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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Bulge Bracket Banking Bank Boutique 105

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. What does your role involve?

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Funds Capital Capital Market S&P 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

After an initial slowdown when the pandemic first struck in early 2020, banks have generated record-high fees from M&A and capital markets deals. Initially, it’s 100% cash, but a percentage will shift to stock and deferred compensation as you move up. What Happened to Investment Banking Fees? at some smaller firms.

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Investment Investment Banking Banking Bank 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While everyone seems to know about equity research and trading stocks, fixed income research gets far less attention. Do something else in finance first , such as corporate banking , capital markets , or a credit rating agency role (any job with the “ Credit Analyst ” title works).

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Equities Debt Asset Management Recruitment 59

The TRADE

OCTOBER 24, 2024

While perhaps not one of the most exciting aspects of the trade lifecycle, settlement is a central process that acts as a pillar for the capital markets. Usually hosted by bulge bracket banks, SIs are an internalising mechanism that allow banks to execute flow over the counter or off exchange.

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Trading Investors IT S&P 120