Bulge Bracket Debt Trading 
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.
The TRADE
JANUARY 22, 2025
What has your journey to the trading desk been like? 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. My day may range from trading liquid US stocks to more illiquid European names.
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Mergers and Inquisitions
MAY 10, 2023
You’ll learn about the trade-offs of Singapore and other locations in this article. The basic difference is that the international bulge bracket banks tend to be stronger in M&A advisory and weaker in equity and debt capital markets. If you’re in the first group, congrats!
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. Financials are usually in the #1 spot because banks and insurance firms constantly issue debt; other sectors trade places in the rankings.
The TRADE
MAY 24, 2024
Longer term, the new Government will face a number of aggressive assumptions regarding UK growth and tax revenue, with implication for absolute debt service levels. 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.
Wall Street Mojo
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
The primary sources of LMM companies are primarily different forms of debt and credit line lending systems. When listed as publicly traded companies, they mostly become small-cap and micro-cap stocks trading on the exchange. The classification helps investors gauge the performance and growth potential to make future investments.
Mergers and Inquisitions
OCTOBER 18, 2023
or debt offerings (investment-grade or high-yield bonds). Many firms put capital markets groups within “Investment Banking,” but some include it within Sales & Trading or “Global Markets.” You also pitch prospective clients on deals and spend time learning your industry.
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