Cooley M&A

JANUARY 19, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act imposes a 1% excise tax on certain repurchases of stock of publicly traded US corporations (“Covered Corporations”) effected after December 31, 2022 (the “Excise Tax”). [1] This post highlights key guidance from the Notice as it relates to common M&A and capital market transactions.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The pandemic marked a seminal moment across the capital markets, effectively drawing a line between the old world and the new. Outsourced trading is no longer a taboo topic. In fact, it is now firmly a part of the institutional trading ecosystem,” says Dragan Skoko, head of outsourced trading and xBK at BNY Mellon.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following last year’s trialogues, amendments were drafted in October and final compromise texts on the revision of Mifid II sent to the chair of the European Parliament Committee on economic and monetary affairs. With today’s approval, it is now time for the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) to define the technical standards.

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The TRADE

JULY 27, 2023

The bank also noted a “very strong increase in the capital markets platform, particularly in the Americas and EMEA”. These results are also based on the solidity of our diversified model and our capacity to pursue development in all phases of the economic cycle.

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The TRADE

APRIL 15, 2024

The banks appear to be in agreement that while their posted revenues demonstrate a solid foundation for continued growth, there is no accounting for the increasingly unpredictable nature of the global markets thanks to various macro and socio-economic factors. While overall markets revenues decreased 7% to $5.4

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 15, 2023

The “competition” test of section 7 envisions an ideal of markets in which multiple firms compete for the business of trading partners.

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Accenture Capital Markets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The year ahead will be busy for institutional investors and pension funds as they navigate political turbulence and speculations around when the economic cycle will shift. The post Top 3 Trends for the Institutional Investing & Pension Funds Space in 2018 appeared first on Accenture Capital Markets Blog.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It wasn’t until university, where I studied economics, that potential career paths became apparent. A friend suggested I consider investment banking and following a trading and sales summer placement at ABN AMRO in the City, I was instantly captivated – I had found my fit.

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The TRADE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

With the advent of an ever-more technologically innovative and globally connected capital markets sphere, fixed income emerging markets (EM) have demonstrably become an increasingly appealing area of interest for investors. One key way has been through new hires to push into new regions and establish internal processes.

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The TRADE

JULY 11, 2023

The FCA now has the task of preserving this sensitive balance in the detailed rules that come out next year,” Mike Carrodus, chief executive of Substantive Research, told The TRADE. “The call for a research platform is a clear indication that the market is struggling to match supply and demand effectively, despite overwhelming demand.

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Peak Frameworks

JUNE 27, 2023

Unlike the capital market, which caters to long-term financial needs, the money market is primarily concerned with the short-term management of liquidity and the implementation of monetary policy. Financing Trade Money markets are instrumental in financing both domestic and international trade.

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Peak Frameworks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Trading and Proprietary Trading Many large banks are involved in trading activities. This can be trading on behalf of their clients (like when you buy a stock through a bank's brokerage service) or proprietary trading where banks invest their own money.

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The Harvard Law School Forum

JUNE 15, 2023

The “competition” test of section 7 envisions an ideal of markets in which multiple firms compete for the business of trading partners.

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Focus Investment Banking

AUGUST 6, 2023

ESG isn’t just a matter for large, publicly traded companies. While many people see this as merely “doing the right thing,” there is also often an economic payoff. This is particularly true if your partners are publicly traded or foreign-owned. It’s increasingly becoming a must for small and medium-sized businesses.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 25, 2023

2022 drivers and headwinds Choppy access to capital markets and financing to fund ongoing operations Many life sciences companies faced challenges raising money in the capital markets in 2022. Novartis announced plans to spin off its generics and biosimilars division into a publicly traded stand-alone company.

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How2Exit

MAY 23, 2023

He then worked for what are called bulge bracket investment banks, mostly in the capital market space. This allows investors to access and trade private securities, giving them the opportunity to unlock the liquidity of their investments. In 2000, Richard's partner left and he left for Bear Stearns.

