Boutique Bulge Bracket M&A 
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.
Wizenius
JULY 9, 2023
The choice between working in a bulge bracket investment bank or a boutique investment bank depends on individual preferences and career goals. Deal Size and Prestige: Bulge Bracket IB Firms often handle large-scale deals and have a global presence. Here are five factors to consider when comparing the two: 1.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
I did not expect to revisit investment banker salary and bonus data for a while, but the banks ruined my plans by changing base salaries multiple times in less than a year. Unfortunately, that has made it difficult to determine the “average ranges.”. As a result, I am listing below the new base salary ranges for U.S.-based Is it $80K + $85K = $165K?
Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
Asia-Pacific sees ~$1+ trillion of M&A deal activity per year , and SE Asia accounts for only ~10% of that (note that the first image below is only for 9 months of the year, so the full-year numbers are higher): $50 – $100 billion of M&A deal activity per year may seem like a lot, but it’s less than Canada in an average year.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JUNE 21, 2023
There are usually a few hundred M&A deals per year for $50 – $100 billion of total volume : For context, that’s less activity than Canada in an average year, and it’s about 5-10% of the deal volume of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. bulge-bracket banks , such as JPM, GS, MS, and Citi, always rank well in the league tables.
Mergers and Inquisitions
JULY 17, 2024
based bulge brackets (GS, MS, JPM, Citi, and BofA) are the strongest international banks, and Avendus, Kotak, JM Financial, ICICI, and Axis are the strongest domestic firms. I always advise students that it’s best to start in a global financial center, such as New York or London , and that is part of the rationale here as well.
Mergers and Inquisitions
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Admittedly, not all banks did this, and many bulge bracket firms will start in the normal time frame of January – March. 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 ideally a bit higher.
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