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Fireside Friday with… Stifel’s Raymond Powell

The TRADE

European retail is still a growing part of the liquidity pool and there are a number of providers such Turquoise Maxx that are seeking to simplify and cheapen market access. The UK retail network is an established source of liquidity. Retail trading remains highly topical. The path of travel is very clear.

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Investment Banking in India: Please Avoid It and Try Again in Another Country

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. You’ll see deals in industrials , technology , healthcare , power , consumer/retail , real estate , and all the other sectors.

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Next Level of Video Game Dealmaking in Sight

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One explanation, the analyst said, is that PlayStation 5, or PS5, consoles are finally making their way to retailers after two years of supply constraints. 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

On the other hand, I do not recommend capital markets over something like a private equity mega-fund offer , even if the capital markets offer is at a bulge bracket. You also pitch prospective clients on deals and spend time learning your industry. If it’s a 5-person regional boutique , take the BB capital markets offer.

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Investment Banking in Singapore: The Best Gateway to Asia for the Non-Chinese?

Mergers and Inquisitions

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. These banks focus on the capital markets, so you should target the bulge brackets if you want to work on M&A deals.

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The 20 greatest trading innovations

The TRADE

Usually hosted by bulge bracket banks, SIs are an internalising mechanism that allow banks to execute flow over the counter or off exchange. Given their low risk and low fee model they’re extremely popular with retail investors. TCA can be done in-house but is also offered by third party providers.

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