investing offers equity-like returns with lower risk.” Distressed assets offer non-correlated returns, similar to global macro.”
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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition
Mergers and Inquisitions
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
I never expected to revisit the topic of bulge bracket banks so quickly because the full list changes slowly, and we updated it a few years ago. What is a “Bulge Bracket Bank”? The name “bulge bracket” (BB) comes from the prospectus for an IPO or debt issuance, which lists all the banks underwriting the deal.
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It’s OK to Have Amber Flags on Your Vendor Due Diligence Report
Beyond M&A
FEBRUARY 19, 2025
Theres a version of Tech Due Diligence that is inherently collaborative because it involves working openly with the target company and the investment bank. Why Team Issues Matter If theres a team issue , it becomes even more important post-investment. At Beyond M&A, we prefer to call it Pre-Emptive Due Diligence.
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Banks tap convertible talent as $1.9 trillion debt set to mature
American Banker - Investment Banking
NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Firms including Banco Santander and Toronto-Dominion Bank's U.S. investment banking arms have been adding to their convertible bond teams, anticipating that companies refinancing existing debt will be drawn to the asset class in the next several years.
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Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch
Mergers and Inquisitions
JANUARY 10, 2024
If you want to read angry comments and long threads with plenty of insults, you can’t go wrong with the wealth management vs. investment banking debate. And wealth managers at large banks may advise people with as little as a few hundred thousand to invest. The truth is that both claims are correct but incomplete.
Deutsche Bank set to expand investment banking remit in South Korea
The TRADE
JULY 31, 2023
Deutsche Bank has re-entered the local DCM in South Korea as it expands its investment banking capabilities in the region in a bid to support its local clients in accessing global debt capital markets. It also provides asset management services to its South Korean clients through Deutsche Bank subsidiary, DWS.
Investment Banking in India: Please Avoid It and Try Again in Another Country
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 17, 2024
If you have the option to work in finance in different parts of the world, investment banking in India should be at the bottom of your list. But the main problem is that winning a “true” front-office investment banking role in India is virtually impossible, even if you have outstanding academic credentials and work experience.
The Full Guide to Investment Banking Assessment Centers
Mergers and Inquisitions
APRIL 12, 2023
Over time, investment banking recruiting has become more impersonal with developments like HireVue interviews , online tests, and recruiters conducting the initial screens. At some banks and groups in the U.S., OK, But Why Do Investment Banking Assessment Centers Exist?
Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Deals, Careers, Recruiting, Exits, and Offer Decisions
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Even though we’ve covered industry groups vs. product groups and teams such as M&A , ECM , DCM , and Leveraged Finance , we continue to get questions about capital markets vs. investment banking. The questions usually go like this: Are capital markets teams (ECM, DCM, and LevFin) “real” investment banking?
Power-Up Your Resume: Essential Investment Banking Keywords
Wizenius
JUNE 5, 2023
In the highly competitive field of investment banking, a well-crafted resume can be the key to landing coveted interview opportunities. In this blog post, we will highlight five essential keywords that you should incorporate into your resume to increase your chances of getting those sought-after investment banking interview calls.
Renewable Energy Investment Banking: How to Make Greens by Going Green
Mergers and Inquisitions
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
If there is one sector that has attracted even more hype than technology and TMT , it might just be renewable energy investment banking. But before jumping into the overall advantages and disadvantages, let’s start with the verticals and how banks are set up: Table Of Contents What is Renewable Energy Investment Banking?
Investment Banking League Tables: Neutral Arbiter of Bank Rankings or Marketing Manipulation?
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 5, 2023
If you want to find investment banking league tables , it’s easy: Google the term and add a specific region, industry, or year you’re interested in: “Investment banking league tables us healthcare [20XX]” For faster results, use Image Search to scan the results and find relevant-looking tables.
Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. not banks or investment firms). What Are Corporate Finance Jobs?
How the Growth of Private Credit is Impacting Private Equity
OfficeHours
AUGUST 25, 2023
Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing. Over time, private credit providers with greater financial flexibility stepped in to fill the void left by the banks’ retreat. However, this business can be risky for banks.
