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JANUARY 9, 2025

Its time to take a quick look back on our industry in 2024, but more importantly what 2025 is portending. With a new administration taking office and no clear direction for interest rates or even further fed cuts, it will be an interesting one economically. But public finance and the hiring market is looking very strong, indeed. The Start Of 2024 As we look back on 2024, it was certainly a very interesting year for our industry.

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American Banker - Investment Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

Regulatory shifts and loan growth are some of the hot-button topics banks will seek to address as they start sharing their fourth-quarter reports next week.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

In line with international and European developments, Ireland has introduced a new regime to provide for a process to allow for certain transactions that may present risks to the security or public order of the State to be reviewed by the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. The legal framework for the regime is contained in the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023, which came into force by Ministerial Order on 6 January 2025.

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Financial Times - Banking

JANUARY 5, 2025

Boutiques counting on M&A rebound to support elevated valuations and star hires

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Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 10, 2025

I remember the first time I learned about CFIUS. It was right after the Foreign Investment and National Security Act of 2007 when CFIUS was codified. I thought the whole thing was so strange. It’s not even an agency, but an interagency committee? Voluntary filings?

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TechCrunch: M&A

JANUARY 7, 2025

The combined entity is expected to be valued at $3.7 billion based on yesterdays closing share prices. 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 10, 2025

MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has reached a definitive agreement to acquire three investment teams and assets managed by Mesirow, an independent financial services firm. As part of the move, MIM is acquiring the high yield and bank loan, strategic fixed income and small-cap equity teams and certain related investment products. Nearly $6 billion of assets managed by the acquired team will transfer to MIM, under the terms of the transaction.

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Cisco: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2025

Explore how Rasheeda Frazier of Empowering Greatness Inc. drives digital transformation for SMBs, fostering innovation and agility, and empowering communities through strategic insights and Cisco partnerships.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 8, 2025

Quantum computing stocks dropped Wednesday after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang declared that useful quantum computers are likely decades in the future.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 8, 2025

As the global markets look towards 2025, a dynamic evolution is anticipated within the landscape of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Key strategic drivers such as regulatory adjustments, monetary policy normalizations, and technological advancements are set to steer the course of M&A activities. A significant trend is the heightened focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is shaping up to be a crucial catalyst in M&A, particularly as businesses seek to bolster their operational f

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In today’s world of social media, dating apps, and remote work, businesses risk becoming irrelevant (or getting "ghosted") if they fail to meet the evolving needs of Gen Z consumers. Credit cards with flexible payment options, especially for young adults with little-to-no credit history, are a particularly important and valuable solution for this generation.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 7, 2025

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has appointed April Day head of capital markets. Day has been promoted to the role, following 12 years at AFME, where she has previously served as head of equities. 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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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 9, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking is pleased to announce that John-Michael Tamburro has joined the firm as a Managing Director in its Technology Services group. With over 11 years of experience across the financial industry, John-Michael brings a wealth of expertise to his new role, where he will specialize in mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bank of America analyst John Murphy downgraded the electric vehicle maker to neutral from buy.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2025

As the healthcare and life sciences industry gears up for the highly anticipated JP Morgan Healthcare Conference later this month, stakeholders across the sector are focusing on key trends and strategies to make the most of this unparalleled networking and deal-making event. To help attendees make the most of the 2025 conference and related events, Morgan Lewis recently hosted its second annual Pre-JPM Conference Networking Event featuring a panel discussion of industry leaders, who offered.