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Growth Business

MARCH 1, 2024

For institutional investors, therefore, private equity can offer exposure to fast-growing, high-potential, mid-sized private companies at a comparatively earlier stage of their growth trajectory than is available through the capital markets. What is private equity and how does it work? A selection of Innovate’s food.

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Wall Street Mojo

JANUARY 15, 2024

to one organization and as a liability to another organization and are solely taken into use for trading purposes. to one organization and as a liability to another organization and are solely taken into use for trading purposes. However, if economic winds shift unfavorably, leading to mortgage defaults, Michael could face losses.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 18, 2024

Despite the indisputable decline in physical trading practices, it is enduring within an increasingly technological capital markets world which has already put innumerable out-dated practices out of fashion. Market opinion – and moves – suggest that mourning the death of open outcry  may be premature.

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The TRADE

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The staff and Commission are deeply mission-driven, focused on protecting investors, maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitating capital formation. “[…] It’s been a great honour to serve with them, doing the people’s work, and ensuring that our capital markets remain the best in the world.”

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The TRADE

APRIL 30, 2024

The importance of these rules can be linked to the reshaping of the regulatory environment and ultimately creating a more robust trading environment and promoting investor confidence. Sceptics argue that higher capital requirements could tighten banks’ ability to lend, which could ultimately reduce economic growth.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 22, 2021

A series of blockbuster deals rallied the NASDAQ 100 Technology Index to trade more than 20% higher than 2019, and Q3 2020 recorded the highest global M&A deal value in the technology sector this decade. [2] The US government implemented a number of economic stimulus measures that rippled across the M&A landscape. A Look Ahead.

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Cooley M&A

JANUARY 20, 2022

19 treatments from Pfizer, Merck and potentially others hitting the market soon , we expect Big Pharma to continue to parlay this cash flow into growth in other areas of strategic focus. adjusted market opportunity for a potential new use. These players have looked further afield to add new capabilities and pipeline assets.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 23, 2024

FIS acquires post-trade platform Torstone Technology Coming in at number 10 in our 2024 most read countdown was a major merger and acquisition scoop announced at the start of the year. As revealed by The TRADE and sister publication Global Custodian in February, fintech giant acquired SaaS post-trade platform Torstone Technology.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The ADX Groups new business model aims to transform and future-proof its capital market. All enhancements further boost ADXs operational readiness, attract new types of new market participants, and increase trading activities, according to the firm. Ghannam Al Mazrouei, chairman of the ADX Group.

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The TRADE

MARCH 27, 2025

The move is set to enhance Thailands capital markets through streamlining the stock exchange, further democratising access to market data, facilitating equity issuance, and preserving market integrity. As a next step, SET will make ATLAS available to investors, further democratising access to market intelligence.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 23, 2025

Due to the significant interconnectedness within the EU capital market, a coordinated approach across the EU, involving authorities, market participants, financial market infrastructures and investors, is desirable, according to the watchdogs.

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The TRADE

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

These recommendations come off the back of an Adamantia feasibility study, conducted in 2022 with a group of sell-side and buy-siders named the Adamantia initiative which sought to explore the economic viability of the EUs CTP for equities.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 27, 2024

It is abundantly clear that data quality is non-negotiable in understanding liquidity dynamics and market microstructure. Traditionally, only quant trading firms were at the forefront of the data race, but this is changing. Matt Barrett, CEO and co-founder, Adaptive Trading technology is at a tipping point.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Jason Paltrowitz, director and EVP, corporate services, OTC Markets Group From across the pond, were bullish 2025 could be a good year for UK equities. If they can successfully deliver the economic growth touted, were confident of a warmer reception by investors for UK equities.

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The TRADE

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Bruno Lettich, global head of rates trading, Standard Chartered and Thomas Kikis and global co-head, corporate sales and head of markets, US and Americas, Standard Chartered The coming change in US administration will see a front-loaded agenda of policy change in 2025.

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