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Joined-up thinking: Could a wave of European banking consolidation be on the way?

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 19, 2025

The value of European banking M&A hits its highest point in a decade as lenders hunt for growth across the continent - A potential ramping-up in European banking M&A has become a hot topic as a lower net interest margin environment means European dealmakers are looking to return to the deal table in order to seek growth.

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Binance is banking big on M&A and VC deals

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 15, 2023

The world’s largest crypto exchange by volume, Binance, is making big bets on M&A this year, paying particular attention to geographical gaps and customer base. Ling’s role at the company focuses on VC investments, strategic M&A and business development. He joined Binance nearly seven months ago, after stints at Bird and Uber.

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M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

Global M&A in 2024 faced geopolitical issues, elevated interest rates, and inflationary pressures, with expanding antitrust, foreign investment, national security, and export regimes adding complexity. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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M&A Insights and Outlooks Regarding Financing: A Conversation with Gary Grote of Bridgepoint Investment Banking

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 8, 2024

Below is his conversation with Gary Grote, Managing Director at Bridgepoint Investment Banking, which focuses on capital raising and M&A advisory solutions. In this Q&A, Gary discusses the financing landscape, how it impacts overall deal activity, and what may be on the horizon for M&A deals in the upcoming year.

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Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025

JD Supra: Mergers

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Artificial intelligence is like a baseline that banks will implement for back-end operations, customer-facing tools like chatbots and digital banking services, said James Stevens, a partner at Troutman Pepper Locke. By: Troutman Pepper Locke

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M&A in 2023 and Trends for 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 4, 2024

M&A activity in 2023 was subdued, as dealmakers grappled with geopolitical tensions, inflation, rising interest rates, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, against a backdrop of general economic uncertainty. banking sector in the early part of the year also took their toll. Challenges in the U.S. By: Morrison & Foerster LLP

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The banks that loaned Musk $13B to buy Twitter might be having regrets

TechCrunch: M&A

AUGUST 20, 2024

As readers might recall, billionaire Elon Musk borrowed $13 billion from Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and five other major banks to help finance the $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, as it was then called. X, the social network formerly known as Twitter, looks like a pretty bad investment right about now.

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DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On September 17, 2024, the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) announced that it withdrew its 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and instead, for purposes of evaluating the competitive impact of bank mergers, will rely on its 2023 Merger Guidelines, which apply to all industries.

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2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

We set out below a number of interesting English court decisions and market developments which have taken place and their impact on M&A transactions. Investment bank not. Investment bank not. Our Summer review looks at these developments and gives practical guidance on their implications. By: White & Case LLP

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Europe’s banks restructure, consolidate and partner their way into the digital future

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Governments play a pivotal role in European bank M&A: State coffers play significant roles. . - “Challenger” bank M&A catches fire: The UK grabs headlines with Coventry Building Society’s and Nationwide Building Society’s respective acquisitions of The Co‑operative Bank and Virgin Money.

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M&A Segment Trends, Seller and Buyer Motivations, and Process Strategies: A Conversation with Robert Meyer at Peakstone Group

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 17, 2024

To help businesses, investors, and deal professionals better understand the evolving M&A market, Rob Connolly – a partner in and leader of LP’s Corporate Practice Group – shares a series of conversations with M&A experts. Robert has over 20 years of investment banking and private equity. By: Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

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Nubank acquires AI-for-banks startup Hyperplane

TechCrunch: M&A

JUNE 26, 2024

Hyperplane focused on allowing banks to train their own models to power tools across their risk, collections and marketing departments. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 Characteristics of a Winning M&A Pipeline

Midaxo

APRIL 23, 2024

Building a successful M&A pipeline is challenging. During our recent webinar, “ 4 Steps to Build a Winning M&A Pipeline ,” we discussed the four characteristics that stood out. investment banks, analyst firms, strategic consultancies.). How do the best in the business do it? We asked them. This is hard to do.

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Nigerian digital bank FairMoney in talks to buy Umba in $20M all-stock deal, sources say

TechCrunch: M&A

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

FairMoney, a digital bank based in Lagos and headquartered in Paris, is in discussions to acquire Umba, a credit-led digital bank providing payroll and financial services to customers in Nigeria and Kenya, in a $20 million all-stock deal, sources tell TechCrunch.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This partially explains why sports investment banking has become a hot field, with JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs launching their own sports coverage groups. For a long time, sports teams and franchises were not worth that much, so banks rarely put their “A-Teams” on these deals. What is Sports Investment Banking?

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Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

How2Exit

MAY 20, 2024

b' E212: Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Carl Allen is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) professional with over 30 years of experience. He actively invests in and funds student deals through his private equity fund.

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MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

MergersCorp M&A International, a leading investment banking advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, is proud to announce the acquisition of the official sell side mandate for one of Italy’s most prestigious Serie A soccer clubs.

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State Street’s $7.45MM OFAC Penalty Highlights Importance of Sanctions in M&A Due Diligence

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 6, 2024

million penalty against State Street Bank and Trust Company and its non-bank, fintech subsidiary Charles River Systems for 38 apparent violations of the Ukraine/Russia-Related Sanctions Regulations, which occurred between December 2016 and May 2020. By: The Volkov Law Group

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Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Solganick & Co.

