OfficeHours

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For the past months, OfficeHours has had some amazing speakers, including private equity pros, HBS MBA grads, and successful founders. We cover topics like private equity, investment banking, switching careers, and how to grow in your job. Do you think there’s been a cultural shift in Investment Banking post-COVID?

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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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JD Supra: Mergers

MAY 22, 2024

McGuireWoods recently held its 20th Annual Healthcare Private Equity and Finance Conference (HCPE Conference) in Chicago. The conference drew more than 1,000 professionals from private equity funds, senior and mezzanine lenders, and investment banks, as well as C-level executives, consultants and principals in the healthcare industry.

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OfficeHours

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

.” These webinars are packed with valuable insights from industry professionals and experts in the world of Finance – from private equity to investment banking, career transitions, career growth, and a whole lot more! How was your experience recruiting into Private Equity?

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OfficeHours

JUNE 22, 2023

Even PE associates are getting let go We’ve had dozens of laid off investment banking analysts and associates reach out to us for how to navigate a tough job market. More surprisingly, a handful of private equity associates have also reached out about being laid off or being put on performance plans in a tough market.

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team.

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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?”

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Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you want to know how to get an investment banking internship, it’s simple: Start very, very early and have a great “Plan B” if something goes wrong. And yes, you read the news correctly: Banks like RBC, DB, Houlihan Lokey, Rothschild, and Guggenheim opened 2025 summer internship applications in calendar year 2023.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 14, 2023

Compared to other medical fields like dentistry and dermatology, private equity involvement in orthopedic practices has been relatively small. By: FOCUS Investment Banking But that’s been changing over the past few years and is likely to continue to grow moving forward. Please see full Publication below for more information.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 19, 2023

Armed with anywhere between $2 trillion and $4 trillion of “dry powder”—with about half of that targeted to healthcare—private equity firms have a lot of capital to put to work. By: FOCUS Investment Banking One area receiving interest is the ear, nose, and throat (ENT) and allergy field.

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Mergers and Inquisitions

JUNE 21, 2023

Investment banking in Dubai stands out for attracting remarkable hype on social media. Specifically, should you aim for entry-level investment banking roles in Dubai rather than London, New York, or other financial centers? Investment Banking in Dubai: The Top Banks The usual U.S.

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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.

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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. Together the two firms have an aggregate of £9.9

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

When you first decide to enter the world of private equity, you will undoubtedly be more overwhelmed than you were when you entered investment banking recruiting. When it comes to investment banking, there are only so many investment banks that you can choose from. GTCR has invested more than $8.5

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 17, 2023

How are practices even valued by private equity investors? Hear it directly from a seasoned investment banker. link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking Do you know what two factors drive the most value in your practice sale?

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Solganick & Co.

JANUARY 27, 2025

Axials League Tables rank the top investment banks based on their dealmaking activity in the lower middle market. Axial evaluated 400+ investment banks and M&A advisory firms based on a number of factors to determine its ranking. About Solganick Solganick & Co.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Below is his conversation with Robert Meyer, a Managing Director at The Peakstone Group, an investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions advisory and raising capital for middle market clients. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

The private equity industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, leading to a highly competitive job market for aspiring professionals, particularly at the associate level. Below, I will provide a comprehensive guide on how to stand out in the competitive private equity associate job market.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 13, 2023

On April 23 a group led by private equity firm TPG agreed to acquire OneOncology, the nation’s largest independent community oncology network, in a deal valued at $2.1 By: FOCUS Investment Banking Please see full Publication below for more information.

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JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 1, 2024

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Brokers / Corporate Finance - Mid-market investment banks consolidate at the fastest rate yet—Panmure Gordon & Liberum, Redburn (Europe) & Atlantic Equities and Cenkos Securities & FinnCap Group mergers reshape the City skyline.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 9, 2023

To know if the buyside is right for you, let’s start with a textbook understanding of “What is private equity?” Private equity involves investing capital directly into private businesses that are not publicly traded on stock exchanges (that would be a hedge fund). Strategic thinking skills are essential.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 2, 2023

Alongside hedge funds and venture capital firms, private equity is often the most coveted role within the finance sector, and for good reason – it is a highly compensated, competitive, and luckily, a non-client-facing role that is the end goal for many aspiring finance professionals. investment banking, private equity , VC, etc.)

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OfficeHours

JUNE 12, 2023

Working in private equity is highly attractive for many reasons, and many finance professionals who are not already in the field often look for ways to break in. One of the primary ways to do so is by landing an internship at a private equity firm you might want to work at.

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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

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The TRADE

JANUARY 23, 2024

Omar Darwish has joined fintech pioneer GTN as equity sales trader following a three-and-a-half-year stint at Arqaam Capital. His appointment comes as GTN continues its expansion efforts to build a comprehensive electronic trading and investment platform. GTN serves brokers, banks, asset managers, and fintech clients.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity firms play a vital role in the broader investment landscape, and their success relies heavily on their ability to execute deals effectively. Simply put, any private equity associate course must focus on developing and refining these skills.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 5, 2023

Private equity consulting firms play a crucial role in the success of portfolio companies by providing specialized expertise and strategic guidance. Private equity consulting firms go beyond traditional advisory services by providing value-added services to their clients.

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OfficeHours

JUNE 6, 2023

Private equity is an investment asset class that has gained significant prominence and popularity in recent decades. It has become a preferred choice for investors seeking attractive returns and diversification from traditional investment options such as stocks and bonds.

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Private Equity Info

APRIL 28, 2025

Private equity firms depend on quality deal flow in their target industries, and investment banks play a crucial role as a deal source. Identifying which banks lead deals in which sectors help PE firms source opportunities more efficiently.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 18, 2023

link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking What does it take to maximize real estate value? A well-structured lease, of course! Hear the details directly from a seasoned healthcare real estate advisor.

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OfficeHours

AUGUST 25, 2023

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. Following the GFC, the government enacted new regulations that limited banks’ abilities to underwrite highly leveraged financing.

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JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

That may be the case for private equity firms and other acquirers who have done numerous deals, but for practice owners who have never been through the process before – and probably never will again – that is not the case. By: FOCUS Investment Banking

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The TRADE

JUNE 28, 2023

New York-based independent prime broker Clear Street is set to launch a new investment banking business named Strategic Advisory Services. Clear Street has hired a team of investment bankers to build out the investment banking and advisory offering.

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OfficeHours

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Learn more from our leading Private Equity Course! Applicable to Investment Banking Analysts and Beyond! These discussions might reaffirm your interest in Investment Banking as a perfect fit, or they could steer you in a completely different direction. Is Private Equity Right for You? Just do it.

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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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The TRADE

JANUARY 5, 2024

Jefferies’ managing director and head of US equity distribution in Europe, Guy Trust, has left the bank after nearly a decade to join Daiwa Capital Markets Europe, The TRADE can reveal. Trust has an extensive career specialising in equities and arbitrage strategies.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JULY 26, 2023

link] By: FOCUS Investment Banking Having a trusted advisor help you create a fair market rent study positions you to have the best outcome in a PE or Real Estate sale. Did we mention that it’s free?

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