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Corporate Finance Jobs: Cozy Careers, But Bad “Plan B” Options

Mergers and Inquisitions

Corporate finance jobs at normal companies are bad … …if you’re using them to break into a deal-based field, such as investment banking , private equity , or venture capital , or as a “Plan B” if you interview around but do not get into one of these. In my view, corporate finance jobs are not ideal “stepping stone roles.”

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US Capital Markets Midyear Report: The Revival of IPOs and a Possible Turning Point

JD Supra: Mergers

capital markets’ resilience and ability to adapt, IPOs, debt markets and mergers and acquisitions (and related financings) have shown substantial increases over 2023. As a testament to the U.S.

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State of the Venture Capital Market in the Southeast: Q2 2023

JD Supra: Mergers

As we close the books on another quarter of deal activity here at Hutchison, it’s time to take a closer look at venture capital financing trends and themes in the innovation hubs we serve across the Southeast.

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Key Takeaways From the Fund Finance Association 2024 Global Leadership Summit

JD Supra: Mergers

The Pine Cliffs Resort hosted the FFA’s 2024 Global Leadership Summit this week where key players and leaders from across the industry gathered to discuss macroeconomic, geopolitical, policy, legal, regulatory and other matters affecting the fund finance market and related capital markets. By: DLA Piper

Finance 161
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Tepid UK & European private capital markets spur unicorns into inorganic opportunities

JD Supra: Mergers

Thinning of the herd: Private capital drought claims its first victims—overcrowded consumer finance and. No shortage of asset availability: Financial sponsors seizing exit opportunities, fintechs shedding non-core business lines and banks cashing-out. By: White & Case LLP

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Cboe Clear Europe gets regulatory green light to launch securities financing transactions clearing

The TRADE

Cboe Clear Europe has received regulatory approval to clear European Securities Financing Transactions (SFTs), granted by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) and the Autoriteit Financiële Markten (AFM). Initially, the service will cover key European markets, with plans to expand the offering based on client demand and market developments.”

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SEC Announces Measures to Facilitate Capital Formation

JD Supra: Mergers

The SECs Division of Corporation Finance (Division) anticipates that these new measures will facilitate capital formation in the U.S. capital markets. By: Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Capital 161