Mergers and Inquisitions

AUGUST 16, 2023

RMB vs. USD: Does the firm raise capital in China’s currency (the RMB), or does it raise USD from Limited Partners overseas? You could add a few other names to this list, such as Xiaomi (its PE arm), Huaxing, and BA Capital for RMB funds, and Macquarie and Bain in the USD funds. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Private Equity Equities Recruitment Funds 94

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. Internships at local venture capital or private equity firms. bulge brackets (well, except for RBC). Internships at regional boutique banks. Corporate finance roles at nearby companies.

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

The TRADE

MAY 24, 2024

That is something that the mid and smaller brokers can access relative to the bulge bracket who don’t really see that as an important USP for the business right now. The UK market is still a much more capital-intensive market for most accounts. The de-equitisation in the UK with consolidation and mergers could continue.

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Bulge Bracket Electronics Retail Trading 52

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. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs paid quite well, with many Associates in the $400K – $500K total compensation range, and various other bulge bracket and middle market firms followed suit.

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Investment Investment Banking Bank Banking 130

Mergers and Inquisitions

MARCH 22, 2023

I made the same mistake the regulators did: ignoring shifts in the Credit Suisse deposit and cash base because its regulatory capital ratios looked “fine.” First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Bank Banking Government Investment Banking 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Top Firms in Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking Most people would say the top investment banks are the bulge brackets and elite boutiques , at least for entry-level roles. The post Wealth Management vs. Investment Banking: Career Deathmatch appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Investment Banking Management Bank Banking 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). appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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Equities Debt Asset Management Recruitment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

APRIL 24, 2024

We’ll return to this point later, but in finance, it’s more common to do a pre-MBA internship at a small VC/PE firm or boutique bank rather than a bulge bracket bank. If you’re targeting an informal venture capital internship , private equity internship , or search fund internship , focus on smaller, local firms.

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IT Investment Banking Recruitment Finance 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Renewable Energy Investment Banking Definition: In renewable energy investment banking, bankers advise companies in the solar, wind, biofuel, storage, battery, smart grid, electric vehicle, hydrogen, hydroelectric, and carbon capture verticals on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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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. You can also potentially join a portfolio company if you’ve worked in a group that does direct or co-investments.

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Recruitment Funds Private Equity Investment 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Sports Investment Banking Definition: In sports IB, bankers advise on equity and debt issuances, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring deals for sports teams and leagues, sports-adjacent technology and services firms, and facilities such as arenas, stadiums, and racetracks. What is Sports Investment Banking?

Investment Banking 105

Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 105

Mergers and Inquisitions

JANUARY 22, 2025

Equity research recruiting tends to be less structured, though the bulge bracket banks and elite boutiques still run traditional processes that start over a year before summer internships. If you do IB, you can get into deal-based roles ( private equity , corporate development , venture capital , etc.),

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Investment Banking Equities Bank Banking 64

Mergers and Inquisitions

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

government has become more aggressive about regulating all “private funds” (private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, etc.) If they can win a well-known Limited Partner with these terms, they can use this LP’s commitment to persuade other investors and raise more capital. But that is changing as of 2023, as the U.S. In the U.S.,

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Private Equity Equities Finance Finance 105

Cooley M&A

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

2023’s much-discussed downturn in mergers & acquisitions – with global M&A volume and value down 6% and 17%, respectively, from 2022 – was largely driven by the slowdown in the tech sector, with global tech M&A volumes down 51% year over year, while other sectors saw marked increases. [1] in 2022 to 5.9x

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M&A Mergers and Acquisitions Private Equity Equities 59

Mergers and Inquisitions

DECEMBER 18, 2024

For example, you dont need to work at a bulge bracket or elite boutique bank to participate; you could work at a smaller bank, in management consulting, or another finance-related field (Big 4, corporate development, valuation, etc.). If youre in the U.S.,

Private Equity 98

Private Equity Recruitment Equities Middle Market 98

Mergers and Inquisitions

MAY 14, 2025

Infrastructure Investment Banking Definition: In infrastructure investment banking, bankers advise companies in the data center, renewables, transportation, utilities, and energy storage/transportation markets on equity and debt issuances, asset deals, and mergers and acquisitions.

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Investment Banking Bank Banking Investment 59