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AFME appoints new head of capital markets

The TRADE

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has appointed April Day head of capital markets. As part of the role, she oversaw equity capital markets (ECM), trading and post-trade activities. She also brings extensive experience in investment banking and capital markets to the new role.

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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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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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Capital Markets Tribunal Keeps High Bar to Establish Improper Defensive Private Placement

JD Supra: Mergers

On March 11, 2024, the Ontario Capital Markets Tribunal (Tribunal) released its reasons for dismissing Mithaq Capital Inc.'s s (Mithaq) application on December 14, 2023, to cease trade a private placement that Aimia Inc. Aimia) completed in October 2023.

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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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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. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it is expanding the accommodations available for issuers that submit draft registration statements for nonpublic review.

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An Alternative Approach to Access Capital and Liquidity – Why US Companies Should Consider an ASX Listing

JD Supra: Mergers

While the ASX may not be an obvious alternative to US capital markets, there are a number of reasons why the it can be attractive. A number of US companies have gone public in Australia as an alternative to a further private round in the US. By: DLA Piper

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