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Understanding the Anatomy of a Term Sheet in Investment Banking
Wizenius
MAY 4, 2023
As a finance student, you'll likely come across the term "term sheet" when studying investment banking and finance. In investment banking, a term sheet is a non-binding document that outlines the basic terms and conditions of an investment or financing deal between two parties. What is a Term Sheet?
The Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: The Start of Great Financial Crisis 2.0?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MARCH 13, 2023
In 24 hours, it went from “We’re fine, but we took some losses and need additional capital” to “The FDIC is taking over, the government has guaranteed uninsured deposits, and there might be additional bank runs and a financial crisis or three.” It’s the second-biggest bank failure in U.S. Silicon Valley Bank did not “fail” in 24 hours.
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Can You Supercharge Your Business Growth? The Roll-Up Strategy REVEALED
How2Exit
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
His career transitioned into investment banking and fractional CFO services, where he developed significant expertise in mergers and acquisitions, particularly roll-ups. Many acquisitions are funded through a blend of debt financing, seller financing, and equity rollovers.
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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents The LABRADOR Group in its acquisition of Argyle
Focus Investment Banking
JUNE 8, 2023
The transaction is entirely financed by debt with a banking group arranged by BNP-Paribas and Société Générale* for a total amount of 23 million. Download this press release as a PDF The post FOCUS Investment Banking Represents The LABRADOR Group in its acquisition of Argyle appeared first on FOCUS Investment Banking LLC.
Citi reports double-digit Q2 decline in investment banking and markets revenue
The TRADE
JULY 14, 2023
Overall, the bank reported its net income for the second quarter of 2023 at $2.9 Citi’s chief executive, Jane Fraser, highlighted that clients had “stood on the sidelines” since April, as the US debt limit played out. The bank also highlighted low volatility in the quarter as a contributor to the market revenue performance.
Why learning the LBO model trains you for the PE or Debt fund infusion analysis/models?
Wizenius
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024
Leverage Buyouts (LBO) are a strategic financial maneuver where a financial sponsor, typically a private equity firm, acquires a target company by utilizing a substantial amount of debt alongside a smaller portion of equity. In an LBO scenario, both debt and equity investors commit capital to the target company.
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How to Stand Out in a Competitive Private Equity Associate Job Market
OfficeHours
JUNE 6, 2023
If you are already out of college, unfortunately, there is nothing that you can do regarding whether or not you attended a target school, but for those who are not currently in investment banking or MBB (i.e., Familiarize yourself with its investment strategy, portfolio companies, recent deals, and overall market reputation.
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Terese Everson Moderates “Eyeing Private Real Estate Debt” Panel Discussion
Focus Strategies
MAY 20, 2024
Focus Strategies’ Managing Director Terese Everson moderated the panel discussion "Eyeing Private Real Estate Debt". Terese and her fellow panelists provided their expert perspectives on the debt market and key considerations for investors looking to enter or expand their presence in the space.
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Periculum Completes Senior Debt Placement for Morgan Foods, Inc.
Periculum Capital
MARCH 12, 2022
Periculum Capital Company, LLC (“Periculum”) is pleased to announce it has completed a senior debt placement for Morgan Foods, Inc. The debt placement, structured as a working capital revolver and term loan, allowed the Company to refinance its existing debt and fund future growth. Morgan” or the “Company”).
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Deutsche Bank completes acquisition of Numis
The TRADE
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Deutsche Bank has completed the acquisition of institutional broker Numis and has unveiled a new offering to be known as ‘Deutsche Numis’. The transaction is the next step in Deutsche Bank’s Global Hausbank strategy, which aims to unlock deeper engagement with corporates in the UK.
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Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO)
Wall Street Mojo
JANUARY 15, 2024
What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? It happens when capital borrowers like banks, big companies, and other financial institutions lose capital provider's trust like depositors, investors, and capital markets. Table of contents What is a Collateralized Debt Obligation? How does Collateralized Debt Obligation (CDO) Work?
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FOCUS Investment Banking Represents Devenish Nutrition Group in its sale to EASY BIO, Inc.
Focus Investment Banking
MARCH 11, 2024
Devenish intends to apply the proceeds of the sale to redeem debt and to invest in its core activities in northwest Europe and other international markets. of South Korea. The Board of Devenish is pleased to announce its agreement to sell our North America business to EASY BIO,” commented Tony McEntee, Chief Executive of Devenish.
