The TRADE

OCTOBER 9, 2024

They’re newer in terms of access to capital but less developed in terms of how feasible it is to get into them. Given the liquidity landscape can often be more sparse or difficult to navigate, the use of local brokers alongside the bulge brackets is something Willis thinks is essential to minimise market footprint.

Trading 59

Trading Bulge Bracket Asset Management Bank 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

the appropriate debt vs. equity mix, and additional capital needs over the next few quarters. 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). bunds (Germany), or Japanese government bonds (JGBs)?

Equities 59

Equities Debt Asset Management Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The bad news is that despite these positives, it’s still highly dependent on the government and overall macro conditions – despite claims to the contrary. Government Policies, Taxes, and Regulations – How much is the government subsidizing EVs? Is it encouraging utility companies to source their energy from renewable producers?

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 5, 2023

Sovereign wealth funds have much longer time horizons and more “permanent capital” than traditional PE firms, hedge funds, and funds of funds, and these points create differences in timing, strategy, and willingness to pay. But the biggest difference relates to carried interest. You can get into good business schools in the U.S.

Recruitment 59

Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Only wealthy individuals and institutions could invest, so governments cared less about PE firms than commercial banks and brokerages. government has become more aggressive about regulating all “private funds” (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.) Government Suddenly Care So Much About Private Equity Regulation?

Private Equity 105

Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 105

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a result, private debt providers and the syndicated market increasingly are competing on pricing and covenant packages to win new acquisition financing mandates, and many bulge bracket banks are sponsoring their own private debt funds. Still, average leverage levels in sponsor buyouts declined from 7.1x in 2022 to 5.9x

M&A 59

M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

However, public finance teams advise only governments, non-profits, and tax-exempt entities not private corporations and the scope of deals and industries is much narrower. Since they are deemed essential services, governments regulate them strictly by setting an allowed or authorized Return on Equity and capital structure.

Investment Banking 59

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59