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Tepid UK & European private capital markets spur unicorns into inorganic opportunities

JD Supra: Mergers

3 reasons for continuously high fintech M&A activity levels: Banks target indirect digital access: Through credit lines, investments in venture capital funds, collaborations with innovators and establishment of next generation incubators.

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Buy- and sell-side cooperation on IPOs and block trades key to modernising UK capital market says Investment Association

The TRADE

As the UK capital market seeks to modernise, collaboration between the buy- and sell-side as they adopt the relevant trading technology is paramount, according to a recent report by the IA.  We are therefore calling for buy- and sell-side collaboration to embrace technological advancements and automate the IPO process. “Our

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CME and S&P DJI to collaborate on launch of options later this month

The TRADE

Based on the success of our S&P 500 Annual Dividend Index futures, which traded more than 900,000 contracts in 2023, we are pleased to introduce these new options contracts to provide market participants with even greater flexibility to customise their dividend-related strategies.”

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RBC Capital Markets taps HSBC for new director of central bank sales

The TRADE

RBC Capital Markets has appointed Mitul Patel director, central bank sales, based in London. As part of the role, Patel will hold responsibility for distributing global rates product, alongside collaborating closely with global trading teams, internal partners in DCM, syndicate, and sales to execute strategy and drive growth.

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Can the Capital Markets Union save Europe from mediocrity?

The TRADE

The recently-published EU competitiveness report, penned by former prime minister of Italy Mario Draghi, is the latest in a long line of research projects that has shone a spotlight on the EU capital markets, reaching a similar conclusion to those gone before it: things need to change. That naturally leads to consolidation.

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BNY Mellon expands collaboration with Microsoft to enhance data platform

The TRADE

BNY Mellon and Microsoft are collaborating to expand and enhance the custodian’s data analytics platform. As part of the collaboration, the two firms will tap into artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that are designed to enhance productivity and to make more informed decisions.

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People Moves Monday: State Street Global Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, Fidelity Investments and more…

The TRADE

RBC Capital Markets appointed Mitul Patel director, central bank sales, based in London. As part of the role, Patel will hold responsibility for distributing global rates product, alongside collaborating closely with global trading teams, internal partners in DCM, syndicate, and sales to execute strategy and drive growth.