How Merchant Banks Help Businesses Grow and Succeed
Razorpay
AUGUST 9, 2023
Regular individuals have retail banks. Huge corporations have investment banks. The answer: Merchant banks. Merchant banks are a very important part of the financial ecosystem, since they support the largest chunk of businesses – the mid-sized ones. What is a Merchant Bank?
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Building a Solid Foundation: Essential Steps for Paper LBO Practice
OfficeHours
JUNE 5, 2023
Many candidates dread the paper LBO, but simply put, it is one of the most definitive “weeder” techniques used by many private equity firms and investment banking to lower the applicant pool. Balancing debt and equity components are crucial to minimizing the cost of capital while maintaining financial flexibility.
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M&A Blog #19 – valuation (Leveraged Buy Out - LBO)
Francine Way
JULY 17, 2017
Building a historical 3-statement model and a debt-interest schedule. Building the go-forward debt-interest schedule. Implied Equity Purchase Price = Transaction Value - Debt + Cash. For this table, recall that LBO transactions are heavily financed with debt (it can go up to 90% of the capital structure for some deals).
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Private Equity Fundamentals: A Comprehensive Course for Beginners
OfficeHours
JUNE 6, 2023
Leveraged buyouts involve acquiring a controlling interest in a mature company, typically through a combination of equity and debt financing, using the acquired company’s assets as collateral to secure debt financing. Private equity firms also invest in distressed debt or provide private debt financing.
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Metals & Mining Investment Banking: The Full Guide to Ground Zero for the Energy Transition
Mergers and Inquisitions
APRIL 19, 2023
Metals & mining investment banking used to be a “sleepy” group. But let’s forget about the children temporarily and focus on the verticals, the drivers, deal examples, and the exit opportunities if you escape from the underground mines: What Is Metals & Mining Investment Banking?
Is Private Equity Right for You?
OfficeHours
AUGUST 9, 2023
Once improved, the exit can then take place, usually in the form of another sale or an Initial Public Offering (IPO), both of which are usually under the advice of an investment bank. The good news is that there are many transferable skills from investment banking (and other non-traditional finance roles) to private equity.
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Citi eyes 'complex' debt swaps once dominated by Credit Suisse
American Banker - Investment Banking
JULY 10, 2023
Citigroup executive Jay Collins says the company is "absolutely interested" in arranging new deals in the market for debt-for-nature swaps, which allow countries to restructure their debt in exchange for promises to protect the environment.
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Trader of the Year Hedge Fund: Conversant Capital’s David Alfred
The TRADE
JANUARY 22, 2025
I spent the first 20 years of my career at the global bulge bracket banks, first in investment banking and then on the institutional equity desks, in a cross-asset and special situations role. I was there through 2015, then Bank of America, before I joined Conversant Capital in early 2021. We are nimble and agile.
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Investment Banking M&A Volumes Up 15%
Street of Walls
AUGUST 27, 2012
Investment banking volumes were mediocre on the week amidst the summer doldrums Equity underwriting volumes of $10.7 However, over 80% of the total volume in the week was the result of a $9 billion private placement by Bank of Communications in China in order to help meet the country’s capital requirements.
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Why PE Investors Care About Interest Rates
OfficeHours
OCTOBER 16, 2023
For the average person, rising interest rates are not ideal for those with significant amounts of debt, those looking to purchase a home with a mortgage, or many other use cases. Once the cash available is used to service the debt, whatever is left over is paid as dividends and used to calculate returns for private equity investors and LPs.
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Investment Banking Deals Improved 16%
Street of Walls
OCTOBER 1, 2012
Both announced and completed M&A improved but remain light while equity and debt underwriting were solid on the week Equity underwriting volumes of $19.4 Corporate debt underwriting volumes of $61 billion declined by 37% from last week’s relatively elevated level. Volatility, measured by the average CBOE VIX, increased by 8.9%
Morgan Stanley profit exceeds forecasts on dealmaking surge; shares jump to record
Global Banking & Finance
OCTOBER 16, 2024
By Tatiana Bautzer, Manya Saini and Niket Nishant (Reuters) – Morgan Stanley’s profit surpassed estimates on a bumper third quarter for investment banking that had also buoyed rivals, sending its stock to a record.
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