DECEMBER 20, 2024

December 20, 2024 – The software and IT services M&A market has seen a rebound in 2024 after a dip in 2023, with a focus on smaller transactions and strategic acquisitions. Forecast for 2025: Continued Growth: M&A activity is expected to continue to rise in 2025, with a focus on strategic acquisitions and digital transformation.

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Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

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. FOCUS Investment Banking specializes in middle-market transactions across a wide range of industries.

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Global M&A faces market headwinds in Q2

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 15, 2023

A still-gloomy economic outlook and ongoing geopolitical tensions, combined with a shock banking crisis in the spring, meant there were plenty of opposing factors facing M&A transactions. Ongoing uncertainty hampers dealmaking in second quarter of the year, but mining megadeals and the race for clean energy offer a ray of hope.

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FDIC Proposal on Change-in-Control Notices Has Potential Ripple Effects on M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

AUGUST 30, 2024

Some advisers suggested the bank regulatory agencies could join forces without this proposed rule, though they have not always coordinated on various works in the past. Although the agencies could collaborate informally, Alexandra Steinberg Barrage, partner at Troutman Pepper Hamilton Sanders LLP, pointed out a potential challenge with that.

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KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

MergersCorp M&A International

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New York, NY – The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) in New York is excited to announce its strategic partnership with MergersCorp M&A International, an american leading investment banking and advisory firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate finance. As the U.S.

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How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts

How2Exit

OCTOBER 28, 2024

E252: How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts - Watch Here About the Guest(s): Issac Qureshi : Issac Qureshi is the founder and owner of Bauer, a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) firm specializing in e-commerce.

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Re-fencing: the pitfalls, and opportunities, of M&A for ring-fenced banks

JD Supra: Mergers

JUNE 23, 2023

The UK’s bank ring-fencing regime puts barriers in the way of mergers and acquisitions by ring-fenced bodies. The government has recently evidenced its intention to relax these, both as part of its review of the regime generally and, during times of crisis, for specific acquisitions. Please see Publication below for more information.

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Strategic Advisors in Global Markets: Your Partner in Investment Banking

MergersCorp M&A International

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have emerged as critical pathways for companies aiming to achieve these objectives. In this environment, MergersCorp Investment Banking stands out as a dedicated partner for businesses navigating the complexities of the global market.

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[Video] Hospital M&A Trends & Strategic Considerations for 2024

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 22, 2024

Mr. Luke is joined by Rex Burgdorfer, a partner at Juniper Advisory, which is an investment bank that partners with hospitals and health systems, to dive into today’s topic. By: Holland & Knight LLP

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Arthur Petropoulos: Helping Companies Sell and Secure Capital through M&A

How2Exit

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Their team is experienced in M&A, and they hire the best talent available. rn Summary: Arthur Petropoulos, managing partner at Hill View Partners, shares his journey into the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and discusses the services his firm provides. rn rn Quotes: rn rn "Our firm, we help companies sell themselves.

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Conor Miller Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director

Focus Investment Banking

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Washington, DC, (November 21, 2024) – FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce the addition of Conor Miller as a Managing Director. Conor’s diverse industry expertise and leadership background make him a tremendous asset to our clients and the FOCUS team,” said Craig Ladkin, Managing Director at FOCUS Investment Banking.

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M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley

How2Exit

APRIL 29, 2024

b' E207: M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Tina Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in various business ventures, starting from her entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine.

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Reverberations from the falling dominos of SVB, Signature and Silvergate are felt on European shores

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

By: White & Case LLP

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Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell

How2Exit

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

b' E185: Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell - Watch Here rn rn About the Guest(s): rn Steve Conwell is a co-founder of Final Ascent, a mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planning and succession strategies.

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Sector trends - September 2024: Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending

JD Supra: Mergers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

UK & European Financial Services M&A: Sector Trends H2 2023 | H1 2024 — Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending - Consolidation fever grips non-bank lenders and banks alike—SME lending, revenue-based finance and PropFinance at its core. Current market: Marginal uptick in M&A activity.

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Survey: Global M&A Risks and Trends in Q1 2023

Deal Lawyers

JUNE 6, 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright & MergerMarket recently published “Global M&A Trends and Risks 2023,” which reports the results of a survey 200 of the most senior executives from multinational corporations, PE firms, and investment banks to gauge current M&A risks and trends.

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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

People are convinced that financial modeling in equity research is vastly different from investment banking and that research requires different or more specialized skills. Traditionally, banks gave away equity research reports for free to incentivize large clients to trade with the bank.

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Q&A: From Shale to Scale: Key Market Trends and Issues Impacting Upstream Oil and Gas M&A

JD Supra: Mergers

MARCH 27, 2024

Steve has 30 years of experience in oil and gas investment banking, most recently having served as the head of Global A&D for the energy group of Barclays Capital. By: Morgan Lewis

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Report: M&A Risks in First Half of 2023

Deal Lawyers

JULY 26, 2023

Developed in partnership with MergerMarket, Aon recently published a report entitled “M&A Risk in Review,” which references survey data from 50 senior executives from corporate development teams, private equity firms, and investment banks and Aon’s own experience providing transaction advisory and/or insurance solutions on deals in the first half (..)

