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Bulge Bracket Banks: 2024 Edition

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. But the events of 2023, including the UBS acquisition of Credit Suisse and the rise of firms like Wells Fargo, Jefferies, and RBC, have shaken up the traditional list.

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Sports Investment Banking: How to Win the Super Bowl and the World Cup in the Same Year

Mergers and Inquisitions

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?

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The M&A Lawyer Blog Publishes Forms Database

The M&A Lawyer

Mergers & Acquisitions practice relies heavily on the use of forms and precedent. Draft prepared by bulge bracket financial institution. Form of Written Consent of Sole Member of LLC Approving Merger A simple consent needed for the sole member of a limited liability company to approve an M&A transaction.

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Equity Research vs. Investment Banking: Careers, Compensation, Exits, and AI/Automation Risk

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. bulge bracket research team to startup PE firm). Investment Banking: Which Ones Right for You?

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Next Level of Video Game Dealmaking in Sight

The Deal

ATVI) acquisition, gaming M&A will likely jump to the next level. Additionally, the FTC and Department of Justice recently proposed changes to federal merger guidelines that could create tougher rules for tech deals, including the purchase of startups and vertical deals. Bulge-bracket deal expectations may also be a factor. “I

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Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Deals, Careers, Recruiting, Exits, and Offer Decisions

Mergers and Inquisitions

Note that while Leveraged Finance is technically in “capital markets,” it is closer to groups like M&A because most of the work relates to funding for acquisitions and leveraged buyouts. The post Capital Markets vs. Investment Banking: Deals, Careers, Recruiting, Exits, and Offer Decisions appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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UBS and Credit Suisse: The Next Shoe to Drop in the Financial Crisis of 2023?

Mergers and Inquisitions

First, Credit Suisse is obviously no longer a bulge bracket bank , so I’ll have to update that article. The Macro Impact of UBS and Credit Suisse (and SVB) I expect more bank failures, hurried/forced acquisitions, and “emergency backstops” before this crisis is over. appeared first on Mergers & Inquisitions.

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