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Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence

In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 9, 2025

Optiver, IMC Trading, Jump Trading Group, XTX Markets and ABN AMRO Clearing Bank have invested in A5X, a new Brazilian derivatives exchange which is set to begin operations by 2026. The Series B strategic investment follows a previous funding round and will specifically fund the investment in talent and technology necessary for A5Xs launch. The five latest investors, as well as contributing capital, are set to share their joint knowledge in the creation and evolution of other stock exchanges g

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The New York Times: Banking

JANUARY 10, 2025

The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier assets like stocks and real estate.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 10, 2025

AllState, Chubb and Travelers are the most exposed carriers to insured losses in the wildfires, according to JPMorgan.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2025

Due diligence is a necessary part of any M&A transaction. This process can be an exhaustive deep dive into the target companys history. In some cases, the buyer wants to assure itself of certain highly confidential and sensitive aspects of the targets operations and assets. We most commonly see this arise in relation to proprietary software and source code, customer lists, executive compensation, and the risks become most acute where the buyer and target are competitors.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 9, 2025

Aviad Axelrod has been named head of fixed income and equities (FIEQ) product for EMEA at BNY within the Global Markets Trading business, effective as of 6 January. He most recently served in an algorithmic trading and execution services role at Stifel Financial. London-based Axelrod will report to both John Goodheart,global head of FIEQ product and Bianca Gould, head of fixed income and equities EMEA at BNY.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 8, 2025

Dékuple accelerates its european expansion with majority stakes in Selmore (Amsterdam) and DotControl (Rotterdam) A strategic partnership to continue.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 6, 2025

Calamos is set to launch a fund later this month that uses options to create a target exposure to bitcoin, one of many crypto fund ideas in the ETF pipeline.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2025

A recession averted, inflation rates stabilizing, and low unemploymentall indicators suggest the economy is in solid shape. But there are threats on the horizon. With the highly charged election behind us and a new administration set to take office in 2025, businesses are shifting their focus to emerging concerns. Topics like tariffs, taxes, and the potential impact of upcoming policy changes on the economy and business landscape are now top of mind.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2025

UPDATED : The consolidated tape joint venture by pan-European equity exchanges Aquis Exchange and Cboe Global Markets has been disbanded as the pair confirm their decision to step away. Speaking in an announcement today, Aquis highlighted economic reasons as their motivation behind pulling out of the joint venture. Speaking to The TRADE, a spokesperson for Cboe Europe said: We have worked closely with Aquis to explore, via the SimpliCT joint venture, participation in the public tender process t

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Focus Investment Banking

JANUARY 8, 2025

Washington, DC, (January 8, 2025) FOCUS Investment Banking, a leading middle-market investment banking firm, is pleased to announce that Bob Lipton has joined the firm as a Managing Director in the Human Capital Management (HCM) team. With decades of experience in law firm M&A, legal staffing and recruiting and private equity, Lipton brings unparalleled knowledge and a track record of success to the firm Bob Lipton has extensive experience advising businesses on mergers and acquisitions, gr

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 9, 2025

David Keller breaks down the charts in the SPDR Gold Shares and Kinross.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 10, 2025

The legal landscape surrounding blockchain technology underwent dramatic shifts in 2024, particularly in the United States, offering both remarkable opportunities and substantial compliance challenges. Governments introduced sweeping regulations, enforcement actions intensified and pivotal court rulings sent ripples across the crypto ecosystem.

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The TRADE

JANUARY 8, 2025

TD Securities has appointed Rob Fallon as director of sales trading, based in Dublin. Fallon joins the firm from Deutsche Numis, where he spent the last two years, most recently serving as director of sales trading. Institutional broker Numis was acquired by Deutsche Bank in 2023, as part of its Global Hausbank strategy aimed at unlocking deeper engagement with corporates in the UK.

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Deal Lawyers

JANUARY 9, 2025

In June 2022, John blogged about the Delaware Chancerys decision in Manti Holdings v. The Carlyle Group (Del. Ch.; 6/22) to deny a motion to dismiss allegations of liquidity conflicts.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Apple's valuation has now risen to unjustifiable levels, according to MoffettNathanson.

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JD Supra: Mergers

JANUARY 9, 2025

On December 17, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a Final Rule (Rule") that will dramatically change the landscape for the Merger and Acquisition (M&A) market for both large and small businesses. Under the new Rule, an acquiring firm will no longer be eligible to bid on set-aside or reserved orders under a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) if, following a merger, acquisition, or sale, the acquired firm makes a disqualifying recertification (no longer small).

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