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Infighting among fintech players has caused TabaPay to ‘pull out’ from buying bankrupt Synapse

TechCrunch: M&A

MAY 9, 2024

A dust-up between Evolve Bank & Trust, Mercury and Synapse has led TabaPay to abandon its acquisition plans of troubled banking-as-a-service startup Synapse. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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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. At Beyond M&A, we prefer to call it Pre-Emptive Due Diligence. Why Team Issues Matter If theres a team issue , it becomes even more important post-investment. But I digress.

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How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

How2Exit

MARCH 10, 2025

Richmond shares his experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), detailing his innovative strategies for structuring deals, including vendor financing, virtual rollups, and work-in-buyout (WIBO) models. E271: How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

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Sector trends - September 2024: Brokers / Corporate Finance

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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11 Lessons We Learned About Protecting Assets and Risks in M&A by Interviewing Joe Prencipe

How2Exit

MARCH 7, 2023

11 Lessons We Learned About Protecting Assets and Risks in M&A by Interviewing Joe Prencipe. Ron Concept 1: Know The Risks of M&A When it comes to mergers and acquisitions (M&A), it is essential to understand the risks involved. -Ron M&A can be a great way to expand a business, but it can also be very risky.

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Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards, 10th edition

JD Supra: Mergers

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Davies’ Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions guide draws on our substantial cross-border M&A experience to offer guidance on both the legal framework and practical aspects of Canadian mergers and acquisitions, including critical tax and regulatory considerations. Please see full Guide below for more information.

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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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Joined-up thinking: Could a wave of European banking consolidation be on the way?

Binance is banking big on M&A and VC deals

Trending Sources

M&A in 2024 and Trends for 2025

M&A Insights and Outlooks Regarding Financing: A Conversation with Gary Grote of Bridgepoint Investment Banking

Banking Sector Girds for M&A Uptick in 2025

M&A in 2023 and Trends for 2024

The banks that loaned Musk $13B to buy Twitter might be having regrets

DOJ Repeals 1995 Bank Merger Guidelines and Now Will Apply Its 2023 Merger Guidelines to Bank M&A

2024 Summer review – M&A legal and market developments

Europe’s banks restructure, consolidate and partner their way into the digital future

M&A Segment Trends, Seller and Buyer Motivations, and Process Strategies: A Conversation with Robert Meyer at Peakstone Group

Nubank acquires AI-for-banks startup Hyperplane

4 Characteristics of a Winning M&A Pipeline

Nigerian digital bank FairMoney in talks to buy Umba in $20M all-stock deal, sources say

Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Unveiling the Secrets of Main Street M&A: Insider Tips from M&A Veteran Carl Allen

MergersCorp M&A International Secures Official M&A Sell Side Mandate for Renowned Italian Serie A Soccer Club

State Street’s $7.45MM OFAC Penalty Highlights Importance of Sanctions in M&A Due Diligence

Continued Growth in Software and IT Services M&A Expected in 2025

Bob Lipton Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director in Human Capital Management Team to Expand M&A Services to the Legal Community

Global M&A faces market headwinds in Q2

FDIC Proposal on Change-in-Control Notices Has Potential Ripple Effects on M&A

KOTRA New York Partners with MergersCorp to Elevate Korean Business Opportunities in M&A and Corporate Finance

How Issac Qureshi Built an E-Commerce Empire: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Leveraged Buyouts

Re-fencing: the pitfalls, and opportunities, of M&A for ring-fenced banks

Strategic Advisors in Global Markets: Your Partner in Investment Banking

[Video] Hospital M&A Trends & Strategic Considerations for 2024

Arthur Petropoulos: Helping Companies Sell and Secure Capital through M&A

Conor Miller Joins FOCUS Investment Banking as Managing Director

M&A Masterclass: Building and Exiting Businesses in Health & Beauty with Tina Bradley

Reverberations from the falling dominos of SVB, Signature and Silvergate are felt on European shores

Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell

Sector trends - September 2024: Specialty Finance / Marketplace Lending

Survey: Global M&A Risks and Trends in Q1 2023

Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Q&A: From Shale to Scale: Key Market Trends and Issues Impacting Upstream Oil and Gas M&A

Report: M&A Risks in First Half of 2023

Infighting among fintech players has caused TabaPay to ‘pull out’ from buying bankrupt Synapse

It’s OK to Have Amber Flags on Your Vendor Due Diligence Report

How This Dealmaker Closes a Business Acquisition Every Week—WITHOUT Using His Own Money!

Sector trends - September 2024: Brokers / Corporate Finance

11 Lessons We Learned About Protecting Assets and Risks in M&A by Interviewing Joe Prencipe

Canadian Mergers & Acquisitions: A Guide for Investment Banks, Bidders and Boards, 10th edition

FOCUS Investment Banking and FOCUS Capital Partners Strengthen Ties Alongside Ownership Transition

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